The Slip Stitch Crochet Temperature Baby Blanket makes it totally doable. By using crochet’s shortest stitch, this clever design creates a beautifully textured baby-sized blanket that’s perfect for a meaningful, long-term project.
Ever wondered what it would be like to crochet an entire project using only slip stitch—without committing to something that takes forever?
Free pattern by Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
Worked in the back loop only, the slip stitch creates a look similar to knitted stockinette, just turned on its side. The result is a smooth, cozy fabric with subtle texture that looks impressive while staying simple in construction. It’s an especially lovely option for temperature blankets, where each row reflects the daily high temperature.
This pattern is a wonderful pregnancy project and features soft, gender-neutral colors that work beautifully for any baby. The smaller finished size makes it manageable and satisfying to complete, even when worked one row at a time throughout the year.
Plus, it’s a fun way to play with color—especially if you love warm, earthy tones.
To finish it off, the blanket includes an envelope border, meaning you won’t have to weave in any ends (unless you run out of a color mid-row). With its thoughtful construction and soothing stitch pattern, this temperature baby blanket is both practical and special—a keepsake made one stitch and one day at a time.
Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 23 sts x 40 rows = 4″
Size
31″ x 38″ with border | 30″ x 37″ before border
Materials
Baby Bee Sweet Delight Weight 3 Light (60% Acrylic, 40% Polyamide, 377 yds/345 m, 4 oz/113 g)
- 1 skein naked (90+ degrees) (border color)
- 1 skein bashfull (80-89 degrees)
- 1 skein teddy bear cuddles (70-79 degrees)
- 1 skein sand castle (60-69 degrees)
- 1 skein gingerbread (50-59 degrees)
- 1 skein springtime chateau (40-49 degrees)
- 1 skein green light (30-39 degrees)
- 1 skein baby sage (<29 degrees)
=3,016 yds total, with QUITE a bit left over in some colors!
Supplies
Size G Crochet Hook 4.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
