Love to Cuddle Blanket Lite – Crochet Pattern
The Love to Cuddle Blanket (lite version) uses medium 4 weight yarn to create a light, cozy crochet blanket! This crochet heart blanket includes 3 sizes and is perfect for babies and kids. Make as a Valentine’s or baby shower gift, or just make for anyone you love!
The Love to Cuddle Blanket is a cute a cozy crochet blanket pattern!
This is the lite version of this pattern (you can find the BULKY VERSION HERE or read more about it down below).
This blanket uses soft, fuzzy yarn to create a super cuddly heart, that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, a baby shower gift, or just to give to someone you love!
Keep reading below to learn more about this pattern or scroll to the bottom for the free written pattern and graphs. You can also find the ad-free, printable, PDF pattern on Etsy and Ravelry!
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Lite vs Bulky
There are 2 versions of the Love to Cuddle Blanket: Lite and Bulky.
I released the bulky version a few years ago, and it uses bulky 5 weight yarn. This creates a thicker blanket that works up quicker! For my bulky blanket I used Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me and Lion Brand Yarn Go for Faux.
After releasing this pattern, I have been asked several times to make a version using medium 4 weight yarn, so here we are!
The look of these blankets is very similar but they are quite a bit different.
The number of stitches and rows are different plus they use different stitches!
The bulky version uses a single crochet stitch while this lite version uses a half double crochet.
Making a whole blanket using just the single crochet isn’t too bad when you’re using thicker yarn, but when using thinner yarn it takes forever to work up! So I opted to use a slightly taller stitch for this lighter version so it can work up a tad faster!
yarn
For my Love to Cuddle Blanket (lite), I used 2 different textured yarns. Color A (the background), I used Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in the color Ivory. Color Theory is one of my favorite medium 4 weight yarns. It is so soft, machine washable and dryer friendly, plus it comes in a variety of gorgeous colors.
For the heart (Color B), I used Lion Brand Yarn Chenille Appeal in the color Rose Dawn. Chenille Appeal is a super soft and fuzzy medium 4 weight yarn. This was my first time using this yarn and I really enjoyed it! I love the feel it gives the blanket and I think having the 2 textures adds some extra interest to the design.
Feel free to substitute either of these yarns for any medium 4 weight yarn! You can use the same yarn in different colors or use 2 different textured yarns like I did!
sizes
This pattern includes instructions for 3 sizes of blanket: Baby (30″ x 30″), Toddler (30″ x 36″), and Lap (36″ x 48″). See the chart below for the yardage needed for each size. Photos included in this post show the toddler (30″ x 36″) size.
| Size | Width | Height | Yardage |
| Baby | 30” | 30” | Color A- 541 yards Color B- 171 yards |
| Toddler | 30” | 36” | Color A- 698 yards Color B- 174 yards |
| Lap | 36” | 48” | Color A- 1,228 yards Color B- 181 yards |
The size of the heart is the same for all 3 sizes.
You can adjust the width of the blanket by working more or less stitches across with Color A, but be sure to work an odd number of stitches and start your heart in the center. You can adjust the length of the blanket by working more or less rows, working the same number before and after the heart.
Intarsia Crochet
This pattern uses the Intarsia Crochet technique. You will start a new skein (or bobbin) of yarn for each color change then drop and pick-up bobbins as needed.
This method creates a picture (or design) that will be two sided. No yarn is carried behind the other color (fair isle crochet), instead with intarsia crochet, when you are done with one color you will drop it and start a new color. The use of bobbins (or small balls of yarn) come in handy so you can pick up yarn from it instead of constantly cutting and attaching again. This method will keep your work looking nice on both sides as well as keeping yarn ends to a minimum. See the photo below for suggestions on where to start new skeins/bobbins.
HOW TO CHANGE COLOR
You will change color on the last HDC before a new color starts. Start your last HDC as usual, before the final pull through, drop the current color and pick up the new color. Finish the stitch by pulling through the 3 loops on your hook with the new color. The next HDC you work will be the first of the new color. Be sure your tail ends are all on the WS of your project.
difficulty
Advanced Beginner
gauge
12 STs x 10.5 Rows = 4″ x 4″ in HDC
Adjust hook size up or down to meet gauge.
notes
- This pattern includes both written instructions and a graph for each of the 3 sized blankets. You can follow along with one or both.
- At the end of each row CH 1 & turn.
- All 3 graphs are included in a separate PDF.
- Written Instructions: each row will have an arrow beside it telling you which direction that row will be worked. When working on the right side (RS) you will see ‘<’. When working on the wrong side (WS) you will see ‘>’. Make sure all loose ends are on the wrong side.
- From Row 2 on, only HDC stitches are used. This pattern is written in simplified terms, so each row will tell you the color to use and the number of stitches for that color. Ex. A14, B63, A14, means: HDC 14 using color A, then 63 HDC using color B, then HDC 14 using color A again.
- Graph: each square on the graph represents one HDC.
- The numbers on the side of the graph represent the row number. You will be working on the right side of the blanket when crocheting the odd numbered rows and wrong side of the blanket when crocheting the even numbered rows.
supplies
- Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors
- I used Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory (Ivory) for Color A and Lion Brand Yarn Chenille Appeal (Rose Dawn) for Color B.
- 5.00 mm (H) Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
abbreviations (us terms)
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
FHDC- Foundation Half Double Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side
Love to Cuddle Blanket (lite) Pattern
Baby (30” x 30”)
Starting with Color A
< Row 1 [RS]: FHDC 91 (or CH 92, HDC in 2nd CH from hook and HDC in each CH across). CH 1 & turn. (91)
Rows 2 – 14: A91
< Row 15 [RS]: A45, B1, A45
> Row 16 [WS]: A44, B3, A44
< Row 17 [RS]: A43, B5, A43
> Row 18 [WS]: A42, B7, A42
< Row 19 [RS]: A41, B9, A41
> Row 20 [WS]: A40, B11, A40
< Row 21 [RS]: A39, B13, A39
> Row 22 [WS]: A38, B15, A38
< Row 23 [RS]: A37, B17, A37
> Row 24 [WS]: A36, B19, A36
< Row 25 [RS]: A35, B21, A35
> Row 26 [WS]: A34, B23, A34
< Row 27 [RS]: A33, B25, A33
> Row 28 [WS]: A32, B27, A32
< Row 29 [RS]: A31, B29, A31
> Row 30 [WS]: A30, B31, A30
< Row 31 [RS]: A29, B33, A29
> Row 32 [WS]: A28, B35, A28
< Row 33 [RS]: A27, B37, A27
> Row 34 [WS]: A26, B39, A26
< Row 35 [RS]: A25, B41, A25
> Row 36 [WS]: A24, B43, A24
< Row 37 [RS]: A23, B45, A23
> Row 38 [WS]: A22, B47, A22
< Row 39 [RS]: A21, B49, A21
> Row 40 [WS]: A20, B51, A20
< Row 41 [RS]: A19, B53, A19
> Row 42 [WS]: A18, B55, A18
< Row 43 [RS]: A17, B57, A17
> Row 44 [WS]: A16, B59, A16
< Row 45 [RS]: A15, B61, A15
Rows 46-49: A14, B63, A14
> Row 50 [WS]: A14, B31, A1, B31, A14
< Row 51 [RS]: A14, B30, A3, B30, A14
> Row 52 [WS]: A15, B28, A5, B28, A15
< Row 53 [RS]: A16, B26, A7, B26, A16
> Row 54 [WS]: A17, B24, A9, B24, A17
< Row 55 [RS]: A18, B22, A11, B22, A18
> Row 56 [WS]: A19, B20, A13, B20, A19
< Row 57 [RS]: A20, B18, A15, B18, A20
> Row 58 [WS]: A21, B16, A17, B16, A21
< Row 59 [RS]: A22, B14, A19, B14, A22
> Row 60 [WS]: A23, B12, A21, B12, A23
< Row 61 [RS]: A24, B10, A23, B10, A24
> Row 62 [WS]: A25, B8, A25, B8, A25
< Row 63 [RS]: A26, B6, A27, B6, A26
At the end of Row 63, leave the last used Color A bobbin attached and cut off all other bobbins.
Rows 64-77: A91
Border
Change to Color B. SC around the blanket, working 1 SC in each row on the sides and in each ST across the top and bottom, and 3 SC in each corner. SL ST into the 1st ST of the border, tie off yarn, and weave in ends.
Toddler (30” x 36”)
Starting with Color A
< Row 1 [RS]: FHDC 91 (or CH 92, HDC in 2nd CH from hook and HDC in each CH across). CH 1 & turn. (91)
Rows 2 – 22: A91
< Row 23 [RS]: A45, B1, A45
> Row 24 [WS]: A44, B3, A44
< Row 25 [RS]: A43, B5, A43
> Row 26 [WS]: A42, B7, A42
< Row 27 [RS]: A41, B9, A41
> Row 28 [WS]: A40, B11, A40
< Row 29 [RS]: A39, B13, A39
> Row 30 [WS]: A38, B15, A38
< Row 31 [RS]: A37, B17, A37
> Row 32 [WS]: A36, B19, A36
< Row 33 [RS]: A35, B21, A35
> Row 34 [WS]: A34, B23, A34
< Row 35 [RS]: A33, B25, A33
> Row 36 [WS]: A32, B27, A32
< Row 37 [RS]: A31, B29, A31
> Row 38 [WS]: A30, B31, A30
< Row 39 [RS]: A29, B33, A29
> Row 40 [WS]: A28, B35, A28
< Row 41 [RS]: A27, B37, A27
> Row 42 [WS]: A26, B39, A26
< Row 43 [RS]: A25, B41, A25
> Row 44 [WS]: A24, B43, A24
< Row 45 [RS]: A23, B45, A23
> Row 46 [WS]: A22, B47, A22
< Row 47 [RS]: A21, B49, A21
> Row 48 [WS]: A20, B51, A20
< Row 49 [RS]: A19, B53, A19
> Row 50 [WS]: A18, B55, A18
< Row 51 [RS]: A17, B57, A17
> Row 52 [WS]: A16, B59, A16
< Row 53 [RS]: A15, B61, A15
Rows 54-57: A14, B63, A14
> Row 58 [WS]: A14, B31, A1, B31, A14
< Row 59 [RS]: A14, B30, A3, B30, A14
> Row 60 [WS]: A15, B28, A5, B28, A15
< Row 61 [RS]: A16, B26, A7, B26, A16
> Row 62 [WS]: A17, B24, A9, B24, A17
< Row 63 [RS]: A18, B22, A11, B22, A18
> Row 64 [WS]: A19, B20, A13, B20, A19
< Row 65 [RS]: A20, B18, A15, B18, A20
> Row 66 [WS]: A21, B16, A17, B16, A21
< Row 67 [RS]: A22, B14, A19, B14, A22
> Row 68 [WS]: A23, B12, A21, B12, A23
< Row 69 [RS]: A24, B10, A23, B10, A24
> Row 70 [WS]: A25, B8, A25, B8, A25
< Row 71 [RS]: A26, B6, A27, B6, A26
At the end of Row 71, leave the last used Color A bobbin attached and cut off all other bobbins.
Rows 72-93: A91
Border
Change to Color B. SC around the blanket, working 1 SC in each row on the sides and in each ST across the top and bottom, and 3 SC in each corner. SL ST into the 1st ST of the border, tie off yarn, and weave in ends.
Lap (36” x 48”)
Starting with Color A
< Row 1 [RS]: FHDC 107 (or CH 108, HDC in 2nd CH from hook and HDC in each CH across). CH 1 & turn. (107)
Rows 2 – 38: A107
< Row 39 [RS]: A53, B1, A53
> Row 40 [WS]: A52, B3, A52
< Row 41 [RS]: A51, B5, A51
> Row 42 [WS]: A50, B7, A50
< Row 43 [RS]: A49, B9, A49
> Row 44 [WS]: A48, B11, A48
< Row 45 [RS]: A47, B13, A47
> Row 46 [WS]: A46, B15, A46
< Row 47 [RS]: A45, B17, A45
> Row 48 [WS]: A44, B19, A44
< Row 49 [RS]: A43, B21, A43
> Row 50 [WS]: A42, B23, A42
< Row 51 [RS]: A41, B25, A41
> Row 52 [WS]: A40, B27, A40
< Row 53 [RS]: A39, B29, A39
> Row 54 [WS]: A38, B31, A38
< Row 55 [RS]: A37, B33, A37
> Row 56 [WS]: A36, B35, A36
< Row 57 [RS]: A35, B37, A35
> Row 58 [WS]: A34, B39, A34
< Row 59 [RS]: A33, B41, A33
> Row 60 [WS]: A32, B43, A32
< Row 61 [RS]: A31, B45, A31
> Row 62 [WS]: A30, B47, A30
< Row 63 [RS]: A29, B49, A29
> Row 64 [WS]: A28, B51, A28
< Row 65 [RS]: A27, B53, A27
> Row 66 [WS]: A26, B55, A26
< Row 67 [RS]: A25, B57, A25
> Row 68 [WS]: A24, B59, A24
< Row 69 [RS]: A23, B61, A23
Rows 70-73: A22, B63, A22
> Row 74 [WS]: A22, B31, A1, B31, A22
< Row 75 [RS]: A22, B30, A3, B30, A22
> Row 76 [WS]: A23, B28, A5, B28, A23
< Row 77 [RS]: A24, B26, A7, B26, A24
> Row 78 [WS]: A25, B24, A9, B24, A25
< Row 79 [RS]: A26, B22, A11, B22, A26
> Row 80 [WS]: A27, B20, A13, B20, A27
< Row 81 [RS]: A28, B18, A15, B18, A28
> Row 82 [WS]: A29, B16, A17, B16, A29
< Row 83 [RS]: A30, B14, A19, B14, A30
> Row 84 [WS]: A31, B12, A21, B12, A31
< Row 85 [RS]: A32, B10, A23, B10, A32
> Row 86 [WS]: A33, B8, A25, B8, A33
< Row 87 [RS]: A34, B6, A27, B6, A34
At the end of Row 87, leave the last used Color A bobbin attached and cut off all other bobbins.
Rows 88-125: A107
Border
Change to Color B. SC around the blanket, working 1 SC in each row on the sides and in each ST across the top and bottom, and 3 SC in each corner. SL ST into the 1st ST of the border, tie off yarn, and weave in ends.
And you’re all done!
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