If you’ve been hunting for the ultimate crochet blanket pattern that works for absolutely everyone—babies, toddlers, teens, adults, and even those who insist on king-sized coziness—then let me introduce you to the Misty Days Blanket.

This design is written in nine sizes, from tiny preemie blankets all the way up to full king-sized bedspreads. It’s unisex, modern, and ridiculously versatile. Plus, it’s beginner-friendly because it uses only basic crochet stitches to create all that scrumptious texture and a standout border that makes it look far fancier than it is.

Whether you’re crocheting for a baby shower, a handmade heirloom, or just a Netflix-and-stitch snuggle project, this blanket has you covered (literally).

About the Design

The Misty Days Blanket is worked in simple rows, with the border added at the end. The main body is soft and textured without holes—perfect for little ones who love to poke their fingers through gaps in crochet fabric. The border comes in two variations:

• Smaller sizes (preemie to receiving): The border is worked on just three sides, so there’s no chance of tiny fingers getting caught.
• Larger sizes (throw to king): You can go for the full, all-around border treatment for a polished, framed look.

It’s a design that looks complex but is truly straightforward, making it perfect for beginners who have an understanding of how to work the basic stitches, and relaxing for experienced crocheters.

Why “Misty Days”?

This blanket is part of my growing Misty Days Collection, a cozy family of designs that all use the same stitch combinations to create beautifully textured pieces. So far, the collection includes the Misty Days Sweater (which my sister claimed the moment she tried it on—siblings, right?) and the Misty Days Poncho.

The blanket idea struck me when I was moving my office into a bigger room and came across my old poncho samples. I fell in love with the stitches all over again and immediately thought: this texture belongs on a blanket. And since blankets are the most unisex project out there, everyone gets to enjoy it.

Stitches Used

No fancy business here—just slip stitches, chains, half double crochet, and double crochet. That’s it. With these stitches, you’ll get:

• A warm, textured main body.
• A tidy, modern border.
• A project that’s easy enough for beginners but interesting enough that you won’t nod off mid-row.

Sizing

The Misty Days Blanket is written in 9 sizes, so you can make exactly what you need:

• Preemie
• Security
• Crib
• Baby
• Receiving
• Throw
• Double
• Queen
• King

So whether you’re donating to the Preemie Crochet Challenge (more on that below 👇) or making a king-sized masterpiece, there’s a size for you.

Yarn + Hook

For my baby-sized version, I used Paintbox Simply Aran, a #4 weight yarn that is warm, durable, and comes in gorgeous colors. With a 5mm hook, the stitches stay snug enough for little ones’ blankets.

For larger blankets (throw size and up), I recommend bumping up to a 6mm hook. This adds more drape, reduces yardage, and avoids the dense, heavy feel that some blankets can have at bigger sizes. Win-win! Just note that if you move up to a 6mm hook you will need to adjust your starting row by multiples of 2 stitches.

Preemie Crochet Challenge

This blanket pattern was designed with preemies in mind, and I’m thrilled to make it part of the Preemie Crochet Challenge. For the duration of the event, you can grab the PDF version of this pattern completely free. 🎉

I host this event every year. My daughter was a preemie so it means a lot to me.

Each day throughout September 2025 there will be a new design featured. For at least 24 hours that design will be available as a free pdf download. This pattern kicks off the 2025 event. You can click the button below to grab your free pdf download or go to the roundup.

Get the PDF Pattern

You can grab the ad-free PDF of the Misty Days Blanket in all my shops:

💡 Note: During the Preemie Crochet Challenge, the PDF is available as a free download ONLY from the button above and not the usual shop buttons below!

Similar Crochet Blanket Patterns

If you love the Misty Days Blanket, you’ll also enjoy these other cozy projects:

• Relaxing Waves Blanket
• One more Hug Blanket
• June’s Blanket
• Skipping Stones Blanket

All beginner-friendly, all full of texture, and all perfect for gifting. The Skipping Stones Blanket is one for people looking to develop their skills with the pebble stitch and using stitch markers to work the border at the same time as the blanket.

Pattern Specifics

• Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
• Yarn: #4 weight (aran) yarn – Paintbox Simply Aran shown
• Hook: 5mm (baby sizes), 6mm (throw size and up optional)
• Sizes: 9 (Preemie – King)
• Stitches Used: Slip stitch, chains, half double crochet, double crochet
• Construction: Worked in rows, border added last

Materials needed:

Gauge:

16 sts and 18 rows of main body in 4”

Sizing: 

This pattern is written for 9 sizes.

Abbreviations used:

Pattern Notes:

Misty Days Blanket – Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

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Main body of the blanket:

Row 1: CH 72 (42, 96, 130, 140)(170, 314, 330, 368). Ss into second ch from hook, *hdc into next st, ss into next st,*Rep from * to * across. (71 (41, 95, 129, 139)(169, 313, 329, 367) sts)

Row 2: Turn, ch1, hdc into first st, *ss into next st, hdc into next st* Rep from * to * across.

Row 3: Turn, ch1, ss into first st, *hdc into next st, ss into next st,* Rep from * to * across.

Rows 4-onward: rep rows 2 and 3 until the main body of your blanket is approximately 19.5 (15, 32, 36, 55)(50, 96, 94, 92)” tall.


Edging around your blanket:
For All Baby Sizes or to work a 3 sided edge on a larger blanket:

Round 1: 
Note: for this round you will want to ensure that you have an odd number number of stitches between each ch1 space. I recommend marking the ch1 sps with a stitch marker.
Ch1, Sc in first st and each st across the top of your blanket until you reach the last st. [Sc, ch 1, sc] in last st.
Turn your blanket 90 degrees so that you are working down the side and •sc evenly down the side of your blanket until you reach the last st of the side. [Sc, ch 1, sc] in last st.* Turn your blanket another 90 degrees so that you are working along the bottom edge and repeat from * to *. Turn your blanket 90 degrees so that you are working up the last side and sc evenly up the side. In the last st work a sc.

 
Round 2: Turn, Ch1, dc in first st, *ch1, sk 1, dc in the next st*, Rep from * to * until you reach the last st before the ch1 sp, dc in last st. [Dc, ch1, dc] in the Ch1 sp, dc in next st, Rep from * to *again until you reach the last st before the ch1 sp, dc in last st. [Dc, ch1, dc] in the Ch1 sp, dc in next st. Rep from * to * once more. You should end with a dc in the st before the last ch1 sp.
 
Round 3: Turn, ch1, *sc in each st and ch1 sp until you reach the ch1 sp at the corner. [sc, ch1, sc] in the corner ch1 sp*. Turn your blanket 90 degrees. Rep from * to * once more. Turn your blanket 90 degrees and work a sc in each st and ch1 sp across the third side of your blanket until you reach the final dc of this side.
 
Rep rows 2 and 3 until your border is 2.5 (2, 3, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7, 8)” wide.
Note: end with a row 3 – you may want to sc across the top of your blanket on the final round just to give the top a nice straight edge.

FO and weave in ends.

For a continuous border on the larger blankets:

Round 1: 
Note: for this round you will want to ensure that you have an odd number number of stitches between each ch1 space. I recommend marking the ch1 sps with a stitch marker.
Ch1, Sc in first st and each st across the top of your blanket until you reach the last st. [Sc, ch 1, sc] in last st to create the corner.
Turn your blanket 90 degrees so that you are working down the side and •sc evenly along the side of your blanket until you reach the last st of the side. [Sc, ch 1, sc] in last st. Turn your blanket another 90 degrees so that you are working along the next side and repeat from * all of the way around your blanket until you have 1 st remaining. In the last st work a [sc, ch1] and ss to the first st to join.

Round 2: Turn, ss into the closest ch1 sp. Ch1, dc in first ch1 sp,  dc in next st, *ch1, sk 1, dc in the next st, Rep from * to * until you reach the last st before the ch1 corner sp, dc in last st**. [Dc, ch1, dc] in the Ch1 sp, dc in next st, Rep from * around until you reach your last ch1 sp of the round (which will be just after **) [Dc, ch1] in the Ch1 sp, SS to the top of the first st to join.
 
Round 3: Turn, ss into the stitch after the closest ch1 sp, ch1(does not count as a st), *sc in each st and ch1 sp until you reach the ch1 sp at the corner. [sc, ch1, sc] in the corner ch1 sp. Turn your blanket 90 degrees. Rep from * twice more. Turn your blanket 90 degrees and work a sc in each st and ch1 sp across the last side of your blanket until you reach the final dc of this side, [sc, ch1] in the last st and ss to the top of the first sc to join.
 
Rep rows 2 and 3 until your border is 2.5 (2, 3, 4, 5) (5, 6, 7, 8)” wide.
Note: end with a row 3 – you may want to sc across the top of your blanket on the final round just to give the top a nice straight edge.

FO and weave in ends.

Final Thoughts

The Misty Days Blanket crochet blanket pattern is a project you’ll want to make again and again. It’s cozy, unisex, written in every size you could need, and perfect for beginners. Whether you’re making a sweet preemie blanket, a thoughtful gift, or a king-sized statement piece, this design is going to keep your hooks happy.

So… which size are you making first?

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