Misty Dawn Crochet Baby Blanket – Soft Ombre Cabled Texture. Learn how to crochet a textured, cabled baby blanket with gorgeous ombre color changes and incredible softness. The Baby Blanket pattern features an easy-to-memorize four-row repeat that offers just the right amount of stitch variety to keep the project fun and engaging from start to finish.
I’ve always loved the look of crochet cables, and this design uses thin, beginner-friendly cables that are surprisingly simple to learn — even if you’ve never tried cabling before.
Free pattern by Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
Paired with mini bobble (bobblet) stitches, the texture is subtle, playful, and full of dimension without being overwhelming.
To finish the blanket, the border uses the popular waistcoat stitch, known for its beautiful knit-like appearance. It looks especially stunning when worked in the round, making it the perfect edging for this design.
The entire blanket is brought to life with the soft, flowing shades of ombre yarn, creating a gentle gradient that adds comfort, warmth, and visual charm to any nursery.
I hope you enjoy making this pattern as much as I loved designing it.
Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Crocheter
Gauge
Approximately 11 sts x 15 rows in sc = 4″ x 4″
Size
Finished Size: 32.5″ x 36.5″ with border | 29″ x 33″ before border
Materials
Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Rainbow Weight 4 Medium (94% Cotton, 6% Nylon, 251yds/229m, 3.52oz/100g) Misty Dawn 5 skeins
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
