Daisy Baby Blanket Crochet PDF Pattern | Granny Square Floral Blanket | Beginner Crochet Blanket Pattern | Baby Shower Gift

There is something quietly magical about making a baby blanket by hand. Before the baby arrives, before the nursery is finished, before the world has had a chance to meet the little person who is coming — you sit with yarn and a hook, and you make something warm and soft and full of intention. Of all the handmade gifts a person can give a new family, a crochet baby blanket sits near the very top. It takes time. It takes care. And when it is made with a daisy motif in soft, pastel yarn, it becomes something that families hold onto for years.

This post is your complete guide to the daisy baby blanket crochet pattern — a granny square floral blanket that is approachable enough for beginners and satisfying enough for experienced makers. Whether you are crocheting for your own child, making a gift for a baby shower, or simply looking for your next weekend project, this pattern checks every box. By the end of this guide, you will understand exactly what materials to gather, how each granny square comes together, how to join the squares into a full blanket, and how to finish the edges beautifully. A downloadable PDF version of this pattern is also available so you can keep it on hand without needing to come back to this page every time.

Let’s start from the beginning.

Why This Daisy Granny Square Blanket Is the Perfect Baby Gift

Not all baby blankets are created equal. Some are made quickly with large yarn and bulky stitches. Others are intricate and detailed but take months of dedicated work. The daisy granny square blanket lands in the sweet spot between those two extremes. Each individual square takes only about fifteen to twenty minutes once you have the pattern committed to memory, meaning you can make genuine progress in short sessions — during nap time, on your lunch break, or while watching a movie in the evening.

The floral granny square design draws on one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in crochet. Granny squares have been made for well over a century, passed down through generations, adapted and reimagined in countless ways. The daisy variation specifically — with its radiating petals worked in white or cream against a soft background color — has a timeless, heirloom quality that feels both vintage and fresh at the same time. This is not a blanket that will look dated in five years. It is the kind of thing that a child might one day recognize in a photograph from their infancy and feel a rush of warmth toward.

From a practical standpoint, granny square blankets are also wonderfully functional for babies. The slightly open texture of the squares allows for airflow, which makes the blanket comfortable across a range of temperatures. It is light enough for spring and summer use yet warm enough for cooler evenings. And because it is made in sections, you can wash individual squares if needed or the whole blanket together in a gentle machine cycle when you use the right yarn.

Materials You Will Need

Before you begin, gathering all your materials makes the process far smoother. Here is what you need for a standard receiving blanket size, which is approximately 30 by 30 inches when finished:

Yarn: You will need a soft, baby-safe worsted weight yarn. Look for yarn labeled as hypoallergenic or specifically marketed for babies. Popular choices include cotton blends, bamboo cotton, and acrylic yarns that have been tested for softness. For the daisy petals, white or cream works beautifully. For the center of each daisy, a soft yellow is traditional, though you could also use peach, lavender, or mint. For the background of each granny square, choose a coordinating pastel — light pink, sage green, sky blue, and lilac are all popular. You will need roughly 300 yards of your background color, 150 yards of white or cream for the petals, and 50 yards of yellow for the centers.

Crochet hook: A size 5 mm hook (US H/8) works well with worsted weight yarn and produces a fabric that is not too tight and not too loose. If your gauge runs tight naturally, try a 5.5 mm hook instead. For baby items, erring slightly larger gives you a softer, more drapey fabric.

Yarn needle: You will use this to weave in ends after finishing each square and after joining the blanket together.

Scissors: A small, sharp pair dedicated to your craft projects is ideal.

Stitch markers: Optional but helpful, especially if you are a beginner. Placing a stitch marker in your first stitch of each round helps you keep track of your progress.

Measuring tape: For checking your gauge and the final dimensions of your blanket.

Understanding Gauge

Before you begin making all your squares, crochet one test square and measure it. A finished daisy granny square in this pattern should measure approximately 6 inches by 6 inches after blocking. If your square measures smaller, your tension is too tight — try a larger hook. If it measures larger, your tension is too loose — try a smaller hook. Getting gauge right matters more than people often realize. If each of your squares is half an inch off, and you are making a blanket with twenty-five squares, that discrepancy adds up to several inches across the finished blanket.

The Daisy Granny Square Pattern: Step by Step

Each granny square in this blanket is worked in the round from the center outward. You will begin with the daisy center, work the petals, and then fill in the background corners to create the classic square shape. Here is how to work each section.

Abbreviations used in this pattern:

ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, hdc = half double crochet, sp = space, rep = repeat, rnd = round, beg = beginning

Round 1: The Daisy Center

With yellow yarn, make a magic ring (also called a magic circle). If you are not comfortable with the magic ring technique, you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring instead.

Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet). Work 11 more double crochet stitches into the ring, for a total of 12 double crochet stitches. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3. Fasten off yellow and weave in the end.

You now have a small, firm circle that forms the center of your daisy. The 12 double crochet stitches will serve as anchor points for your petals in the next round.

Round 2: The Daisy Petals

Join white (or cream) yarn to any stitch in round 1.

For each petal, work the following into the same stitch: chain 3, then work 2 double crochet stitches into the same stitch, then chain 3, then slip stitch into the same stitch. This creates one rounded petal shape.

Slip stitch into the next stitch of round 1, then work another petal into the following stitch. Continue around, working a petal into every other stitch of round 1. You will have 6 petals total evenly spaced around the center circle.

After working your final petal, join with a slip stitch to the first stitch of this round. Fasten off white and weave in the end.

Your daisy is now complete. The six petals should spread out evenly, giving you a cheerful, open flower shape.

Round 3: Building the Background

This is where your daisy becomes a granny square. You will be adding the background color and building out the four corners of the square.

Join your background color yarn to the space between any two petals.

Chain 3 (counts as first dc). Work 2 dc into the same space. This creates your first cluster of 3 double crochets.

Chain 2. Work a cluster of 3 dc into the space between the next two petals. Chain 2. Repeat this around all six spaces between petals.

You now have 6 clusters of 3 dc each, separated by chain 2 spaces. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3.

Round 4: Creating the Square Corners

Chain 3, work 2 dc into the same stitch. Chain 2, work 3 dc into the same stitch — this creates a corner. Chain 1. Work 3 dc into the next chain 2 space. Chain 1. Work a corner (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into the next chain 2 space. Chain 1. Repeat this pattern, creating 4 corners evenly spaced around with single clusters on the sides between the corners.

Join with a slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

At this point, your daisy is centered beautifully inside a soft square of background color. Block each square lightly by dampening it with cool water, reshaping it into a perfect square, and allowing it to dry flat. This step makes joining the squares much easier and gives the finished blanket a polished look.

Joining the Squares

For a 30 by 30 inch blanket, you will need 25 squares arranged in a 5 by 5 grid. You can also make a larger blanket — a 6 by 6 grid of 36 squares gives you a lap blanket that could double as a stroller blanket as the child grows.

There are several methods for joining granny squares, and the one that works best here is the flat slip stitch join, which creates a subtle raised seam on the back of the blanket that is tidy and durable.

Hold two squares with their right sides facing each other. Using your background color yarn and your crochet hook, insert your hook through the corresponding corner spaces of both squares simultaneously. Draw up a loop and chain 1 to anchor. Then slip stitch through both layers across the entire edge, working into each stitch and chain space along the way. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Join all squares first into rows of five, then join the rows together in the same manner. Take care to align your corner spaces precisely so that the intersections of four squares come together neatly.

If you prefer a more decorative join, a flat single crochet join worked with a contrasting color — white or cream, for instance — adds a delicate detail along each seam line and gives the blanket a patchwork quilt quality that is particularly charming.

The Border

A well-worked border transforms a good blanket into a beautiful one. For this daisy blanket, a simple but elegant two-round border ties everything together.

Join your background color to any corner space of the assembled blanket.

Round 1: Work a single crochet into every stitch and space along each edge. At each outer corner, work 3 single crochet stitches into the corner space to turn the corner cleanly. Join with a slip stitch. Do not fasten off.

Round 2: Slip stitch into the first stitch. Work a shell stitch (5 double crochet stitches) into the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches. Single crochet into the next stitch. Skip 2 stitches. Repeat this shell pattern all the way around the border, adjusting at the corners as needed to keep the shells evenly spaced. Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.

This scalloped shell border gives the blanket a delicate, feminine finish that feels especially appropriate for a baby gift. If you prefer a simpler look, two rounds of single crochet work beautifully as well.

Finishing and Blocking the Completed Blanket

Once all your seams are joined and your border is complete, go through the entire blanket and make sure all yarn ends are securely woven in. Tug gently on each end after weaving to be sure it is anchored. Trim any excess yarn close to the fabric.

Wet block the finished blanket by submerging it in cool water, gently squeezing out the excess water (do not wring), and laying it flat on a blocking mat or clean towels. Use rust-proof pins to stretch the blanket to its full dimensions and ensure all edges are straight. Allow it to dry completely, which may take 24 hours depending on your climate and yarn fiber content.

The difference between an unblocked and a blocked finished piece is remarkable. Blocking opens up the stitches, evens out any slight tension inconsistencies, and gives the blanket a professional, polished look.

Tips for Beginners

If this is one of your first crochet projects, a few extra notes will serve you well. Work slowly at first, especially through the petal round. The petal construction can feel awkward before it clicks — once you have made two or three petals, the rhythm becomes natural and quick. Do not rush through the magic ring either; a loose or unsecured magic ring can unravel over time, and for a baby item that will be washed repeatedly, security matters.

Keep your tension even throughout. Many beginners crochet the first few stitches of a round more tightly than the rest, which creates a slightly puckered look. Taking a breath, relaxing your grip on the yarn, and moving steadily helps.

Join in a color-consistent way throughout the blanket. If you are using multiple background colors for a rainbow effect, decide on your color arrangement before you begin joining so that the finished blanket has a pleasing, balanced layout. Laying all your finished squares out on a flat surface before joining and stepping back to look at the overall composition is time well spent.

Gifting the Finished Blanket

A handmade daisy granny square baby blanket is genuinely one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give a new family. When you present it, consider including a small tag or card noting that it is handmade — many new parents do not realize the hours of work that go into a crocheted blanket, and knowing that someone made it especially for their child adds meaningful weight to the gift.

To package it beautifully, fold the blanket into a neat rectangle, wrap it in tissue paper in a coordinating color, and place it in a box or gift bag. A small bunch of dried daisies tucked alongside the tissue paper is a sweet touch that ties the floral theme together. If you are mailing the blanket, double-bag it in resealable plastic bags before boxing it up to protect against any moisture during shipping.

Downloading the PDF Pattern

A clean, printable PDF version of this daisy baby blanket crochet pattern is available for download. The PDF includes the full written pattern as presented here, a visual stitch diagram for the individual daisy granny square, a materials checklist, gauge information, and notes on yarn substitutions. Having the pattern as a PDF means you can print it and keep it in your project basket, pull it up on a tablet without worrying about browser windows timing out, and reference it easily whether you are at home or working on your squares while traveling.

The PDF pattern is designed with beginners in mind — the font is large and clear, the steps are broken into logical sections, and the stitch diagram uses standard American crochet symbols so it will be familiar to anyone who has worked from a charted pattern before.

Final Thoughts

Making a daisy baby blanket is one of those projects that gives back as much as you put into it. The repetitive nature of working the same square over and over again is meditative rather than tedious. You watch the pile of finished squares grow, you lay them out into the beginnings of a blanket, and something that started as a skein of yarn slowly becomes an heirloom.

Whether you are a seasoned crocheter picking up a new floral motif or a beginner making your very first granny square project, this pattern is designed to be achievable, enjoyable, and genuinely beautiful when finished. The daisy is one of the most cheerful flowers in nature — unpretentious, bright, beloved by children and adults alike — and capturing that quality in yarn and stitch feels like exactly the right way to welcome a new baby into the world.

Download the PDF, gather your yarn, and enjoy every stitch.