The Dotty Baby Blanket is a joyful and heartwarming Tunisian crochet project. Designed to celebrate the excitement of a new arrival.
With its playful pattern of alternating squares and vibrant pops of color, this blanket captures the spirit of anticipation and love that surrounds the journey into parenthood. Perfect for creating it for your own little one or gifting it to a friend or family member. It’s a handmade keepsake that’s sure to be treasured.
Each square of the blanket features a charming design. A solid base with a contrasting dot at its center, bringing a fun and modern twist to a classic patchwork look. The Tunisian crochet technique adds a unique texture and structure. Making it just as delightful to touch as it is to look at. Thoughtful yet easy to follow. This pattern is a joy to work up and a perfect way to pour your love into every stitch.
Free pattern by Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
Tunisian Crochet Blanket
The Dotty Baby Blanket is a beautiful Tunisian crochet baby blanket that was inspired by the joyful and exciting feelings when expecting a baby. This blanket is a pleasure to make. And would make a wonderful gift for a loved one or a new addition to a family.
The blanket features squares in alternating colors with a smaller square in darker color at the heart of each square. It is crocheted from bottom up and left to right in columns using 3 colors and join as you go technique.
This is a fun project for when you would like to work colourwork but not having numerous balls of yarn or bobbins on the go at any one time!
Skills required
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Join as you go method (JAYG), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian crochet colorwork (stranded colorwork), Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, weaving in ends, blocking.
Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 14 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over tss
Size
46 cm x 65 cm (approx. 18” x 25.5”)
Materials
Hobbii Portobello (60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool | Worsted | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 120 m (131 yds)),
- (#02) Off White 2 balls (A),
- (#88) Turkish Blue 1 ball (B), (#113)
- Misty Green 2 balls (C)
Supplies
Size J Crochet Hook 6mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
