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I am really looking forward to making this beautiful cowl. The pattern looks so interesting and I want to do a lace pattern that it not too intense. And I can think of a ton of yarns I want to try with it.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunshine Dots Crochet Baby Blanket
Sunshine Dots Blanket
Design by Carol Carlile
Textured stitches created with simple chains "dot" the surface of this easy one-piece blanket to create a perfect pattern of dimensional diamonds. Stitched in sunny sport weight yarn, this cheery design will brighten any baby's nursery!
Skill Level
Beginner
Finished Size
38 x 39 inches
Materials
- Red Heart Baby sport weight yarn: 24 oz baby yellow #224
- Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Gauge
4 sc = 1 inch; 5 sc rows = 1 inch
Check gauge to save time.Pattern Note
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Work in only sc sts of each row, sk ch-4 lps and keep all on RS of blanket.
Blanket
Row 1 (WS): Ch 151, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (150 sc)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next 10 sc, [ch 4, sc in each of next 10 sc] 14 times, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each of next 9 sc, ch 4, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4, [sc in each of next 8 sc, ch 4, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4] 13 times, sc in each of next 9 sc, turn.
Row 7: Rep Row 5.
Row 8: Rep Row 4.
Rows 9-11: Rep Row 5.
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each of next 15 sc, ch 4, [sc in each of next 10 sc, ch 4] 12 times, sc in each of next 15 sc, turn.
Row 13: Rep Row 5.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each of next 14 sc, ch 4, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4, [sc in each of next 8 sc, ch 4, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4] 12 times, sc in each of next 14 sc, turn.
Row 15: Rep Row 5.
Row 16: Rep Row 12.
Rows 17-19: Rep Row 5.
Rows 20-171: Rep Rows 4-19, ending last rep with Row 11, fasten off.
Edging
Rnd 1: Attach yarn in any corner, [ch 3, dc {ch 1, 2 dc} twice] in same st as joining, sk next 3 sts or 3 rows, *[{2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc} in next st, sk next 3 sts or 3 rows] rep across to next corner st **, [2 dc {ch 1, 2 dc} twice] in corner st, sk next 3 sts of 3 rows, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off.
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I love crochet baby blankets, they are quick and easy. But I also am in the mood for some sunshine. this is a great combination of mood and color. Enjoy this crochet baby blanket free pattern.
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