Learn to crochet this beautiful tricolor alpine stitch baby blanket. Create a richly textured blanket that’s both cozy and eye-catching. This crochet baby blanket pattern showcases classic post stitches that form raised ridges, giving the blanket a timeless, elegant look that feels extra special for little ones.
It’s a wonderful project if you’re ready to expand your skills while still enjoying a relaxing, repeatable stitch pattern.
While the alpine stitch is technically a four-row repeat, it quickly becomes easy and rhythmic once you get going. Each pair of rows is very similar, making it feel almost like a two-row repeat in practice.
Free pattern by Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
Perfect for settling in with a comfortable project. There’s a defined right and wrong side, but the reverse texture is just as beautiful, giving this blanket a polished finish on both sides.
One of the standout features of this pattern is the option to carry your yarn up the sides, which dramatically cuts down on ends to weave in—a true game changer for blanket projects. The stitch pattern creates rich texture without feeling overly complicated, making it approachable for confident beginners who are comfortable working with post stitches.
This alpine stitch baby blanket makes a thoughtful handmade gift for baby showers, new arrivals, or keepsakes to be treasured for years. With its cozy feel, striking texture, and efficient construction, it’s a pattern you’ll enjoy making as much as you’ll love gifting—or keeping for yourself.
Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
Skill Level
Intermediate Crocheter
Gauge
Approximately 12 sts x 12 rows in pattern = 4″
Size
Finished Size 32” x 41” before border, 37” x 46” with border.
Materials
I Love This Yarn! Weight 4 Medium (100% Acrylic, 355 yds/325 m, 7 oz/198 g)
- Color A: 2 Skeins Linen
- Color B: 2 Skeins Spa
- Color C: 2 Skeins White
=2,130 yds/1,950 m, 42 oz/1,188 g total needed for this blanket
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
