Of course, an elegant and richly textured warm welcome baby blanket is also possible. That said, it too is soft and delicate as well as being a fun project to make.

However, if you prefer a smoother warm welcom ebaby blanket, this one is it. It's a colorful blanket using the bean stitch and single crochet, yielding wonderfully variegated bands.

The first of the warm welcome baby blanket ideas is a nice, cuddly and decently warm blankie with sparkles. Moreover, it also has some truly wonderful texture patterning, perfect for little fingers to play with.

Use this adorable baby blanket crochet pattern to whip up a beautiful, heirloom quality piece in very short order. This blanket works up quickly, and is one of my personal favorites. The variation of stitches keeps it from being boring, and yet it's repetitive enough to work on while you're watching TV, listening to an audiobook, or visiting with friends. The classic picot edging gives this easy crochet blanket pattern a polished look and gives it a timeless feel. This blanket looks beautiful in one color, but can also provide a fun way to play with colors - try anything from bold and bright to soft and muted. Using an I hook and worsted weight yarn, this pattern is approximately 33"x40". Directions included to make this blanket any size you wish.

This beginner friendly baby blanket is so simple and quick! Rows and rows of half double crochets with a single crochet border. This blanket is the perfect size to wrap up a little cuddly baby! Using a chenille style yarn allows for the upmost snuggling!

Very simple and beginner friendly. This crochet baby blanket features the double crochet stitch. The pattern is a row of double crochets then a row of double crochets that cross over each other. This creates a gorgeous texture that makes the blanket look more complicated than it is! This blanket works up fast and can easily be made smaller or larger by increasing or decreasing the amount of starting chains. A very fun simple project that you will enjoy making!

Welcome the newest addition with a beautiful baby afghan! This lovely baby afghan pattern is easy to crochet and uses medium weight yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished baby blanket is lightweight and machine washable. The project is crocheted with mainly double crochet stitches. The stitch pattern multiple is provided to allow you to make this to any size you wish. Soft and beautiful this baby blanket will make the perfect gift - change up the colors to those preferred by the expectant parents to make the blanket perfect for boys or girls. PS it is never recommended to leave baby alone with a blanket - so please take necessary precautions to keep baby safe.

When it comes time for a new baby, impersonal, store-bought items just can't stand up against DIY baby shower gifts with their handmade charm. The Preciously Pink Easy Baby Blanket and Hat features a coordinating pink-and-gray crochet afghan and baby hat pattern, tied together with matching pink flowers. This would look adorable on a little newborn, and it is especially fit for a princess due to its ruffled ribbon edges and pearl accents. To make this easy crochet baby blanket, you just work up one big granny square pattern to the size you would like, and then add the finishing touches!

A pattern for an easy crochet baby blanket, that is perfect for beginners - I even have really slow video tutorial to show you how to make it! If you are new to crochet, but want to make a lovely gift, or a blanket just for you - this is a great place to start with crochet. It's made using the Corner to Corner technique, and uses the way these blankets are made to give a great diagnol effect - which looks really complicated - but it isn't! It only uses chain stitches, double crochets (USA) and slip stitches.

As promised, here is part two of my Summer Granny Square project, where I show you how to make a baby blanket using the granny square posted in a previous post. this is the perfect gift for a baby born in the coming fall and winter. I hope you have fun making it, Happy crocheting!