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Baby Blankets 2019 - 2020

Arrow Stitch

V-Stitch Afghan

V-Stitch Afghan

Yarn: Red Heart    
Colors: White, Light Raspberry, Medium Purple & Pale Plum


Crochet Pattern at:
https://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Afghans/Arrow-Stitch-Crochet-Afghan-Pattern

V-Stitch Afghan

V-Stitch Afghan

V-Stitch Afghan

Yarn: Red Heart    
Color: Green Tones, Frosty Green 

& Tea Leaf


Crochet Pattern at

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-crochet-the-basic-v-stitch-978519

Shell Stitch

V-Stitch Afghan

Shell Stitch

For this blanket, you need groups of 6 so I chained  102 +1 for a total beginning chain of 103.

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver   
Colors: Turqua, White & Minty 

Crochet Pattern at: 
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/how-to-crochet-a-shell-stitch-979096

Leaping Stripes & Blocks

Leaping Stripes & Blocks

Leaping Stripes & Blocks

I used the standard blanket size pattern with a starting chain of 130.

Yarn: Caron One Pound 

Color: white
Yarn: Red Heart  

Colors: Pale Plum & Purple Tones

Crochet pattern at:
https://www.mooglyblog.com/leapingstripes-blocks-blanket-crochet/

Granny Square

Leaping Stripes & Blocks

Leaping Stripes & Blocks

Yarn: Bernat Satin    

Colors: Banana & Sage

Crochet pattern at:
https://daisycottagedesigns.net/free-crochet-patterns-granny-square/

Mock Granny Square

Leaping Stripes & Blocks

Mock Granny Square

Very easy pattern. I used a medium #4 yarn instead of the bulky yarn in the pattern. 

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver     

Color: Turqua
Variegated yarn donation 

from Stephanie

Crochet pattern at:
https://crochetdreamz.com/crochet-granny-stripe/

From the Middle

Alpine Stitch plus Triples

From the Middle

Easy and fast with chunky yarn!

Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket       
Colors: Baby Lilac & Pitter Patter


Crochet Pattern at:
https://www.yarnspirations.com/bernat-from-the-middle-baby-blanket/BRC0202-009779M.html

Snuggle Stitch

Alpine Stitch plus Triples

From the Middle

Great blanket pattern for leftover yarns. Very similar to the Buffalo/Plaid stitch (scroll down).
NOTE: Always start with an even number of stitches

 Yarn: Scrap Yarns       Color: any colors

Crochet Pattern at:

http://meetmeatmikes.com/weekend-project-how-to-crochet-a-snuggle-stitch-blanket/?utm_source=bloglovin.com&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+MeetMeAtMikes+(meet+me+at+Mikes)

Alpine Stitch plus Triples

Alpine Stitch plus Triples

Alpine Stitch plus Triples

I combined the Alpine stitch with alternating rows of triple crochets for a great pattern and used 100 single crochets in the foundation row.
NOTE: Always start the Alpine stitch 
with any even number of stitches.

Yarn: Caron One Pound    
Colors: White & Midnight Blue


Crochet Pattern at:

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/crochet-alpine-stitch-4772608

Alpine Stitch plus Border

Alpine Stitch plus Border

Alpine Stitch plus Border

I combined two different patterns for this baby blanket using the Alpine stitch for the center (100 single crochets in the foundation row) and a combination of stitches for the border.
NOTE: Always start the Alpine stitch 
with any even number of stitches.

 Yarn in center: Caron One Pound    Color: White


I combined two different patterns for this baby blanket using the Alpine stitch for the center (100 single crochets in the foundation row) and a combination of stitches for the border.
NOTE: Always start the Alpine stitch 
with any even number of stitches.

 Yarn in center: Caron One Pound    Color: White

Yarn for border: Bernat Satin     

 Color: Maitai


Crochet Pattern at:
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/crochet-alpine-stitch-4772608

Cluster Panels

Alpine Stitch plus Border

Alpine Stitch plus Border

Beautiful, open pattern perfect for a summer blanket.

Yarn: Bernat Satin 
Color: Maitai


Crochet Pattern at:

https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dw1e43f7db/PDF/BRC0502-012853M.pdfnetscape.aol.com

Sweet Dreams

Alpine Stitch plus Border

Sweet Dreams

To create any size blanket, simply chain any multiple of 10 + 2.  I started with a chain of 112.

Yarn: Caron One Pound      

Color: White
Scrap Yarns       

Colors: Hot Pink &  Orange

Crochet pattern at:
https://crochetdreamz.com/crochet-blanket-for-baby/

Sea Glass Throw

Sea Glass Throw

Sea Glass Throw

I worked this pattern in continuous rounds and did not add the corners as the pattern suggests. This soft wool-blend sport yarn was donated by Stephanie.

Yarn: Darlaine 
Colors: White, Navy & Deep Red

 

Crochet Pattern at:
https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dw2c677847/PDF/RHC0502-015960M.pdf

Granny Stripe

Sea Glass Throw

Sea Glass Throw

This pattern is great to use up scrap yarns and is quick and easy.

Crochet pattern at:
https://daisycottagedesigns.net/granny-stripe-blanket-tutorial/

I used a picot edging . 


Crochet Pattern at:
https://www.mybluprint.com/article/5-crochet-edges-to-have-in-your-arsenal 

Granny Stripe

Sea Glass Throw

Granny Stripe

Blues, grays and greens were used from my scrap yarn stash.


Crochet pattern at: https://daisycottagedesigns.net/granny-stripe-blanket-tutorial/

Granny Square

Granny Square

Granny Square

A pair of blankets perfect for twins!

Yarn: Mary Maxim DK
Colors: Rose and Aran


Crochet Pattern at:
https://daisycottagedesigns.net/free-crochet-patterns-granny-square/

Granny Square

Granny Square

Granny Square

Easy and quick!


 Yarn: Mary Maxim DK 

Colors: Rose and Aran

Crochet Pattern at: https://daisycottagedesigns.net/free-crochet-patterns-granny-square/

Modern Grace

Granny Square

Modern Grace

Yarn: Mary Maxim Baby’s Best
Color: Ecru

Crochet Pattern at:

http://moderngracedesign.blogspot.com/2012/09/baby-blanket-free-pattern.html

Modern Grace

Four Color Blanket

Four Color Blanket

Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby Chunky
Colors: Creamsicle & Surf Green

Crochet Pattern at:

http://moderngracedesign.blogspot.com/2012/09/baby-blanket-free-pattern.html

Four Color Blanket

Four Color Blanket

Four Color Blanket

I used three colors instead of four and changed  the row count of each color to a 4-4-2 pattern.

Yarn: Caron One Pound
Colors: White, Teal & Robin’s Egg

Crochet pattern at:
https://crochetncreate.com/four-color-baby-blanket/

‘Done in a Day

Four Color Blanket

‘Done in a Day

I began with a starting chain of 110 and a soft wool-blend sport yarn donated by Stephanie.

Yarn: Darlaine 
Colors: White, Navy & Deep Red

Crochet Pattern at:

https://dabblesandbabbles.com/easy-done-in-a-day-crochet-baby-blanket/

Blossom Blanket

Blossom Blanket

Blossom Blanket

I used a soft wool-blend sport yarn for this pattern. Yarn donated by Stephanie. 

Yarn: Darlaine 
Colors: Pink & Mauve

Crochet pattern at:
https://crochetncrafts.com/blossom-baby-blanket/

Be Creative!

Blossom Blanket

Blossom Blanket

I used leftover yarns and several simple crochet stitches including single, half, double and triple crochet to create a colorful rectangular baby blanket.

Thanks for the yarn Stephanie!

Rainbow Blanket

Blossom Blanket

Rainbow Blanket

The ‘bumpy’ texture works up into a 
warm, heavy weight, keeping baby nice and toasty! I love using just one color! 

Yarn: Caron One Pound
Color: Living Coral

Crochet pattern at:
http://petuniapill.blogspot.com/2012/03/pattern-for-rainbow-blanket.html?m=1

Wool Eater Blanket

Wool Eater Blanket

Wool Eater Blanket

This is a fun pattern to mix up the yarn colors and make several blankets for twins, triplets or quads.

Yarn: Caron One Pound
Colors: White, Midnight Blue 

& Robin’s Egg

Crochet pattern at:
http://sarahlondon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/crocheted-wool-eater-blanket.pdf

Wool Eater Blanket

Wool Eater Blanket

Wool Eater Blanket

Yarn: Caron One Pound

Colors: White, Lilac & Light Violet


 Crochet pattern at: http://sarahlondon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/crocheted-wool-eater-blanket.pdf

Wool Eater Blanket

Wool Eater Blanket

Wool Eater Blanket

Yarn: Caron One Pound

Colors: White, Teal & Yellow

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver       

Color: Turqua  


Crochet pattern at: http://sarahlondon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/crocheted-wool-eater-blanket.pdf

Wool Eater Blanket

Triangle Puff Blanket

Wool Eater Blanket

Yarn: Caron One Pound

Colors: White & Teal 

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver       

Color: Turqua 


Crochet pattern at: http://sarahlondon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/crocheted-wool-eater-blanket.pdf

Wool Eater Blanket

Triangle Puff Blanket

Wool Eater Blanket

Yarn: Caron One Pound 

Colors: White, Teal & Yellow


Crochet pattern at: http://sarahlondon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/crocheted-wool-eater-blanket.pdf

Triangle Puff Blanket

Triangle Puff Blanket

Triangle Puff Blanket

Quick and easy pattern. I designed a simple edging with the puff stitch as well.

Yarn: I love this yarn!      

Color: Ivory

Crochet pattern at:
https://daisyfarmcrafts.com/crochet-triangle-puffs-blanket/

Triangle Puff Blanket

Triangle Puff Blanket

Triangle Puff Blanket

Yarn: Caron One Pound  
Color: Robin’s Egg

Crochet pattern at:
https://daisyfarmcrafts.com/crochet-triangle-puffs-blanket/

Simple Shell Stitch

Triangle Puff Blanket

Triangle Puff Blanket

I started with a chain of 126 (use any multiple of 6).

Yarn Donation from Stephanie Novak    
Color: Variegated & Orange

Crochet pattern at:
https://naztazia.com/simple-shell-stitch/

Summer Mist Throw

Triangle Puff Blanket

Summer Mist Throw

Yarn: Lane Impeccable   
Colors: Soft Rose & White

Yarn Donation from Stephanie Novak: Multi 

Crochet pattern at:
https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dwb5e08ddb/PDF/CAC0502-006998M.pdf

Summer Mist Throw

Moss Stitch in a Square

Summer Mist Throw

Yarn: Caron One Pound
Colors: White, Teal, Robin’s Egg & Lime

Crochet pattern at:
https://www.yarnspirations.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-master-catalog-spinrite/default/dwb5e08ddb/PDF/CAC0502-006998M.pdf

Granny Square

Moss Stitch in a Square

Summer Mist Throw

Yarn Donation from Stephanie Novak    
Color: Variegated, White & Orange

Moss Stitch in a Square

Moss Stitch in a Square

Moss Stitch in a Square

Yarn Donation from Stephanie Novak    
Color: Variegated

Crochet pattern at:
https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/?s=moss+stitch+in+a+square

Juicy Fruits & Whipped Creme

Juicy Fruits & Whipped Creme

Juicy Fruits & Whipped Creme

Yarn: Caron One Pound      

Color: Mint Green & Cream

Yarn Donation from Stephanie Novak    
Color: Variegated

Crochet pattern at:
https://www.yarnspirations.com/red-heart-juicy-fruits-and-whipped-cr%C3%A8me-throw/RHC0502-020469M.html

Chunky Blanket

Juicy Fruits & Whipped Creme

Juicy Fruits & Whipped Creme

Yarn: I Love This Yarn!       

Color: Soft Pink

Yarn Donation from Stephanie Novak    
Color: Variegated

Crochet pattern at:
https://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2014/09/chunky-blanket-free-crochet-crochet.html

Chains in Line

Juicy Fruits & Whipped Creme

Chains in Line

Great pattern for variegated yarns.

Yarn Donations from Stephanie Novak    
Colors: Variegated & Pale Yellow

Crochet pattern at:
http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/04/chains-in-line-baby-blanket-free.html

Chains in Line

Plain Granny Square Solid

Plain Granny Square Solid

Great pattern for variegated yarns.

Yarn Donations from Stephanie Novak    
Colors: Variegated  & Pink

Crochet pattern at:
http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/04/chains-in-line-baby-blanket-free.html

Plain Granny Square Solid

Plain Granny Square Solid

Plain Granny Square Solid

These squares are easy to make when you are traveling.

Yarn Donation from Stephanie Novak    
Colors: Red and Multi

Yarn: I Love This Yarn! 
Colors: White, Ocean & Turquoise  

Crochet pattern at:
https://cypresstextiles.net/2016/01/08/plain-granny-square-2/

Arcade Stitch

Plain Granny Square Solid

Arcade Stitch

Work in multiples of 6 +1, so I chained 121 for this baby-sized blanket.

Yarn: Mary Maxim DK       

Color: Aran 

Crochet pattern at:
http://www.potterandbloom.com/blog/arcade-stitch

Arcade Stitch

Buffalo Check/ Plaid

Summer Mist Throw

Work in multiples of 6 +1, so I chained 121 for this baby-sized blanket.

Yarn: Luxury Aran  

Colors: Cream & Raspberry  

Crochet pattern at:
http://www.potterandbloom.com/blog/arcade-stitch

Summer Mist Throw

Buffalo Check/ Plaid

Summer Mist Throw

Yarn: Mary Maxim Baby’s Best   
Colors: Pink, Mint, Lavender, Blue, Yellow 

Crochet pattern at:
https://www.yarnspirations.com/caron-summer-mist-throw/CAC0502-006999V.html

Buffalo Check/ Plaid

Buffalo Check/ Plaid

Buffalo Check/ Plaid

This pattern requires multiples of 6 so for a baby-sized blanket I used 102 chains to start +5.

Yarn: Scrap yarns from Stephanie  
Colors: Pink, Lilac, Berry

Crochet Pattern at: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7SuOOaE3Uc

Pastel Rainbow

Arrow Stitch Afghan

Arrow Stitch Afghan

My own design.
Yarn: Mary Maxim Baby’s Best   
Colors: Pink, Mint, Lavender, Blue 

& Yellow

Arrow Stitch Afghan

Arrow Stitch Afghan

Arrow Stitch Afghan

Yarn: Caron One Pound 

Color: Soft Pink

Yarn: Red Heart 

Color: Pretty ‘n Pink

Crochet pattern at:
https://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Afghans/Arrow-Stitch-Crochet-Afghan-Pattern

Arrow Stitch Afghan

Arrow Stitch Afghan

Arrow Stitch Afghan

Yarn: Caron One Pound 

Colors: Cream & Sun Yellow

Crochet pattern at:
https://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Afghans/Arrow-Stitch-Crochet-Afghan-Pattern

Party Baby Blanket

Party Baby Blanket

Party Baby Blanket

My own design.

Yarn: Mary Maxim Baby’s Best   
Colors: Ecru, Pink, Mint, Lavender, Blue & Yellow

Wave Afghan

Party Baby Blanket

Party Baby Blanket

Work in multiples of 14 +2, so I chained 114 for this baby-sized blanket.

Top: Yarn: Scrap yarn in 8 colors

Crochet pattern at:
http://www.bhookedcrochet.com/2015/10/08/wavelength-afghan/

Wave Afghan

Party Baby Blanket

Wave Afghan

Work in multiples of 14 +2, so I chained 114 for this baby-sized blanket.

 Yarn: Caron One Pound    

Color: Mint   

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver   

Colors: Turqua & Minty

Crochet pattern at:
http://www.bhookedcrochet.com/2015/10/08/wavelength-afghan/

Wave Afghan

Work in multiples of 14 +2, so I chained 114 for this baby-sized blanket.

Scrap yarn in Orange, Yellow & White

Crochet pattern at:
http://www.bhookedcrochet.com/2015/10/08/wavelength-afghan/

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