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crochet baby blanket from redheart

(6 ratings)
Recipe by
Carol Junkins
Hanson, MA

Ok I finished my baby blanket, haven't crocheted in along time so this is a great that I was able to do this again now that I have arthritis in the fingers in my right hand. Phew ~

(6 ratings)
yield 22 "X22"
prep time 5 Min
cook time 14 Hr
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For crochet baby blanket from redheart

  • 2
    skeins 7046 bunny print/ white
  • 1
    skein 7001 / multi blue and pink

How To Make crochet baby blanket from redheart

  • 1
    I used one large skein of white and 1 skein of baby green and 1 skein of baby pink yarn. Also this pattern came with directions for a teddy bear which I haven't attempted yet but may and if I do I will post it with the directions.
  • 2
    BLANKET: Hook size F ~ for main color G ~ for trim or border Chain 100 Row 1 ~ (Right Side) Sc in 3rd chain from hook, dc in nest ch. * sc in next ch: rep from * across; turn = 99 sts. Rows 2-90 Ch 2 (counts as a dc), skip first dc, sc in next sc. *dc in next dc, sc in next sc rep from * to last st; dc in top of ch 2 turn. At end of last row, do not fasten off but sc evenly around entire blanket working 3 sc in each corner join with a sl st to first sc of the round. Fasten off. Fasten off.
  • 3
    Border: With right side facing and larger hook, attach CB in any sc. ch 1 sc in same sc * skip next sc. 4 dc in next sc, skip next sc, skip next sc. rep from * around adjusting as necessary at corners and end of round; join to first sc. fasten off.
  • 4
    I just put the edge on the top and bottom of the afghan and put four rows of stripped pattern every 20 rows, sorta made it my own I guess. haha
  • 5
    Just wanted to show a few other afghans I made many moons ago, can't even tell you how many afghans I have made and given away as gifts for weddings and showers. Just haven't done any for quite a few years now !
  • 6
    Don't forget you can make stuffed animals as well for baby gifts ! Made these for my girls when they were little ~ don't have directions now but if you go to Red Heart free crochet patterns then put in search stuffed animals you can download the directions.

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