C2C baby blanket: 36 × 36 in
Stroller, car seat or crib blanket and a popular first C2C project. The graph maker below is set to 45 × 45 blocks — the worsted-weight size. Upload your picture to fill it.
Colors & yarn
| Letter | Pick | Color | Count | Yards |
|---|
Row by row
Blocks and yarn for a 36 × 36 inch blanket
| Yarn | Blocks | Rows | Yarn | 200-yd skeins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK / light worsted (#3) | 55 × 55 = 3,025 | 109 | 1,099 yd (1,005 m) | 6 |
| Worsted / aran (#4) | 45 × 45 = 2,025 | 89 | 1,047 yd (958 m) | 6 |
| Bulky / chunky (#5) | 33 × 33 = 1,089 | 65 | 959 yd (877 m) | 5 |
Row plan in worsted
A 45 × 45 C2C piece has 89 diagonal rows:
- Rows 1–45: increase at both ends (the rows grow from 1 to 45 blocks).
- Rows 46–89: decrease at both ends down to a single block.
The written pattern under the graph spells out every row with its color counts. Because the blanket is square, it switches straight from increasing to decreasing.
Planning tips
- Swatch 10 × 10 blocks and measure: if your block is not 0.8 in, divide 36 and 36 by your own block size.
- Buy one extra skein of the background color in the same dye lot.
- A border of a few rounds adds 2–4 inches and about 5% more yarn.
- Fewer colors and Remove confetti mean fewer bobbins — see C2C color changes.
Compare all sizes in the C2C blanket size chart.
FAQ
How many C2C blocks for a baby blanket?
For 36 × 36 inches: 55 × 55 blocks (3,025) in dk / light worsted, 45 × 45 blocks (2,025) in worsted / aran, 33 × 33 blocks (1,089) in bulky / chunky.
How much yarn for a C2C baby blanket?
About 1,047 yards (958 m) of worsted weight yarn, including 10% for tails and color changes. Split it between your colors by block count.
How many rows is a C2C baby blanket?
In worsted yarn, 89 diagonal rows (45 + 45 − 1).