Skein and Hook

My husband's friend just had a baby girl and I whipped this up for that sweet, new bundle of joy.  I love the texture of the middle portion and the lines of the border that you get by working in the back loops only. You can make this  blanket as big or small as you want.  Use any yarn and corresponding hook that you would like, start with a beginning chain that is a multiple of 2 + 1 and make it as wide as you would like then repeat row 2 to reach your desired length.  Follow the border as specified. Even though I have this pictured in pink for a baby girl, it would be great for a baby boy too.  I'm planning on making one in gray and one in navy for baby boys that are due to arrive soon. This would even be great in a bigger size for as a throw. Materials needed: • 5.00MM crochet hook • Cascade Yarns Pacific- Used here: 3 skeins of 06 Baby Pink • Tapestry needle for sewing in the ends  Gauge: • 8 hdc= 2 inches ...

This is one of the first baby blankets that I designed.  It continues to be one of my favorites.  It reminds me of delicate lace.  I think its perfect for a sweet baby girl.  Though I am sure you could make it in blue or gray and it would be beautiful for a baby boy.  I hope you enjoy making this as much as I did. Materials needed: • U.S. J/10-6.00 MM crochet hook • Worsted weight yarn:          -Color A= Loops & Threads Impeccable- Soft Rose (1.5 skeins)          -Color B= Loops & Threads Impeccable- Aran (less than 1 skein) • Tapestry needle for sewing in the ends Gauge: • 6 dc= 2 inches Abbreviations: • ch= chain • sc= single crochet • dc= double crochet • sl st= slip stitch Finished size: • 26” x 33” For the main body of the blanket: With Color A, ch 69. 1: Turn and dc in the fourth ch from hook an...

The Bretton Baby Blanket is a really versatile baby blanket pattern! The design works great for a baby boy or baby girl. For a girl, you can swap out the blue for pink or purple. The pattern is written for three colors, but it would be beautiful in solid winter white- or any color really. You can also get creative and change color in every round of outer portion! It is the perfect size for use in a car seat or stroller and it makes a great baby shower gift! Materials needed: • U.S. I/9- 5.5 MM crochet hook • Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors.   Used here:          -Color A- Red Heart Super Saver- Aran (1 skein)          -Color B- Red Heart Super Saver- Coffee (1 skein)          -Color C- Red Heart Super Saver- Aruba Sea (1 skein) • Tapestry needle for sewing in the ends Gauge: • 3dc = 1 inch, 5 rows = 3 inches Abbreviations: • ch= cha...