Make this cozy single crochet spike stitch baby blanket on a weekend with chunky yarn. Learn how to crochet the alternative alternating single crochet spike stitch while making a beautifully cozy baby blanket that’s perfect for colder months.
Paired with super bulky yarn, this blanket works up quickly and creates a thick, warm fabric that’s just right for snuggly naps and stroller rides. The woven look of this stitch gives the blanket rich texture while still being simple and beginner-friendly.
This stitch pattern is especially great for projects with middle-of-the-row color changes, letting your yarn colors really shine without disrupting the flow of the design.
Free pattern by Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
The front of the blanket features lovely horizontal lines that clearly define the right side of the fabric, while the back still has a soft, textured look of its own. It’s a fun way to add visual interest without complicated stitch work.
To keep everything looking neat and cohesive, the border is worked in the same spike stitch pattern as the body of the blanket. This creates a clean, finished edge that frames the blanket beautifully and eliminates the need to learn a separate border stitch. The consistent texture from edge to edge gives the blanket a polished, handmade look.
With its easy repeat and chunky yarn, this baby blanket is a satisfying project that comes together fast, making it perfect for baby shower gifts or last-minute makes. It’s a wonderful way to learn a new textured stitch while creating something warm, practical, and full of handmade love.
Dana Nield from Dana Nield Designs
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 7 sts x 8 rows = 4″
Size
42″ x 46″ with border | 36″ x 40″ before border
Materials
Lion Brand Hometown Yarn Weight 6 Super Bulky (100% Acrylic, 81 yds/74 m, 5 oz/142 g):
- 1 Skein Houston Cream
- 5 Skeins Catskills Corner
- 1 Skein Huntington Foliage
- 1 Skein Cocoa Beach
- 1 Skein Lakeland Olive
- 1 Skein Ashland Pine
- 1 Skein Riverdale Tweed
1 Skein Chicago Charcoal
1 Skein Stowe Sugar Maple
=1,053 yds/962 m, 65 oz/1,846 g total
Supplies
P/11.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
