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🌞 Charlotte’s Sunshine Baby Blanket – Crochet Step-by-Step Tutorial

If you’re passionate about crochet and looking for a heartwarming project filled with joy and tenderness, the Charlotte’s Sunshine Baby Blanket is just what you need. With its delicate details, radiant colors, and meaningful design, this blanket is a true heirloom piece that combines creativity, care, and warmth.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk through each part of this beautiful granny square-inspired project. Whether you’re crafting for your own little one or creating a special gift, this blanket will be a treasured creation.

✨ Step 1: Choose Your Materials

To begin this beautiful project, gather the following supplies:

Soft cotton yarn in cheerful, pastel colors (yellows, oranges, greens, blues, and pinks work well)
Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn (check the yarn label for recommendations)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

💡 Tip: Choose colors that reflect warmth, sunshine, and love—this blanket is meant to radiate joy!

🧶 Step 2: Learn the Stitches

Before diving in, make sure you’re familiar with the key stitches used in this project:

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
popcorn stitch – used to create texture, especially in flowers

If you’re new to any of these, practice a few swatches before beginning the full pattern to ensure consistent tension and technique.

☀️ Step 3: Create the Center Sun

Start with a magic ring using yellow yarn—this will form the heart of your sunshine blanket.

Inside the ring, crochet a combination of single crochets and chain stitches to build a flat circular sun center. Follow your pattern or PDF instructions to shape a bright, well-defined base that sets the tone for the rest of the piece.

🔅 Step 4: Add the Sun’s Rays

Switch to orange yarn and begin crocheting around the yellow center to form the sun’s radiant rays.

The rays should alternate in size or style to create visual interest. You can vary stitch heights or combine double and treble crochet stitches. Use stitch markers if needed to keep your spacing even.

🌈 Let your creativity shine—this part is all about movement and warmth!

🌸 Step 5: Add Flowers and Birds

To add whimsy and charm, crochet small flowers and birds to surround the sun.

Use soft shades of green, pink, and blue to crochet delicate petals, stems, and tiny birds.
Apply the popcorn stitch in flower centers for added texture and a 3D look.
Position the birds playfully to give a feeling of motion and joy.

These accents bring a magical, storytelling quality to your blanket.

🪡 Step 6: Finish with Care

Once your square is complete:

Work a final round of single crochet around the entire piece to give it a clean, polished border.
Weave in all ends carefully using your yarn needle.
Optionally, lightly block the square to straighten edges and enhance stitch definition.

👏 Congratulations! You’ve now completed your Charlotte’s Sunshine Baby Blanket square, filled with love, color, and creativity.

💛 Why This Blanket is So Special

Every stitch in this project carries warmth and intention. It’s more than just a blanket—it’s a handmade hug, a cheerful burst of sunshine, and a keepsake full of meaning. Imagine the comfort and happiness it will bring when wrapped around a sweet newborn baby.

Tutorial Video

Access the Free Crochet Pattern (Square)

🧵 Final Thoughts

Thank you for joining us on this delightful crochet journey! We hope this project brings as much joy to you while making it as it will bring to the baby who receives it. Be proud of your work, and don’t forget to share your finished creations—we’d love to see them!

We wish you a wonderful week full of peace, love, harmony, happiness, and above all—creativity. May your hands always be busy making something beautiful.

With love and inspiration,
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