Natural Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern from Caron Yarn

Crochet an attractive baby blanket in an Aran design for a baby shower gift or your own home. This easy baby blanket crochet pattern is done in eco-friendly yarn.

MATERIALS:

• Yarn: Caron International's Simply Soft Eco (80% Acrylic, 20% NatureSpun™ Polyester): Shown in: #0002 Natural 15oz/ 425g
• Crochet Hook: One size US I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Row counter (optional)

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Throw measures approximately 30" wide by 42" long, excluding edging

 

GAUGE
In double crochet, 12 sts = 4"/10 cm

Gauge is not critical for this project.

 

SPECIAL TERMS

Shell: Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next st.

Bobble: Work 4 dc in next st; remove hook from final loop, insert hook through top of first 4 dc, pull final loop through.

 

STITCHES USED

Chain (ch)

Double crochet (dc)

Bobble and Shell Pattern (multiple of 18 + 11)

Row 1: Beginning in third ch from hook, dc in third ch, * [ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next ch] twice, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 7 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * 3 times, end [ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next ch] twice, dc in last ch; turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, * [ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next dc], twice, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 7 dc, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next dc; repeat from * 3 times, end [ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next dc] twice, dc in last dc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 2 dc, * work shell in next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, sc in next 7 dc, ch 1, sc in next dc; repeat from * 3 times, end work shell in next dc, sc in last 2 dc; turn.

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, ch 2, * sc in ch-3 space of shell, ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next 7 sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 3; repeat from * 3 times, end sc in ch-3 space of shell, ch 3, dc in last 2 sc; turn.

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, * ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, work Bobble in next st, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in next dc; repeat from * 3 times, end ch 3 dc in next sc, ch 3, dc in last 2 dc.

Repeat Rows 2 – 5  for Bobble and Shell pattern.

 

THROW

Chain 84.

Begin Bobble and Shell pattern; work Rows 1 – 5 once, then 4-row repeat 15 times.

Work Rows 2 – 4 once.

Work 1 row as for Row 2.

Fasten off.

 

FINISHING

Edging: Join yarn at any corner.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc in each st across top and bottom edges, work 2 dc in each end-of-row along each side edge, join with a slip st to beginning ch.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next st, * skip 2 sts, work 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with a slip st to first st.

Fasten off.

Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.

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Free Crochet Pattern Crochet 5 1/2 Hour Throw

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Afghan with Sleeves Crochet Pattern

This afghan with sleeves, cleverly called a "wrap-ghan" by Bernat, keeps you warm with your hands free to read, sip a cup of tea or work the remote. Make your own sleeved blanket in colors to match your decor with super-value yarn.

Materials:

• Yarn: Bernat® Super Value (Solids: 197 g/7 oz) (389 m/426 yds) Child- 6 balls Adult- 8 ballsOR Bernat® Worsted (Big Ball) (Solids: 400 g/14 oz) (532 m/582 yds) OR Bernat® Berella 4 (Solids: 100 g/3.5 oz) (197 m/216 yds)

  Child Size: 1910 yds/1750 m
  Adult Size: 2670 yds/2450 m
   

• Crochet Hook: Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: 12 sts and 10 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat.

Sizes:
To fit chest/bust measurements
Child Size: 24-32 ins [ 61-81.5 cm ]
Adult Size: 34-56 ins [ 86.5-142 cm ]

Instructions:

The instructions are written for Child size. If changes are necessary for Adult size the instructions will be written thus ( ).

BODY
Ch 136 (174).
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * across. 135 (173) sts. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat until work from beg measures 33½ (44½) ins [85 (113) cm], ending with a WS row.
Divide for armholes: Next row: (RS).
Pat across 35 (45) sts. Sl st across next 10 (11) sts. Pat across 45 (61) sts. Sl st across next 10 (11) sts. Pat across 35 (45) sts. Turn.

Right Back: Cont in pat on last 35 (45) sts until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a RS row.
Shape shoulder: Next row: (WS). Pat across 25 (31) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Collar: Cont in pat on 25 (31) sts until work from shoulder edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

Front: With WS facing, join yarn with sl st to center 45 (61) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a RS row.
Shape shoulders: Next row: (WS). Sl st across first 10 (14) sts. Pat across next 25 (33) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Collar: Cont in pat until work from shoulder edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

Left Back: With WS facing, join yarn with sl st to rem 35 (45) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8½ (10½) ins [21.5 (26.5) cm], ending with a RS row.
Shape shoulder: Next row: (WS). Sl st across first 10 (14) sts. Pat to end of row. Turn.
Collar: Cont in pat on rem 25 (31) sts until work from shoulder edge measures 3 (4½) ins [7.5 (11.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

SLEEVES
Ch 32 (40).
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * across. 31 (39) sts. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
4th row: As 2nd row.
5th row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first st. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dc in next sc. 2 sc in last st. Turn. 6th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 9 (11) times more. 51 (63) sts.
Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 12½ (17½) ins [32 (44.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Place markers at each end of last row.
Work 4 (6) rows even in pat. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder and collar seams. Sew in sleeves placing rows above markers along unworked sts of Body. Sew sleeve seams.

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Mesh Diamond Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

The open diamond work in this baby blanket

crochet pattern creates a light and lovely accent for the nursery. This baby blanket is sure to become an heirloom.

MATERIALS

• Bernat® Cottontots (Solids: 100 g / 3.5 oz)
  • 6 balls: #90007 (Sweet Cream)
• or Bernat® Cottontots (Ombres: 85 g / 3 oz)
• 7 balls
• Crochet Hook: size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) or size needed to obtain gauge.

MEASUREMENTS
Approx 39 x 40 ins [99 x 101.5 cm]

GAUGE
15 hdc and 11 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Ch 2 at beg of row counts as hdc.
Ch 143.
1st row: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (as 1 hdc). *1 hdc in next 5 ch. Ch 2. Miss next 3 ch. 1 hdc in next 6 ch. Rep from * to end. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next 4 hdc. Ch 4. Miss next hdc, ch 2, hdc. 1 hdc in next 5 hdc. Rep from * to end. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next 3 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in next ch-4 sp. Ch 2. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next 4 hdc. Rep from * to end. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next 2 hdc. Ch 2. 3 hdc in next hdc. Ch 2. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next 3 hdc.
Rep from * to end. Turn.
5th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in next 3 hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next 2 hdc.
Rep from * to end. Turn.
6th row: Ch 4 (as hdc and ch 2). *1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in each 5 hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. Ch 2. Rep from *, ending with 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
7th row: Ch 3 (as hdc and ch 1). *1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in next 7 hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 4. Rep from *, ending with Ch 1. 1 hdc in 2nd ch of ch 4. Turn.
8th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in next 9 hdc.** (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in next ch-4 sp. Rep from *, ending at **. 1 hdc in next ch-1 sp. 1 hdc in 2nd ch of ch 3. Turn.
9th row: Ch 3 (as hdc and ch 1). Miss next hdc. *1 hdc in next 9 hdc.** Ch 4. Miss next hdc, ch-2 sp, hdc. Rep from *, ending at **. Ch 1. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
10th row: Ch 4 (as hdc and ch 2). Miss next ch-1 sp and hdc. *1 hdc in next 7 hdc. Ch 2.** 1 hdc in next ch-4 sp. Ch 2. Miss next hdc. Rep from *, ending at **. 1 hdc in 2nd ch of ch 3. Turn.
11th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. *Ch 2. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next 5 hdc. Ch 2.** 3 hdc in next hdc. Rep from *, ending at **. 2 hdc in 2nd ch of ch 4. Turn.
12th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in next 2 hdc. Rep from * to end. Turn.
13th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next 2 hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in next 3 hdc. Rep from * to end. Turn.
14th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next 3 hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 4. Miss next hdc. 1 hdc in next ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in next 4 hdc. Rep from * to end. Turn.
15th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in next 4 hdc. (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in next ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in next 5 hdc. Rep from * to end. Turn.
Rep 2nd to 15th rows for pat until approx 40 ins [101.5 cm] total length, ending with 15th row.
Fasten off.

 

 

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