If you're looking for a crochet waffle stitch baby blanket pattern that's equal parts cozy, stylish, and fun to make, meet your new favorite project: the Bella Baby Blanket.
Designed using the Tunisian crochet waffle stitch, this blanket has a plush texture, modern design, and two completely different looks on each side. It’s the perfect handmade gift or nursery essential that stands out from the crowd.
🧵 Bonus: The printable PDF pattern includes sizes from Lovey to King if you want to go beyond baby! You can purchase this on Etsy, Ravelry or the ICCT Shop.
Why You’ll Love the Bella Baby Blanket
- 🧶 Reversible beauty: One side features that iconic waffle texture; the other bursts with colorful stripes from self-striping yarn.
- 💖 Modern-meets-classic design: The structured waffle stitch combined with ombré yarn gives it a fresh twist.
- 👶 Perfect for gifting: With its soft feel and high-end look, this blanket is a showstopper at baby showers.
What is the Tunisian Waffle Stitch?
The Tunisian crochet waffle stitch is a variation of traditional waffle stitch, but worked in Tunisian crochet. It creates an ultra-plush, grid-like texture that’s perfect for baby blankets, throws, and cozy accessories.
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Bella Baby Blanket Pattern Details
- Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate
- Finished size: 37" wide x 38 ½" long
- Gauge: 15 sts x 16 rows = 4" x 4"
- Stitch multiple: 3 + 2
🧵 Bonus: The printable PDF pattern includes sizes from Lovey to King if you want to go beyond baby! You can purchase this on Etsy, Ravelry or the ICCT Shop.
Materials You’ll Need
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn A | Lion Brand Pound of Love – Antique White (approx. 786 yds) |
| Yarn B | Lion Brand Mandala Ombre – Tranquil (approx. 805 yds) |
| Tunisian hook | 7 mm with long cable |
| Regular hook (for border) | 5 mm |
| Other notions | Scissors, tapestry needle |
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How to Make the Bella Blanket
This pattern uses color changes and carried yarn techniques (no fastening off each time), making the process seamless and tidy. Below is a quick overview:
🧵 Stitch Breakdown
- Trs – Tunisian Reverse Stitch
- Tss – Tunisian Simple Stitch
- XLTfpdc – Extra Long Tunisian Front Post Double Crochet
- Tslst trs – Tunisian Slip Stitch Reverse Stitch (for last row)
📹 Changing colors in Tunisian crochet – Watch here
📹 Last row tutorial – Watch here
🔁 Pattern Instructions
NOTES:
- Finished size: 37" wide x 38 ½" long with border (see next page for sizes ranging from Lovey to King)
- The Tunisian crochet waffle stitch is a multiple of 3 + 2 starting chains
- Do not fasten off when changing colors. Instead, carry the yarn up the side of your work. The carried yarn will be hidden later when you add the border.
- Tunisian crochet waffle stitch tutorial video is HERE
- Learn how to change colors in Tunisian crochet HERE
- Border video tutorial is HERE (but please see border instructions for the slight difference in this pattern and the video instructions)
- See “special stitches” section for how to do the very last row with Tslst trs. I also show it in the waffle stitch tutorial video.
MATERIALS:
HOOK(S)
7mm Tunisian crochet hook with long cable
5mm regular crochet hook for border
You can browse some of my favorite sets in my Amazon store HERE, but please make sure the set you order has a size 7 mm. Not all of them do!
YARN
Yarn A: Weight 4 • approx. 786 yards
Lion Brand Pound of Love
Color: Antique White
Purchase HERE
Yarn B: Weight 4 • approx. 805 yards (3 cakes, but only a little of the 3rd one)
Lion Brand Mandala Ombre
Color: Tranquil
Purchase HERE
NOTIONS
Scissors
Tapestry needle
GAUGE (4 x 4″)
15 sts x 16 rows
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch chain
rep repeat
yo yarn over
FwP forward pass
RetP return pass
Trs Tunisian reverse stitch
Tss Tunisian simple stitch
XLTfpdc Extra Long Tunisian front post double crochet
fpdc Front post double crochet
bpdc Back post double crochet
Lts last Tunisian stitch
sk skip
sl st slip stitch
Tslst Tunisian slip stitch
st(s) stitches
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Trs Tunisian reverse stitch
Insert hook in back vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop.
XLTfpdc Extra Long Tunisian Front Post Double Crochet
yarn over, insert hook under the front and back vertical bars of the stitch 3 rows down, yarn over, pull up a loop, chain 1, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook.
Lts Last Tunisian stitch
insert hook under both vertical bars of the last stitch and complete as for Tunisian simple stitch
RetP Return Pass
ch 1, *yo, pull through the next 2 loops*, repeat between * and * until only one loop remains on the hook
Tslst Trs
Bring up a loop in the back vertical bar, pull through loop on hook as for slip stitch
Tutorial video HERE
The Bella Baby Blanket
This Tunisian crochet blanket features a classic waffle stitch on the front and bold, colorful stripes on the back—giving you two beautiful looks in one cozy project. Made with the softest self-striping yarn, it’s eye-catching, fun to make, and full of surprises!
Foundation row: With Yarn A Ch 149, pull up a loop in 2nd back bump and in each back bump across (149 loops on hook), RetP
Switch to Yarn B when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP, do not fasten off Yarn A
Row 1 With Yarn B, Trs across to last stitch, working the last st as for Lts, RetP
Row 2: With Yarn B, Tss across to last stitch, working last st as for Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn A when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP, do not fasten off Yarn B
Row 3: With Yarn A, Tss, XLTfpdc, *Tss 2, XLTfpdc*, repeat from * to * to last two sts, Tss, working last st as for Lts, RetP
Switch to Yarn B when you have two loops left on your hook of the RetP, do not fasten off Yarn A
Row 4: With Yarn B, trs across to last stitch, working last st as for Lts, RetP
Row 5: With Yarn B, Tss across to last stitch, working last st as for Lts, RetP
Rows 6 - 132: Repeat rows 3 - 5, ending with a row 3, move on to last row
Fasten off Yarn B
Last row: With Yarn A, Tslst trs (see special stitches section - I also show how to do this row in the tutorial video)
Do not fasten off Yarn A, proceed to border instructions
Border Instructions
Switch to 5 mm hook
Round 1: with right side of blanket facing you, ch 1, 2sc in same space, sc in each stitch down edge to corner, 2sc in last stitch, 2sc in first stitch; sc in each st across, 2sc in last st, 2sc in first stitch, sc in each stitch along edge, 2sc in last stitch, 2sc in first stitch, sc in each st across, 2sc in last stitch, slip stitch to first sc, ch 2
For the rest of the border, follow the instructions in this video, but instead of doing 9 dc in corner, do 7 dc in corner
Here are the written out instructions:
Round 2: work dc in corner, work 3 more dc in same st, dc in next st, dc across to next corner
*work 7 dc in corner, dc in next st, dc across to next corner*, rep from * to * around blanket until you get to the first dc worked (which is a total of 4 dc in that corner), work 3 dc in same st as first dc (7 dc total in last corner), sl st to first dc, ch 2 (does not count as st)
Round 3: fpdc in first st, *bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st*, rep from * to * around entire blanket, sl st to first st of row
Fasten off, weave in all ends - Enjoy your new blanket!
A textured border really finishes this blanket off beautifully. Here’s the quick how-to:
- Round 1: Single crochet around the edge
- Round 2: Double crochet with corner increases (7 dc in corners)
- Round 3: Alternate front and back post double crochets
Final Thoughts
The Bella Baby Blanket is everything you want in a crochet project—simple stitches, stunning texture, and plenty of room for customization. Whether you’re new to Tunisian crochet waffle stitch or a seasoned pro, this blanket offers the kind of meditative, rewarding experience we all crave.
🧶 Grab the Pattern PDF
You can download the full, ad-free Bella Baby Blanket pattern in our Etsy shop, Ravelry store or ICCT Shop and get started right away.
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Want More Crochet Waffle Stitch Patterns?
Here are a few patterns worked up in the crochet waffle stitch - both regular crochet and Tunisian crochet:
