Crochet Woven Dreams Baby Blanket
Imagine creating a cozy and beautiful baby blanket using the art of crochet. With intricate stitches and soft yarn, you can weave together a dreamy blanket that will keep your little one warm and snug. The process of crocheting allows you to personalize the blanket with unique patterns and colors, making it a special gift for a new baby or a cherished keepsake for your own child. As you work on the Crochet Woven Dreams Baby Blanket, you can feel the love and care that goes into each stitch. The repetitive motion of crocheting can be soothing and meditative, allowing you to relax and unwind as you create something beautiful. Whether you are an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking to try something new, this project is a wonderful way to express your creativity and create a timeless piece that will be treasured for years to come.
Materials:
–Red Heart Yarns Soft Essentials in Minty (4 skeins)
–Red Heart Yarns Soft Essentials Stripes in Jungle Stripes (4 skeins)
-J-6.00mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
-Yarn Needle
-Scissors
NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-You will need 964 Yards of yarn for this whole project. (4 skeins of each color)
-My blanket is 36 inches (92 cm)
-Different Afghan Sizes can be found in the middle of this pattern.
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
RSC: Reverse Single Crochet
BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
Pattern:
MAKE 5 squares in Minty and 4 squares in Jungle Stripes
Square:
Ch 23 (or any multiple of 3 +2)
Row 1: DC in 4th Ch from hook and across (21 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2 (Does NOT count as a stitch here and throughout) FPDC on first 3 sts, *BPDC on next 3 sts, FPDC on next 3 sts, repeat from * across, ending with FPDC, turn. (21 sts)
Rows 3-14: Repeat Row 2
Single crochet around the entire square (See video tutorial for specific locations to put stitches)
Fasten off.
Assembly Step:
Sew all 9 pieces together (See video tutorial for visual instructions on how to sew your squares together)
Border:
Start in a corner (middle sc)
Round 1: SC in each st around putting 3 sc in middle sc’s of the corners, Sl st to beg. sc.
Round 2: Starting in a middle SC of a corner, Ch up 3 (Counts as DC), [DC, ch 2, 2DC] in same st, *Sk next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st, repeat from * until middle sc of next corner, [2DC, ch 2, 2DC] in corner, repeat around.
IF your stitches do not line up, see video tutorial for a little tip (*wink wink*)
Round 3: In any corner ch sp: Ch up 3, [DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in same sp, *[sk next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st] across until next corner, [2DC, ch 2, 2DC] in corner, repeat from * around, sl st to ch up 3.
Round 4-10: Repeat round 3 changing color every 3 rounds.
Continue working rounds until your blanket is as large as you want it to be.
Reverse single crochet around the entire piece to clean up edge.