🍼 Crochet Baby Blanket with Custom Name – Pattern

Looking for the perfect handmade baby gift? This crochet baby blanket is extra special because you can customize it with the baby’s name! Whether you’re making it for your own little one, a baby shower, or as a keepsake gift, this blanket is a beautiful and thoughtful project that will be treasured for years to come.

The design is modern yet timeless, and the lettering adds a personal touch that makes it truly one of a kind. The pattern is beginner-to-intermediate friendly, and the printable PDF pattern with full instructions is available in my Etsy shop.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

• Customizable with any baby name or word

• A keepsake gift that’s practical and meaningful

• Works up beautifully in any color palette

• A modern crochet design that grows with the child

🧶 Crochet Baby Blanket Details

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn 3 colors (or more or less, you can get creative!)

• 5.0mm / H crochet hook (or size needed for gauge)

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

Finished size:  36 inches wide by 38 inches long

How the Custom Name Works

The pattern includes a customizable letter chart so you can spell out any baby’s name. You’ll simply follow the chart row by row, switching colors to create each letter. You can also use initials, a meaningful word (like love or hope), or even a short phrase.

This makes the blanket perfect for baby showers, newborn gifts, or even first birthdays.

🧸 Ways to Customize Your Blanket

• Colors: Choose classic pinks, blues, or neutrals—or go bold with rainbow stripes.

• Yarn: Use soft, washable yarn to make it baby-friendly.

• Size: Adjust by adding or reducing the number of border rows for stroller, crib, or toddler size.

📄 Get the PDF Pattern

The full Crochet Baby Blanket with Name Pattern is available as a printable PDF in my Etsy shop. It includes:

• Step-by-step written instructions

• Customizable alphabet chart

• Helpful pictures 

👉 Get the Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern on Etsy

Final Thoughts

A handmade blanket is already a meaningful gift, but adding the baby’s name takes it to the next level. This crochet baby blanket is cozy, timeless, and completely personal—something parents will cherish for years.

Happy Crocheting!
— Anita Louise 🧶