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    Single Crochet Baby Blanket with Puffed Stitch Border

    July 5, 2019 /

    The single crochet baby blanket with puffed stitch border is the easiest blanket to crochet, and it’s a perfect project for someone new to crochet who is trying to master keeping rows and edges aligned. Get Started on the Single Crochet Blanket Begin by crocheting a chain of 101. For the first row, single crochet into each chain (end with 100 stitches). At the end of row 1, chain 1, single crochet across the next row. Repeat until the blanket is the desired length. To create more interest, add rows of a contrasting color. Vary the height of the rows. In the blanket pictured below, I added two stripes of…

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    Easy to Make Free Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern

    February 11, 2019 /

    I enjoyed following this free crochet baby sweater pattern; though, I did make some slight modifications. The pattern from Yarnspirations is for a kitty or bear character. Given the silkiness and weight of the yarn, I decided to shorten the sleeves and omit the character feature. This is a sweater that can be worn in the spring or summer; however, it can also be worn in the winter with a shirt beneath. I used Bernat Softee Baby Cotton DK yarn. The colors are cotton (creamy white) and pale periwinkle. The yarn type was suggested by the pattern maker. I don’t recall if I used the suggested hook size or not,…

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    Block Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern | Crochet

    June 25, 2018 /

    The block stitch baby blanket pattern crochets up beautifully. The two colors and the orderly stitch are elegant.  To complete the finished look, I added four rows of single crochet edging. Get pattern details below the image. Finished measurements: 34×34 inches. Yarn A: Himalaya Spring Light Green (Lot: 783) – Aran weight Yarn B: Himalaya Spring Cream (Lot: 780) – Aran weight The yarn is 60% cotton and 40% manufactured fibers – acrylic. Hook: 6.00MM/J10 Block Stitch Baby Blanket Chain 100 (block stitch is worked in multiples of five). Row 1 (RS) – yarn A: Dc in the fourth ch from hook and in each ch across, do not fasten off. Remove…

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