Want a baby blanket that looks like you spent weeks piecing squares—without the sewing? Tunisian entrelac builds little diamond tiles as you go, and these 9 patterns make the process surprisingly relaxing. Most use soft, washable yarns and grow faster than you’d expect. Grab a Tunisian hook and start a keepsake that actually gets used.
1. Bernat Tunisian Crochet Entrelac Baby Blanket
This Yarnspirations classic works entrelac in straight rows for crisp vertical “teeth” along the sides—adorable with pram tassels. It finishes around 35 by 42 inches, a roomy crib or stroller throw.
Sponge-soft Bernat Softee Baby Chunky keeps progress fast and the fabric cushy. Gauge matters because square size dictates width, so swatch a single tile and measure peak-to-peak before committing.
- #6 super bulky (Softee Baby Chunky)
- Tunisian/afghan hook to gauge (often 8–10 mm)
- Yarn needle and scissors
Soft, plush, and genuinely quick—perfect for last-minute baby gifts that still look thoughtful.
2. Entrelac in Rows — The Crochet Crowd
Prefer rows over a center-out build? Mikey’s walkthrough breaks entrelac into bite-size steps, including multiples, tension, and why going up two hook sizes helps prevent curling.
It adapts to many yarns. Make a newborn size by working fewer tiles in height, or a toddler throw by repeating the strip pattern. Mark the first stitch of each forward pass with a locking marker so pick-ups stay tidy.
Clear “do this, then this” guidance that scales to any blanket size. Ideal if you want straightforward instructions and room to grow the project.
3. Entrelac Crochet Baby Blanket
Love plush texture? B.Hooked’s center-out entrelac uses Bernat Baby Blanket and an 8 mm Tunisian hook for a squishy 34 by 34 inch square—perfect tummy-time size.
The tutorial lists exact yardage per color (Seafoam, Vanilla, Cloudburst) and step photos for each round. Weigh your yarn after each color round so you don’t run short on the final ring—super bulky eats yardage fast.
Fast, photogenic results with clearly broken-down rounds. Work the optional border to square up edges and frame those diamonds.
4. Tunisian Entrelac in a Square
This center-out square builds like a granny square—great for color-ring storytelling (birth month hues, nursery theme, or stash stripes). The PDF includes border tips for flat edges.
Size is flexible: stop when your square hits your target, or add another ring. Try DK cotton-acrylic for springy, breathable fabric. Keep floats short when changing colors at corners and secure tails on the diagonal bar to hide them between tiles.
Center-out construction means you can stop anytime at baby, stroller, or crib size. Perfect when you want control over the finished dimensions.
5. Step by Step Entrelac Baby Blanket
If you learn best by watching hands and hearing pacing cues, this full video walks you through yarn choice, starting triangles, pick-ups, and tidy bind-offs.
Pause after each tile to mirror the instructor. To baby-size, work fewer rows of tiles; to crib-size, add color repeats. Steam-block lightly from the wrong side to smooth joins—don’t press the pile.
Real-time guidance at a calm pace. Seriously one of the best options if this is your first time tackling Tunisian entrelac.
6. How to Crochet Tunisian Entrelac in Rows
This focused tutorial teaches entrelac worked back-and-forth instead of in rounds—useful when you want neat selvedges for borders or tassels.
It covers edge triangles, picking up between tiles, and keeping tension consistent so joins stay flat. Make a gauge tile, then multiply tile width by your target number of tiles to choose starting chains.
Master rows for easy resizing and rectangular blankets. Try a color-changing cake to let hues shift without weaving a mountain of ends.
7. Tunisian Entrelac Variation
Ready to riff a little? This tutorial explores a variation on classic entrelac, great for experimenting with tile size and color order before committing to a full blanket.
Make a baby sampler by alternating small and large tiles for a playful rhythm. Keep a notebook of “tile math” (stitches per tile, rows per tile)—it makes resizing and recreating the look effortless later.
Encourages creative tile sizing while reinforcing the fundamentals. Perfect if you like to play before you plan a whole project.
8. Baby Blanket Entrelac
A soothing, center-out build that’s easy to follow even if you don’t speak the language of the original—the visuals are that clear. Start from a single tile, expand in rounds, and alternate cheerful colors for a carousel effect.
Make it baby-safe with OEKO-TEX certified yarns. Weave ends as you go by catching tails along the first return pass of each new tile—dramatically fewer ends at the finish.
Crystal-clear hand shots of every tile and corner. The kind of tutorial that keeps you stitching instead of rewinding in frustration.
9. Tunisian Entrelac C2C
Corner-to-corner entrelac lets color gradients shine while keeping the math simple—just increase tiles to your midpoint, then decrease to finish square. Ideal for stroller blankets in self-striping yarns.
Swatch two tile sizes to see which drape you prefer. Bigger tiles equal faster finish; smaller tiles give a more refined look. Finish with a slip-stitch or crab-stitch border to tame any bias.
The simplest path to dramatic color fades with minimal ends. Trust me, self-striping yarn does half the work for you here.
Pick one path—rows, center-out square, or C2C—and make a single practice tile to confirm drape and color order. Once your tile size feels right, the rest is soothing repetition that grows surprisingly fast. Entrelac’s built-in texture looks luxe in any palette, and babies love the soft, nubbly surface. Start one this week and you’ll have a keepsake that actually gets used.
FAQs
What yarns work best for Tunisian entrelac baby blankets?
Soft acrylics or acrylic blends (#4 worsted) balance warmth, washability, and budget. For plush results, try #6 super-bulky chenille like Bernat Baby Blanket. Cotton blends work well for warmer climates.
Machine wash or hand wash—and how should I dry?
Most acrylics: machine wash cool or gentle, tumble low. Chenilles: use a delicate bag and low heat or lay flat. Cotton: cool wash, reshape, and dry flat to avoid stretching.
How do I scale patterns up or down?
Change tile size (more or fewer stitches per tile) and the number of tile columns or rows. Swatch a single tile, measure width and height, then multiply to reach your target dimensions.
What fibers are safest for kitchen, bath, or mild heat exposure?
For baby items, stick to acrylics, cottons, or OEKO-TEX certified yarns. Avoid wool around high heat and keep any blanket far from direct heat sources.
How do I make joins and edges more durable?
Work consistent pick-ups through both edge bars when possible, weave tails along the first return pass, and finish with a stabilizing border (slip stitch, single crochet, or crab stitch).
Typical time and yardage for common sizes?
Super-bulky 34–36 inch square: about 700–800 yards and weekend-friendly. Worsted 35 by 42 inch rows: roughly 1,000–1,200 yards over a few evenings across 1–2 weeks.
Any tips for photographing my project?
Shoot near a window. Use a light floor or crib sheet as backdrop. Take one overhead shot to show the tiles and one close-up for texture. Include a simple prop like a board book or rattle.
Fixing curling, stretching, or wavy edges
Go up a hook size to reduce curling, add a stabilizing border, and block lightly. If edges wave, you may be adding stitches—count tile edges carefully and adjust tension.
