Free Corner-to-Corner Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern Featuring Ballet Slippers 🩰

Looking for a corner-to-corner crochet baby blanket pattern that’s as charming as it is cuddly? You’re going to love the Ballet Slippers C2C Blanket—a graceful and cozy creation designed to celebrate the elegance of dance while keeping your loved ones warm and snuggly. 💕

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just diving into your first graphgan project, this C2C crochet blanket is sure to become a cherished favorite.

Looking for more C2C blanket patterns? You might like these: Day Dream Blanket, 51 Corner to Corner Patterns,

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Ballet Slippers C2C Blanket: A Whimsical and Elegant Crochet Design

This beautifully designed blanket features a stunning pair of ballet slippers at its heart—an ode to the timeless beauty of ballet. Made using the corner-to-corner crochet technique, the blanket has clean lines, a visually captivating texture, and a soft drape that’s perfect for babies, toddlers, or even the grown-up ballet lovers in your life!

🎀 Why You’ll Love This Blanket Pattern:

  • Features a charming ballet slippers motif
  • Made with C2C crochet for a modern, pixel-style look
  • Plush texture perfect for snuggling
  • Versatile size makes it great as a play mat, stroller blanket, or bed topper

What is Corner-to-Corner Crochet (C2C)?

If you’ve never tried corner-to-corner crochet, you’re in for a treat! This popular technique works diagonally from one corner of the project to the opposite corner, creating a graph-like canvas perfect for image-based designs like this one.

🧶 With C2C:

  • Each “pixel” is a little block of stitches
  • It’s easy to follow a chart and watch your image come to life
  • You can create stunning visuals with minimal fuss
  • The final fabric has a lovely weight and squish factor ✅

👉 New to C2C? No worries! I’ve got you covered with a step-by-step tutorial:
Learn How to Corner-to-Corner Crochet (C2C) in this beginner-friendly BiCrafty Bootcamp lesson!
This lesson breaks it all down with clear instructions and a video to help you master the basics quickly.

Want to level up your C2C skills?

Did you know you can use corner-to-corner crochet for planned pooling? That’s right! You can create gorgeous colorwork effects like chevrons just by using variegated yarn strategically.

Check out my free pattern and tutorial here:
Corner-to-Corner Planned Pooling Chevron Crochet Throw Blanket – Free Pattern

Whether you’re new to C2C or ready to explore advanced tricks, there’s so much creative potential in this technique!


Yarn Details and Suggested Substitutes

The original sample uses Blanket yarn by Yarnspirations—a super bulky, ultra-soft polyester yarn that’s machine washable and perfect for babies.

🧵 Yarn Used:

  • Brand: Bernat Blanket
  • Weight: Super Bulky (6)
  • Fiber: 100% Polyester
  • Care: Machine wash and dry

🧶 Suggested Yarn Substitutes:
If you want to mix things up or shop your stash, here are a few great alternatives:

When substituting, make sure to check your gauge so your final blanket still lands at a snuggly, usable size!


Tips for Success with Your Ballet Slippers C2C Blanket

👶 Choose Your Color Palette Wisely – Soft pinks and pastels enhance the ballet theme, but don’t be afraid to go bold with jewel tones or neutrals for a more modern twist.

📐 Use a row counter or printable C2C chart to stay on track. This is especially helpful for image-based projects like this one!

🧼 Don’t forget to block it! Light steam blocking will help even out your stitches and make the slipper motif pop.

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🧾 This free C2C crochet baby blanket pattern is available right here on the blog! Simply scroll down to start crocheting today.

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Free Corner to Corner Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern with Ballet Slippers – Details

Designed by Marly Bird and Robyn Chachula

SKILL LEVEL

Adventurous Beginner

MEASUREMENTS

Finished Measurements

Blanket is 52” [132 cm] wide by 62” [157.5 cm] long. 

Gauge 

4 blocks = 5.5” [14 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge. 

MATERIALS

Yarn 

Bernat, Blanket Yarn (100% Polyester, 220 yds / 201 m, 10.5 oz/ 300 g, CYCA# 6 super bulky) 

Color MC: Blush Pink, 6 balls

Color A: Crimson, 2 balls

Color B: Terra Cotta, 2 balls

Color C: Vapor Gray, 2 balls

Hook

Size L/11 (8.0 mm)

Notions 

Tapestry needle, stitch markers

ABBREVIATIONS

Beg – Beginning 

Ch – Chain(s) 

Dc – Double Crochet 

PM – Place Marker

RS – Right Side 

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s) 

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Tch – Turning Chain

WS – Wrong Side

NOTES

  1. Each box counts as 1 block (ch 3 + 3 dc).
  2. Change color when there are 2 loops left on the hook of the

previous color or when sl st to the next block.

  1. Chart is worked from bottom corner to upper corner on the

diagonal.

  1. Right side “rows” are worked from the right to the left side on

the chart. Wrong side “rows” are worked from the left to right

side on the chart.

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BALLET SLIPPERS CORNER TO CORNER BABY BLANKET FREE PATTERN

DIAGRAMS

⭐️ Crochet Stitch DiagramOnly Available in the ad-free PDF

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A diamond-shaped grid with labeled blocks, numbered 1 to 6 and color-coded yellow and blue. Arrows show directions for rows: Row 1 (bottom), Row 2 (middle), Row 3 (top), Decreasing Row 1 (left). Perfect for a Ballet Slippers Crochet Blanket free pattern. -Marly Bird

INCREASING ROWS OF BLANKET

Note: Follow the color chart for when to change color. See stitch diagram and basic layout for more information. 

Row 1 (Block 1, RS): With MC, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in last 2 ch.

Row 2 (Block 2, WS): Ch 6, turn, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in last 2 ch, sl st to top

of beg ch of Block 1.

Row 2 (Block 3, WS): Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in last ch.

Row 3 (Block 4, RS): Ch 6, turn, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in last 2 ch, sl st to top

of beg ch of Block 3.

Row 3 (Block 5, RS): Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sl st to top of beg ch of Block 2.

Row 3 (Block 6, RS): Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in last ch.

Repeat Row 3 through Row 34.  Each row will start with a Block 4 and end with a Block 6, with 1 additional Block 5 for each subsequent row.  Use the color chart for when to change color. 

DECREASING EAST SIDE OF BLANKET WHILE INCREASING WEST SIDE

Row 35 (Starting Decrease Block, RS) : Fasten off from previous block and turn, join yarn to top of beg ch of previous block with sl st (also can turn and sl st in each dc of previous block to beg ch), ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sl st to top of next block.

Row 35 (Middle Blocks, RS): Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sl st to top of next block. Repeat across the row using the color chart for when to change color until the last block. 

Row 35 (Ending Increase Block, RS): Ch 3, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in last ch.

Row 36 (Starting Increase Block, WS): Ch 6, turn, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in last 2 ch, sl st to top of next block.

Row 36 (Middle Blocks and Ending Decrease Block, WS): Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sl st to top of next block. Repeat across the row using the color chart for when to change color.

Repeat Rows 35-36 twice and Repeat Row 35 once more

DECREASING ROWS OF BLANKET  

Row 42 (Starting Block, WS) : Fasten off from previous block and turn, join yarn to top of beg ch of previous block with sl st (also can turn and sl st in each dc of previous block to beg ch), ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sl st to top of next block.

Row 42 (Middle Blocks and Ending Block, WS): Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sl st to top of next block. Repeat across the row using the color chart for when to change color.

Repeat Row 42 through Row 73.  Row 74 only has a Starting block. 

Fasten off, weave in ends.

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EDGING

Round 1: Join color C to any block on the RS of the blanket with a sl st, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same block, * 3 dc (dc group made) in each block to corner, 3 dc in corner; repeat from * around, 3 dc in each block to beginning, sl st to top of beginning ch, fasten off, do not turn – 154 dc groups. 

Round 2: Join color MC with a sc in space between any dc group, *ch 3, sc in space between next  and previous dc group; repeat from * around to beginning, ch 3, sl st to first sc, fasten off, do not turn, place marker in each corner ch-3 sp. 

Round 3: Join color A to any ch-3 sp with sl st, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, * 3 dc in each ch-3 sp across to corner ch-3 sp, 5 dc in corner ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, 3 dc in each ch-3 sp across to beginning, sl st to top of beginning ch, fasten off. 

Final Thoughts: Let Your Stitches Dance ✨

There’s something truly magical about combining handmade love with a touch of ballet charm. Whether you’re making this for a baby shower, a nursery centerpiece, or a sweet snuggle blanket for your little one, the Ballet Slippers Corner-to-Corner Crochet Blanket is sure to delight.

🩰 So grab your hook, pick your colors, and let your stitches twirl like a prima ballerina—this is one project you’ll be proud to show off and gift with love.

❤️ Your BiCrafty Bestie,
Marly Bird

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