Entrelac-Style Tunisian Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

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The Tunisian Crochet Entrelac Baby Blanket builds a striking patchwork of colorful squares and triangles, with each strip interlocking to create a woven-looking fabric. It’s a satisfying project for crocheters ready to explore Tunisian crochet, and its cheerful color changes make it a thoughtful baby-shower gift or a cozy addition to a nursery.

Why you’ll love this pattern

Entrelac looks intricate, but the repeating strips give the blanket a clear rhythm once you understand how the first triangle and square are worked. The pattern is also a useful way to practice Tunisian crochet forward and return passes, color changes, and joining new sections.

The eight-color palette creates a lively, coordinated blanket without needing to plan a complicated color sequence. Because the project is worked in strips, you can focus on one section at a time and see the entrelac design emerge as you go.

“The color changes kept the project interesting, and watching the squares connect into a woven pattern was so rewarding. I took my time with the first strip, then the repeats became much easier to follow.”

Pattern overview

You’ll make a Tunisian crochet baby blanket from connected strips of entrelac squares and triangles. The first strip begins with a triangle, continues through a series of squares, and finishes with a triangle. Further strips join into the existing work to form the interlocking pattern.

The main technique is Tunisian crochet, which uses forward and return passes to build each row. The instructions refer to specific pass details, but those stitch-by-stitch directions are not included in the pattern information provided here. Have the complete Tunisian crochet instructions available before beginning; this overview alone does not specify how to form the increases, decreases, or returns.

The project suits a crocheter who is comfortable following repeated instructions and wants to learn or practice Tunisian crochet entrelac. The source does not give an exact completion time or finished dimensions beyond a length of approximately 42 inches, so your timing and final size will depend on your pace, tension, and the complete stitch directions.

Materials you’ll need

• Bernat® Softee® Baby Chunky™ yarn: 1 ball each in Candy Apple Red, Creamsicle, Buttercup, Sprout Green, Dragon Green, Blue Lagoon, Indigo, and Grape
• U.S. M/13 (9 mm) flexible cable Tunisian crochet hook

The flexible cable gives you room to hold the many loops needed for Tunisian crochet. Keep the yarn labels until the blanket is finished so you can check the care instructions. If you substitute yarn, choose a similar weight and check your gauge: a different yarn or hook can change the blanket’s size, thickness, and drape.

Step-by-step instructions

The source directions reference specific forward-pass and return-pass instructions, but those stitch details are not included here. Follow the complete stitch directions for the first triangle and square as you work; do not guess at their increases, decreases, or return passes.

1. Set up the stripe sequence. Assign colors A through H in the listed order: Candy Apple Red, Creamsicle, Buttercup, Sprout Green, Dragon Green, Blue Lagoon, Indigo, and Grape. Work one strip in each color. Repeat the stripe sequence until the blanket measures approximately 42 inches, ending on the third strip.

2. Begin the first strip in color A. Chain 113. Work the first triangle using the complete pattern’s forward-pass and return-pass instructions.

3. Work the first square. Continue from the triangle into the first square, following its specific forward and return passes.

4. Complete the rest of the first strip. Work squares two through nine using the same instructions as the first square. Finish the strip with the last triangle, following the directions for the first triangle.

5. Start the second strip in color B. Join color B at the corner of the first triangle. Work the first square and the subsequent squares according to the complete pattern directions.

6. Start the third strip in color C. Join color C at the instructed location. Repeat the specified forward- and return-pass pattern until the strip is complete.

7. Continue the strip sequence. Repeat the second- and third-strip instructions as directed, keeping the colors in sequence and checking the length as the blanket grows. Stop at approximately 42 inches, ending on the third strip.

8. Finish the blanket. Fasten off at the end of the final row. Secure and weave in the yarn ends according to the complete pattern’s finishing instructions.

Ways to use your finished project

This colorful blanket makes a welcoming layer for a nursery or a thoughtful handmade baby-shower gift. It can also be draped over a rocking chair or folded at the foot of a crib for a bright decorative accent. If gifting it, include the yarn-care guidance so the recipient knows how to wash and dry it gently.

How to care for your crochet project

Check the care instructions on the Bernat® Softee® Baby Chunky™ yarn label before washing. Follow the label’s guidance for water temperature and machine or hand washing.

• Use gentle handling to help preserve the entrelac joins and blanket shape.
• Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric.
• Reshape the blanket gently after washing and dry it as directed on the yarn label.
• If flat drying is recommended, lay it on a clean, dry surface and smooth it into shape without stretching.
• Store the blanket clean and completely dry, folded loosely in a breathable space.

Tips for success

• Read the complete stitch directions before starting. Tunisian crochet relies on both forward and return passes, and the brief project outline does not provide their stitch-by-stitch details.
• Use the flexible cable hook specified. It can accommodate the loops held on the hook during a forward pass.
• Keep track of each strip and color. Write down which color comes next so the A-to-H sequence stays consistent.
• Count carefully. The starting chain is 113, and the first strip includes squares two through nine. Check your work against the complete instructions before moving on.
• Make joins at the stated locations. The second strip joins at the corner of the first triangle, while later joining points depend on the full pattern directions.
• Check the blanket length as you work. The target is approximately 42 inches, ending on the third strip. Avoid relying on strip count alone if your tension differs.
• Keep the fabric relaxed. Tight tension can make Tunisian crochet dense and may affect the blanket’s size and drape.

Creative variations

• Change the color palette. You can choose a softer, more muted set or a seasonal palette while keeping one color per strip. Use a consistent color order to preserve the entrelac effect.
• Adjust the blanket length. The directions call for approximately 42 inches and specify where to end. Changing the number of strips may alter the final dimensions and yarn needed; follow the complete pattern’s repeat structure.
• Try a contrasting border. A border can frame the patchwork, but it adds yarn and may affect the blanket’s finished size and edge drape.
• Coordinate matching nursery pieces. Use the same color sequence for a pillow or other décor item, adapting the yarn and pattern to that item rather than assuming the blanket instructions apply directly.

Frequently asked questions

Is this Tunisian entrelac blanket beginner-friendly?

It’s most approachable if you already know basic crochet and are ready to follow Tunisian crochet forward and return passes. The full stitch instructions are essential, especially for the first triangle and square.

How much yarn do I need?

The materials list calls for one ball of Bernat® Softee® Baby Chunky™ in each of eight colors. The information provided does not include yardage, so check the yarn label and the complete pattern if you need to confirm whether a particular ball size is sufficient.

Can I use a different yarn or hook?

You can substitute, but a different yarn weight or hook size can change the blanket’s dimensions, thickness, and drape. Make a gauge swatch using the full stitch pattern if you want to assess the effect before committing.

How do I make the blanket larger or smaller?

The stated target length is approximately 42 inches, with the work ending on the third strip. Altering the repeat or stopping at a different point can change the finished size and may require more or less yarn. Use the complete pattern to confirm the correct strip sequence.

Why is my Tunisian crochet curling?

Tunisian crochet fabric can curl, particularly when tension is tight. Keep your loops even and avoid pulling the yarn snug on the hook. Follow the complete pattern’s finishing guidance before deciding whether the curl needs additional finishing.

How can I keep the entrelac edges even?

Maintain consistent tension and follow the joining points in the complete instructions closely. Check each triangle and square before moving on, since an error in an early section can affect how the next strip connects.

How should I wash the finished baby blanket?

Follow the care instructions on the yarn label. Use gentle handling, avoid wringing, and reshape the blanket carefully after washing. Dry it according to the label’s directions.

Can I sell blankets made from this pattern?

The pattern information provided does not state whether finished items may be sold. Check the original designer’s usage terms before selling a blanket made from the pattern.

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