How Many Yards to Crochet a Baby Blanket

Crochet baby blankets are generally about 36″ – 40″ square. Of course, the smaller the size, the less yarn needed.

The Crochet Hearty Party Blanket, shown here is a beautiful mosaic design with a matching tutorial to assist you.

Yarnspirations Patterns — Free Pattern: Crochet Hearty Party Blanket

Yarn To Use 4 ply Medium #4 – Yarn Varies

Free Pattern: Crochet Tiles for Miles Baby Blanket

Sizes vary which takes into account the yarn, hook size and style of the blanket. Minimum 800 to 1400 yards. Colours and more will factor in the breakdown.

35″ Square Blanket – 812 yards (approx 1 ball Caron One Pound, 812 yards. 454 g / 16 oz, 742 m / 812 yds)

30″ x 38″ Granny Waves Style – 1164 yards (approx 3 balls Bernat Baby Coordinates, (140 g / 5 oz; 355 m / 388 yds)

34″ x 34″ Corner to Corner C2C Style – 812 yards (approx 1 ball Caron One Pound, 812 yards. 454 g / 16 oz, 742 m / 812 yds)

40″ x 40″ Granny Style Rectangle Blanket – 1200 yards (approx 2 balls Caron One Pound, 812 yards. 454 g / 16 oz, 742 m / 812 yds)

42″ x 42 Granny Square Motif Style 3 Colours – 1400 yards (approx 3 balls Caron One Pound, 812 yards. 454 g / 16 oz, 742 m / 812 yds)

35″ x 37″ Rectangle Granny Mile A Minute Style – 1392 yards (approx 4 balls Super Saver, 198 g /7 oz, 333 m / 364 yds)

Certain brands can go a long way, such as Caron One Pound Yarn. It's on the thicker side of a medium #4 weight blanket.

Crochet One Skein Baby Blanket — Free Pattern: Crochet One-Skein Baby Blanket

The One Skein Baby Crochet Blanket using Caron One Pound is approximately 35″ X 34″ in size. It's a simple stitch of mixing 1 row of single crochet. The next row is a criss-cross stitch.

Other Baby Blankets using 4 Ply #4 Medium Weight

Click on the picture to download the free pattern.

Crochet Daisy Chain and Clusters Baby Blanket

Crochet Hugs and Kisses Original by Jeanne

Crochet Little Boy Blue Baby Blanket by Jeanne Steinhilber

Yarn to Use Bernat Blanket Bulky #6 – Bernat Blanket

Generally speaking, baby blankets with Bernat Blanket use 3 to 4 balls. The texture, hook size and density of stitches are pretty much the deciding factors. Approximately 660 – 900 yards.