Easy Cluster Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern: Soft Clusters Baby Blanket
Cluster stitches are fun to make, and add great texture to crochet projects! This cluster stitch baby blanket pattern has a classic charm that is great for any nursery theme, and is full of physical and visual texture that makes it a fun project. Keep reading to find out more about the design and yarn, as well as the full pattern instructions to make your own Soft Clusters Baby Blanket!
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Cluster Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern: Soft Clusters Baby Blanket
Baby blankets with a classic look make great keepsakes. The baby gets to enjoy it now, and the timeless look makes it great to hand down to future generations. The Soft Clusters Baby Blanket looks like it sounds; this easy cluster stitch baby blanket features sections of cluster stitches, separated by a section made of single and double crochet. It’s classic, snuggly look and feel make it a great choice to make for your next baby shower gift.
And, if you’re looking to make a Mommy-and-Me set, you should definitely check out the Soft Clusters Throw Blanket!
While this is the Soft Clusters Baby Blanket’s blog debut, this pattern has been around since the beginning of Measured and Stitched. Originally published in November 2022, this 2025 update includes updated yarn and hook information, and has been resized to be a common stroller-blanket length and width.
The Yarn
I originally used a different yarn for this design, but after making the Pebblebrook Stripes Baby Blanket, I knew that Baby Bee Stork Struck was the perfect yarn for this update. It’s soft, but sturdy, and is super squishy!
I chose the Mint Charm colorway, but this baby blanket would look great any any color you choose. Since this cluster stitch baby blanket includes distinct sections, you could also make a striped version by alternating colors between the cluster sections and the solid sections.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
1,200 yards size 4 medium worsted weight yarn. I used 6 skeins of Baby Bee Stork Struck <3.5 oz/100 gm> <208 yds/190 m> in the Mint Charm colorway.
US size I/9 crochet hook (5.50 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
13 sts x 8 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of dc
Finished Size
approximately 31″ w x 37″ h
Stitch Abbreviations – US Crochet Terminology
ch – chain
cl – cluster
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
Special Stitches
Cluster
cluster (3 double crochet cluster) – [yo and insert hook into indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, y0 and draw through 1st two loops on hook] 3 times in same st or sp, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
The ch-1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a st.
The ch-2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 dc.
How to Make This Cluster Stitch Baby Blanket
Part 1: Blanket Body
ch 100
Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook (turning ch counts as 1 dc) and in each ch across, turn. <98 dc>
Row 2: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, sc in top of turning ch, turn. <98 sc>
Row 3: ch 2 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), [cl in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 48 times, dc in last st, turn. <48 cl, 48 ch-1 sp, 2 dc>
Row 4: ch 2, [cl in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st] 48 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <48 cl, 48 ch-1 sp, 2 dc>
Row 5: ch 2, [cl in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st] 48 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <48 cl, 48 ch-1 sp, 2 dc>
Row 6: ch 2, [cl in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next st] 48 times, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <48 cl, 48 ch-1 sp, 2 dc>
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Row 7: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn. <98 sc>
Row 8: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <98 dc>
Row 9: ch 2, dc in next st and in each st across, dc in top of turning ch, turn. <98 dc>
Row 10: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, sc in top of turning ch, turn. <98 sc>
Rows 11 – 66: repeat Rows 3 – 10 7 times
Rows 67 – 72: repeat Rows 3 – 8.
At the end of Row 72, do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Notes:
- The border is worked in Rounds. The side you’re working in is clearly identified in the instructions for Rnd 1 as you lay the foundation for the border.
- The ch-2 at the end of each side of Rnd 1 will be referred to as the corner sp in Rnd 2.
Rotate 90 degrees.
Rnd 1:
Left side: ch 1, work 126 sc evenly along the left side of the blanket by placing 2 sc in the end of each dc row and 1 sc in the end of each sc row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <126 sc>
Bottom: 1 sc in bottom of turning ch and in each of next 97 chs, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <98 sc>
Right side: work 126 sc evenly along the right side of the blanket by placing 2 sc in the end of each dc row and 1 sc in the end of each sc row, ch 2, rotate 90 degrees. <126 sc>
Top: 1 sc in each of next 98 sts, ch 2, sl st in top of sc to join. <98 sc>
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 125 sts, 2 sc in corner sp, sc in next 98 sts, 2 sc in corner sp, sc in next 126 sts, 2 sc in corner sp, sc in next 98 sts, 2 sc in corner sp, sl st in top of sc to join. < 456 sc>
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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More Baby Blankets Using Sizes 4 Yarn
Baby blankets made using size 4 yarn work up quickly and are great for cooler months. Here are a few other baby blanket patterns that use size 4 yarn that you love!
Pebblebrook Stripes Baby Blanket
Mountainside Blooms Baby Blanket
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