As you may know, I love exploring new ideas in crochet, so I’m not constricting myself to any rules! My stitch series are growing and growing, but it’s good to stir things up a little now and then. Today’s hero is one of the most popular crochet baby blanket designs with almost 1500 versions on its Ravelry page! That’s huge, but I’m not surprised – this design is easy, versatile and interesting. I’m sure you’ve seen it before, because it’s available as free pattern!

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6-Day Kid Blanket by Betty McKnit, because that’s what we are talking about, was published in 2008 and since then has won the hearts of crocheters all around the world. Want to know why? 🙂 Let’s find out!

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simple combinations

This crochet baby blanket proves that the strength of the most popular designs lies in their simplicity. Playful zig-zag pattern is made with two kinds of stitches – granny stitch and double crochet. That’s all! Smallest version should take 6 days to finish, but we all know that it depends heavily on your crocheting speed and other factors.

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• stills from YouTube videos by Betty McKnit – source

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crochet roundup!

I’ve gathered the most beautiful versions of this crochet baby blanket to show you how versatile it can be. This blanket can transform depending on the colors you choose or the sequence in which they are arranged. You will see abundance of ideas for color palettes, edgings and little tricks that can make the project unique. Let’s dive in!

Read carefully for free crochet patterns and tutorials.

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Pretty Contrasts

6 Day Kid Blanket Version by Melanie Crochet

This beautiful version by Melanie incorporates different hues of pink, which flow nicely in gentle waves. As you can see below, such color scheme works pretty well, because the colors come from the same family. If you are ever in doubt how to combine colors, go for gentle compositions with white to add a pop!

• photos by @melanie_crochet on Instagram: top, bottom

The main pattern for this blanket is available for free here.

You may also like this article – Fun Bobble Stitch Ideas.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Hanan Hannaway

The fantastic color scheme you can see above is quite simple, but creates a strong effect. That’s because shades of green were organized in a way, which makes white stand next to the darkest hue. Dramatic juxtaposition like this looks great! Go for monochrome palettes if you are not sure how to combine different colors.

• photos by Hanan Hannaway on Ravelry

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Hanan Hannaway

I love this crochet baby blanket by Hanan for a couple of reasons. First of all, the palette she uses remind me of sea and sand, so it brings back the best memories! Secondly, the edges of the blanket are nicely squared, which is a cool way to add a little bit of elegance to the design. Lastly, neat edging finishes the blanket off quite beautifully.

• • • photos by Hanan Hannaway on Ravelry

As all projects presented in this article, these made by Hanan were based on free crochet pattern that is available here. If you want to square off your zig-zag edges, check out this tutorial.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Milly’s Makes

Mustard tones and dark grey go very well together, and you can see it clearly in this creation by Milly. She used two tones of yellow and tan hues, and combined it with white and grey. Each module of the pattern is nicely visible, so if you want to create similar effect, go for this color scheme!

• photos by @millysmakes on Instagram: top, bottom

Free pattern for this blanket is available here.

You may also like this article – Crochet Edging Ideas.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by kayel62

Can you see that this crochet baby blanket was made with multicolored yarn? Hardly, right? Color changes are so nicely incorporated with the pattern, that it looks as if the author was changing colors section by section. Look closely, though, and you will see that it’s not the case 🙂

• photos by kayel62 on Ravelry

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Subdued Color Stories

6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Jessica McLean

There are no rules to color changes or color schemes, and this beautiful blanket by Jessica proves it right. If you don’t like symmetry, don’t go there! Stir the hues up, make one half of the blanket fully white, and let the colors mix in the other half. Works fine in black and white palettes, too!

• • • photos by Jessica McLean on Ravelry

Try it for yourself and start your own journey with this project today – it’s available as free crochet pattern here.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by NinjaFrogTales

Creating color scheme by choosing lightest and darkest color first is a good idea, because then it’s much easier to add another two medium colors to it. This lovely version by NinjaFrogTales is feminine, but deep green adds a lot of character.

• photos by @ninjafrogtales on Instagram: top and bottom

Free pattern for this blanket is available here, of course.

You may also like this article – Popcorn Stitch Ideas.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Kim Stewart Jackson

Are you a sucker for pastels? Me too! What’s more spring-inspired than pink and green combo? These colors together always remind me of delicate buds and fresh leaves, so go for it if you need a romantic palette. Squared edges and simple granny stripe edging look impressive despite its easiness.

• photos by @prov.31.13 on Instagram: top and bottom

To square off your edges, check out this tutorial. The main pattern for this blanket is available for free here.

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6 Day Kid Blanket Version by monet.crochet

Rosy, dusty pinks give a kind of vintage feeling, so if you are a fan of such style, this colorway can be perfect for you. Crocheter behind monet.crochet chose two shades of pink and combined it with white, because it’s a classic and stylish combo. Take a look at the photos below and see what you can conjure up with just three colors of yarn.

• photos by @monet.crochet on Instagram: top, bottom

The main pattern for this blanket is available for free here.

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6 Day Kid Blanket Version by Tilly Wood

When coming up with a new color palette, it’s good to consider the overall feeling you want to achieve. In this amazing version by Tilly, which you can see in the pictures below, each color plays its own role, but together they create interesting and surprising palette. This is a great color scheme for a vintage nursery, and it’s gender-neutral, so go for it no matter if you are expecting boy or a girl.

• photos by @tilly_wood__ on Instagram: top, bottom

The main pattern for this blanket is available for free here.

You may also like this article – Granny Stripe Crochet Ideas.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Milly’s Makes

Got a lot of leftover yarn? Great, because this project may be a way to use it up! Playing with more than 4 colors in one design can be tricky, but I’m sure you will find a way. Milly chose the most delicate color combos and added a surprises in each of them – in the top one it’s dark brown, and in the bottom one – vibrant yellow.

• photos by @millysmakes on Instagram: top, bottom

You can find this free crochet pattern here.

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Cheerful Ideas for Baby Blankets

6 Day Kid Blanket Version by Sian Eirwen Baldwin

Rainbow palette is always a good idea, especially if you want to create an eye-catching blanket for a baby. Sian knew that this cheerful color scheme will look great in this pattern, so she decided to play with the order of colors, too! Take a closer look at the pictures below and notice, that she decided to introduce a new color every two rows.

• photos by @eirawen on Instagram: top, bottom

The main pattern for this blanket is available for free here.

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6 Day Kid Blanket Version by Suchetha K Narayan

If you are not afraid to use vibrant, bold colors, take a look at this cheerful version by Suchetha. This fun baby blanket will be a much needed pop of color in a minimalist nursery, or a treasured handmade childhood item. At this point it should be pretty obvious, but I will remind you – it’s quite easy to make, too!

• photos by @koushala_crafts on Instagram: top, bottom

The main pattern for this blanket is available for free here.

You may also like this article – Chevron Stitch Ideas.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Versions by Bekki from Quirky Mama Creations

This lovely cherry blanket is one of my favorite versions of 6 Day Kid Blanket. Rows of granny stitches and double crochets are visibly divided, thanks to three shades of pink and delicate cream, but colors are not the only thing that caught my attention – just look at this elephant!

• photos by Bekki from Quirky Mama Creations on Ravelry

Adding applique to baby blankets is a great idea, and Bekki definitely knows how to do it. Her creations are beautiful examples of how to combine colors and shapes together.

In case you were wondering, this cute elephant can be found in Zoo Animals Collection by Jen Mitchell – Nella’s Cottage. You can purchase it for a small fee.

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Another two examples of Bekki’s great usage of applique feature a skunk and a unicorn. In the top photo you can see a fun way of changing colors, which users called “a snowflake effect”. If you change the colors between the rows of granny stitches, you achieve a fun scalloped look!

• photos by Bekki from Quirky Mama Creations on Ravelry: top, bottom

Free crochet pattern for the blanket is here. If you want to use the applique presented above, purchase it here: Boho Skunk and Wild Boho Unicorn – both designed by Jen Mitchell of Nella’s Cottage.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Marfanical (Abbey)

A fun way to create really unexpected color flow is to alternate two multicolored yarns. It works really beautifully if you want to achieve complex color changes. Another way to achieve that is to choose a colorway that is like a rainbow – this version by Abbey is a great example.

• photos by @marfanical_makes on Instagram: top, bottom

You can find this free crochet pattern here.

You may also like this article – Ripple Stitch Crochet Ideas.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Alison Hayton

“Snowflake effect” that I mentioned earlier, is nicely visible in this project. One stripe of color begins and ends in granny stitch row, creating fun patterns. Alison chose simple red edging, and I must say that it works great with these cheerful colors.

• photos by @alicatcrochet on Instagram: top, bottom

Pattern for the blanket is available for free here.

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Pom-pom edgings? Yes, please!

6-Day Kid Blanket Version by Umm Ilyas

Edging is the last step on the way to creating lovely baby blanket, and it’s one of the most important steps! This blanket combines simple stitches with openwork of granny, so pom-pom edging fits here naturally. It mimics the clusters of granny stitch and looks great.

• photos by @the_loopyyarn on Instagram: top, bottom

To create your own pom-pom edging, check out free pattern for Pom Pom Edge by Robin Sanchez. Free blanket pattern is here.

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6-Day Kid Blanket Version by May’s Handmade Crochet

Fun popcorn edging is a cute and easy way to add playfulness to your baby blanket. In this case pastel pink works great when combined with the outermost colors. This palette works great for baby girls, but also for elegant women’s bedroom.

• photos by @mays.handmade.crochet on Instagram: top, bottom

This free pattern for Snowball Throw by Rohn Strong has an interesting pom-pom edging you can use. 6 Day Kid Blanket pattern is available for free here.

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