The Soft Posy Baby Blanket is made up of whole and mixed coloured granny squares throughout the body, joined using the Join As You Go (JAYG) method. The border is made up of 6 rounds with a little mosaic crochet and some shaping to give it a "posy" look. I've used some lovely soft colours from Stylecraft Bellissima and Bambino.

The pattern is clear to follow with detailed instructions and lots of pictures to help you make your blanket. Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate - the body of the blanket and joining method use basic stitches and are beginner friendly, with some more intermediate stitches/techniques in the border - I've included pictures for each round of the border and stitch descriptions for less common stitches. The full photo tutorials for granny square and the JAYG joining method make this pattern ideal for a first blanket, as well as providing a handy recap for more advanced crocheters.

I've made the Soft Posy Baby Blanket using DK weight yarn and a 4mm (G) crochet hook. The finished size is 36" x 36" (there is also an option for a larger 47" x 47" blanket included in the pattern).

The following stitches/techniques are used in this pattern: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, increase, sc2tog, hdc2tog, back loop only

(This pattern is for personal use only, not to be resold or rewritten in any way. If you're sharing or selling the finished blanket, please credit the design to me.)