Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Learn how to crochet an easy half double crochet blanket in 12 sizes with this video tutorial. This blanket is a great project to work in a solid color, or bust out your yarn scraps and work in fun stripes or a color block pattern.
Looking for other half double crochet projects? Check out the:
- Ear Warmer: youtu.be/j9Lh8iXxZ8s
- Beanie: youtu.be/cGoqEC6TEQE
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/ixSnL0VMFbo
- Washcloth: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0
- Lightweight Ornaments: youtu.be/yzg4sOPgvmc
Looking for another blanket tutorial? Check out the:
- Through the Window Afghan (mosaic crochet): youtu.be/F9oUGU2Wb2s
- Gia Afghan (granny stitch): youtu.be/zWZ0dgSL7GI
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
You'll need a 90 (115, 280, 600, 920, 1295, 1920, 3710, 5075, 5860, 6640, 6880) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I'm using Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Oxford Gray and White colorways, an H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle.
Material Notes:
Feel free to substitute the Pound of Love for your favorite worsted weight yarn. If the finished size is essential to you, then check your gauge, but if not, then just start crocheting.
Shop Lion Brand Pound of Love in my Yarn Shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
I worked my border in a different color. If you would like to do your blanket like this to, the yardage for the body of the blanket and the border are listed out in the Material Notes section of the blog post linked towards the end.
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
- Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
- Shop SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Time Spent:
I worked my blanket in multiple seatings, and I was able to work up the newborn size in just over 15 hours.
Measurements with Border:
- Newborn Photography Layering Blanket: 10 1/8" Wide by 10 1/4" Tall
- Lovey: 12" Square
- Newborn Photography Blanket: 20 1/8" Square
- Newborn Blanket: 30" by 30 1/8"
- Lapghan: 35 1/8" by 40 1/8"
- Toddler/Child: 40 1/8" by 50"
- Throw: 50 1/8" by 60"
- Twin: 65 1/8" by 90 1/8"
- Full: 85" by 95"
- Queen: 95 1/8" by 98 1/8"
- King: 108" by 98 1/8"
- CAL King: 112" by 98 1/8"
The newborn photography blankets are meant to be photo props. Typically, the base is the blanket, and then the layering blanket is laid in a different direction on top, and then baby. Sometimes the newborn size is also used in photography.
Gauge (Not essential):
In Pattern, 15 stitches by 12 Rows = 4" Wide by 4 1/8" Tall
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 15 HDC wide by 12 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 20 stitches by 18-20 rows, but a swatch is not necessary for this project unless the finished size is essential to you.
When working the pattern, the border will add about 1/2" to the width and 5/8" to the height. After working about 20 rows, you can measure the width, add in the border, and you will know if the finished size will be where you want it to be. The height is even easier to see as you can measure as you go, and stop when you get close to your desired height making sure to figure in the border.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2025/09/beginner-friendly-half-double-crochet-free-blanket-pattern.html
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Save to Your Favorites on Ravelry - or purchase the PDF: ravelry.com/patterns/library/haylee-afghan
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
03:43 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:25 How to Crochet a Chain
03:54 How to Count Crochet Chains
04:14 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
04:22 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
05:48 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
06:49 Chart: How Many Stitches by Size
07:03 Row 2
10:01 Remaining Rows
11:14 Why is my Crocheted Blanket Getting Smaller?
11:51 How to Take Out Half Double Crochet Stitches (aka Frog)
12:01 How to Add a New Ball of Yarn if You Run Out
15:33 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
17:40 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
17:44 How to Change Yarn Colors for the Border of a Blanket
18:59 How to Crochet a Border for a Blanket
20:50 How to Increase in the Corner on a Crocheted Blanket
23:25 How to Evenly Crochet Down the Side of a Half Double Crochet Blanket
28:51 How to Work on the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
32:16 How to Evenly Crochet Up the Side of a Crocheted Blanket
30:40 How to Add More Rounds to Crocheted Border
38:57 Fasten Off
39:27 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
42:23 Outro
Learn how to crochet an easy half double crochet blanket in 12 sizes with this video tutorial. This blanket is a great project to work in a solid color, or bust out your yarn scraps and work in fun stripes or a color block pattern.
Looking for other half double crochet projects? Check out the:
- Ear Warmer: youtu.be/j9Lh8iXxZ8s
- Beanie: youtu.be/cGoqEC6TEQE
- Rectangle Shawl: youtu.be/ixSnL0VMFbo
- Washcloth: youtu.be/h8xT9Ud4KT0
- Lightweight Ornaments: youtu.be/yzg4sOPgvmc
Looking for another blanket tutorial? Check out the:
- Through the Window Afghan (mosaic crochet): youtu.be/F9oUGU2Wb2s
- Gia Afghan (granny stitch): youtu.be/zWZ0dgSL7GI
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
You'll need a 90 (115, 280, 600, 920, 1295, 1920, 3710, 5075, 5860, 6640, 6880) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I'm using Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Oxford Gray and White colorways, an H8/5mm Crochet Hook, and a Tapestry Needle.
Material Notes:
Feel free to substitute the Pound of Love for your favorite worsted weight yarn. If the finished size is essential to you, then check your gauge, but if not, then just start crocheting.
Shop Lion Brand Pound of Love in my Yarn Shop: yarncraftsandcoffee.com/product/lion-brand-pound-of-love-yarn
I worked my border in a different color. If you would like to do your blanket like this to, the yardage for the body of the blanket and the border are listed out in the Material Notes section of the blog post linked towards the end.
If you want to treat yourself to an ergonomic crochet hook, I like using the clay hooks from these two shops on Etsy:
- Shop BronzeShepherdStudio: tidd.ly/435FfYY
- Shop SiennasBowtique: tidd.ly/3IqAMGD
Time Spent:
I worked my blanket in multiple seatings, and I was able to work up the newborn size in just over 15 hours.
Measurements with Border:
- Newborn Photography Layering Blanket: 10 1/8" Wide by 10 1/4" Tall
- Lovey: 12" Square
- Newborn Photography Blanket: 20 1/8" Square
- Newborn Blanket: 30" by 30 1/8"
- Lapghan: 35 1/8" by 40 1/8"
- Toddler/Child: 40 1/8" by 50"
- Throw: 50 1/8" by 60"
- Twin: 65 1/8" by 90 1/8"
- Full: 85" by 95"
- Queen: 95 1/8" by 98 1/8"
- King: 108" by 98 1/8"
- CAL King: 112" by 98 1/8"
The newborn photography blankets are meant to be photo props. Typically, the base is the blanket, and then the layering blanket is laid in a different direction on top, and then baby. Sometimes the newborn size is also used in photography.
Gauge (Not essential):
In Pattern, 15 stitches by 12 Rows = 4" Wide by 4 1/8" Tall
Note: If you are measuring a swatch that is only 15 HDC wide by 12 rows tall, it will measure slightly larger. If working a swatch, I recommend working at least 20 stitches by 18-20 rows, but a swatch is not necessary for this project unless the finished size is essential to you.
When working the pattern, the border will add about 1/2" to the width and 5/8" to the height. After working about 20 rows, you can measure the width, add in the border, and you will know if the finished size will be where you want it to be. The height is even easier to see as you can measure as you go, and stop when you get close to your desired height making sure to figure in the border.
You can find the free written pattern on my blog: eyeloveknots.com/2025/09/beginner-friendly-half-double-crochet-free-blanket-pattern.html
Blog subscribers can download a free copy of the PDF anytime from the Free File Library with the password found in the most recent newsletter - it's free to sign up: yarn-crafts-coffee.myflodesk.com/fmpwy17v72
Save to Your Favorites on Ravelry - or purchase the PDF: ravelry.com/patterns/library/haylee-afghan
Time Stamp:
00:00 Intro, Materials & Gauge
03:43 How to Make a Slip Knot
03:25 How to Crochet a Chain
03:54 How to Count Crochet Chains
04:14 Chart: How Many Chains by Size
04:22 Row 1 and How to Half Double Crochet (US HDC)
05:48 How to Count Half Double Crochet Stitches
06:49 Chart: How Many Stitches by Size
07:03 Row 2
10:01 Remaining Rows
11:14 Why is my Crocheted Blanket Getting Smaller?
11:51 How to Take Out Half Double Crochet Stitches (aka Frog)
12:01 How to Add a New Ball of Yarn if You Run Out
15:33 How to Count Half Double Crochet Rows
17:40 Chart: How Many Rows by Size
17:44 How to Change Yarn Colors for the Border of a Blanket
18:59 How to Crochet a Border for a Blanket
20:50 How to Increase in the Corner on a Crocheted Blanket
23:25 How to Evenly Crochet Down the Side of a Half Double Crochet Blanket
28:51 How to Work on the Opposite Side of the Foundation Chain
32:16 How to Evenly Crochet Up the Side of a Crocheted Blanket
30:40 How to Add More Rounds to Crocheted Border
38:57 Fasten Off
39:27 How to Weave in Crochet Ends
42:23 Outro
