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Simply Stripes Baby Blanket

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Simply Stripes Baby Blanket

Grab two skeins of your favorite Caron yarn to make this Simply Stripes Baby Blanket. Crochet blankets always make a great homemade gift idea for baby showers, so be sure to keep this free crochet afghan pattern in mind.

It's quick and easy to crochet, and can be made to match any color baby nursery depending on the yarn you choose to use.

This crochet blanket measures 36 inches by 36 inches when it's complete and will be treasured for years to come. In addition, this adorable crochet baby blanket is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of a new baby!

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NotesNOTE: There are three colorways offered.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Crochet Gauge16 sts = 4"/10cm, 8 rows = 3"/7.5cm

Finished SizeApprox 36”/91.5cm x 36”/91.5cm

Materials List

  • Caron One Pound (100% Acrylic, 16oz/453.6g, 812yds/742 m skein):

    Colorway #1: #00510 White (A), 1 skein and #00580 Soft Sage (B), 1 skein

    Colorway #2: #00510 White (A), 1 skein and #00508 Sky Blue (B), 1 skein

    Colorway #3: #00510 White (A), 1 skein and #00513 Soft Pink (B), 1 skein
  • Size US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge
  • Yarn needle

Crossed Stitch

  1. Set up row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch, turn.

  2. Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), skip first sc, *skip next sc, dc in each of next 3 sc, dc back into last skipped sc; repeat from * across, end dc in last sc, turn.

  3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each dc to end of row, sc in top of turning ch, turn.

  4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for crossed st pattern.

Blanket

  1. Using A, ch 139. 

  2. Work set up row—138 sc.

Stripes

  1. Using A, work Rows 1 and 2 of crossed st pattern. 

  2. Using B, work Rows 1 and 2 of crossed st pattern. 

  3. Repeat these 4 rows, in desired colorway, until blanket measures approximately 34”/86.5cm from beginning, ending after Row 2 using A. Cut yarns.

Finishing

  1. Edging
    Round 1: With RS facing, join B with ch 3 in edge of blanket, dc evenly around all edges, working 3 dc in each corner; join with sl st in top of ch 3. Cut B.
    Round 2: With RS facing, join A and work same as Round 1.
    Fasten off.

  2. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.

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