This guide will walk you through creating a beautiful and simple crochet baby blanket, perfect for beginners! The Tuba Crochet video demonstrates a visually appealing pattern, and this guide provides the written instructions to complement it.
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in two colors (approximately 872 yards of the main color and 545 yards of the contrasting color).
- Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook.
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/yarn needle (for weaving in ends).
- Stitch markers (optional, but helpful).
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- Sts: Stitches
Instructions:
- Foundation Chain: With your main color, chain 100.
- Row 1: DC in the 4th ch from the hook; *skip next 3 chs, (SC, CH3, 3DC) in next ch; repeat from * to last 4 chs; skip 3 chs, SC in last ch; CH3, turn.
- Row 2: DC in first sc, skip next 3 dc; *(SC, CH3, 3DC) in next ch3 space; repeat from * to turning ch; SC in turning ch space; CH3, turn.
- Repeat Row 2: Continue repeating Row 2 for the pattern.
- Color Changes: Complete 14 rows in the main color, then change to the contrasting color. Continue changing colors after every 14 rows.
- Seamless Color Changes: When you reach the last single crochet (SC) of the row in your current color, begin the stitch as usual. However, when you're ready to pull through the last loop of the SC, instead of completing it with the old
color, introduce the new color yarn. Pull this new color through the last loop of your SC to complete the stitch. Next, using the new color, chain three (CH 3) and continue crocheting the next row entirely in the new color. - Last Row: DC in first sc, SC in next ch3 space; *CH3, SC in next ch3 space; repeat from * to last 2 sts; DC in last sc, DC in turning ch space.
- Finishing: Fasten off, weave in all loose ends, and enjoy your new baby blanket!
This pattern creates a visually appealing blanket with a textured design. The color changes add a lovely striped effect. Feel free to adjust the number of rows to reach your desired blanket size.
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