Crochet My Little Sunshine Baby Blanket
The "Crochet My Little Sunshine Baby Blanket" is an adorable and heartwarming project that will bring joy to any nursery. With its bright and cheerful colors, this blanket is perfect for wrapping your little one in cozy comfort. The intricate crochet stitches create a soft and textured fabric, making it ideal for keeping your baby warm and snug. Whether you're crafting it for your own bundle of joy or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one, this blanket is sure to be treasured for years to come. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's get started on creating a precious keepsake that will be cherished by the whole family!
Materials Needed:
- Approx 600 yards of dk yarn
- G hook
- stitch markers(optional)
Things to keep in mind:
- In every row, the chain 3 to start the row will NOT count as a stitch. Instead, work a dc(what you will be using most of the time) into the same space as your starting chain of three in each new round. Then, when you come to the end of each round you will ss to close into the top of the first stitch that is counted. This helps to keep noticeable gaps out of your where they’re not wanted!
- In rows that start with two dc in the same stitch, I worked both in the same space as the starting chain of three
- Final stitch counts are shown at the end of every round(until the last section, which is worked in chains and would not add up the same).
- Repeats in the pattern work a little differently for different sections, and increases aren’t always in the same place from round to round. It all just depended on what seemed to work best for the design and for creating concise instructions.
Abbreviations used:
- ss- slip stitch
- ch-chain
- dc-double crochet
- The repeat is indicated in-between a set of asterisk (**)
Instructions
Solid Center(Rounds 1-4)
Start by making a magic circle. If you need some help with that, you can see my magic circle.
Round one: Ch3 and dc 12 into the magic circle. SS to close(12 sts).
Round 2: ch3 and add a 2dc into the same stitch. dc 2 into every other stitch and ss to close. (24sts)
Round 3: ch3, *2dc into the same stitch, dc 1* repeat around the round to the last stitch. Ss to close. (36 sts)
Round 4: ch3, *dc 2 into the same stitch., dc 2)* repeat around and ss to close. (48 sts).
Starting Sun Design (Rounds 5-9)
Round 5: ch 3, dc in the same stitch. *Ch 2, skip 1, dc 3 starting in next stitch.* repeat around until the last 3 stitches. Finish by completing the set of 3 dc that you started at the beginning. Ss to close.(60 sts)
Round 6: ch3, *dc 2 into the same stitch, dc 4* repeat around until the last 4 sts. Dc 4 and ss to close. (72 sts)
In your repeat, the increasing stitch should fall above the last dc in your group of 3 from the row below.
Round 7: ch3 dc 1 into the same stitch, dc 2. *ch2, skip1 and dc 5* repeat around, making sure that your spaces line up with the ones from row 5. At the end of the round you will dc 2 and ss to close. (84 sts)
Round 8: ch3, dc 1 into the same stitch, dc 2 into 1 stitch. *Dc 6, dc 2 into 1 stitch* repeat around to the last 4 stitches. Your increases should again line up with the last dc in each group from the previous row. Dc 4 and ss to close. (96 sts)
Round 9: ch3 and dc into the same stitch. *ch2, skip1 st and dc 7* repeat around to the last 3. Dc 3 and ss to close. (108 sts).
Adding Bobbles (Rounds 10-15)
Note: Each bobble is made by dc 5 into one space, and then ss behind the stitches through the top of the first and last dc.
Round 10: ch 3 *bobble, dc2, dc2 in 1, dc 5* repeat around and ss into first bobble.(120 sts)
Round 11: ch 3 and dc into the same stitch(should basically come out of the top of the bobble. Dc 5.
*ch2, skip 1, dc9, dc 2 in 1, dc9* repeat around. The round will end in the middle of a pattern repeat. Ss to close.
Round 12: ch 3 and dc 1`together. Dc 4, Dc 2 in 1. *dc 10, dc 2 together* Repeat around, ending in the middle of a repeat. Ss to close(144 sts)
Round 13: ch 3 and dc 1 together(your dc is still the first stitch. Count it in this repeat: *dc 8, ch 2 and skip 1. Dc 14 and dc 2 in one stitch* repeat around. You should finish with an increase. (156 sts).
Round 14: ch 3 *bobble. Dc 11, dc 2 in 1.* repeat around. (168 sts).
A the end of this row, I (again) slip stitched into the top of the bobble to start the next round right above it.
Round 15: *dc 13, dc 2 in 1* repeat around (180 sts).
Larger Sunburst (Rounds 16-24)
Note: In this section, alternating solid and mesh stitches make the “sunbeam” pattern. Increases are in the mesh sections
Round 16: *dc (ch 1 and skip a stitch, dc3)x3 ch 1 and skip a stitch, dc 2 in 1* repeat around and ss to close. (192 sts).
Round 17: *sc 15, sc 2 in one stitch* repeat around and ss closed. (204 sts)
Round 18: ch 5 and *dtr, (ch 1 and skip a stitch, dtr3) x3 ch 1 and skip a stitch, dtr 2, dtr 2 in 1* (216 sts)
Round 19: *sc 17, sc 2 in one stitch* repeat around and ss closed. (228 sts)
Round 20: *dc (ch 1 and skip a stitch, dc3)x3 ch 1 and skip a stitch, dc 4, dc 2 in 1* repeat around and ss closed(240 sts)
Round 21: *sc 19, sc 2 in one stitch* repeat around and ss closed. (252 sts)
Round 22: *dc(ch1 and skip a stitch, dc) x 8, bobble, ch1 and skip a stitch, dc, ch2.* (you will skip one stitch and start your next repeat with a dc in the next stitch. This should line up the “windows”. Your last ch 2 will end with the ss to close the round. (264 sts)
Round 23: *(dc, ch1 and skip a stitch) x10 dc, ch 2* Repeat around and ss to close. (276 sts)
Round 24: (dc, ch 1 and skip a stitch) x3. *Dc, bobble, (dc, ch 1 and skip a stitch) x7. Ch2 and skip a stitch.* repeat around and ss to close( 288 sts)
Final Petal/Large Sunburst Section (Rounds 25-32)
Round 25: dc 17, ch2 and skip a stitch. (dc 24, ch2 and skip a stitch) x11. dc 7 and ss to close. (312 sts).
Notes:
- The middle of each dc section should be centered on the last set of bobbles, and the open spaces should be above/centered on the set of bobbles before that.
- Make sure to dc2 when you are at a ch2 from the previous row.
- -make sure your chains are loose enough. Lay it flat several times from rounds 25-30 to make sure it lays well.-make sure your chains are loose enough. Lay it flat several times from rounds 25-30 to make sure it lays well.
Round 26: dc 14, dc 3tog. Ch3 and sc into open space.
(ch3, dc3tog, dc17, dc3tog, ch3 and sc into open space)x11 ch3, dc3tog, dc3, ss to close.
Round 27: *dc 13, dc3tog, ch3 and sc into first open space, ch4 and sc into next open space, ch3* repeat around and ss to close.
Round 28: dc3tog, dc9, dc3tog. Ch3 and sc into first open space, (ch 4 and sc into next open space)x2 ch 3.
*dc3tog, dc9, dc3tog. Ch3 and sc into first open space, (ch 4 and sc into next open space)x2 ch 3* repeat around. ss to close.
Round 29: *dc3tog, dc5, dc3tog. Ch3 and sc into the open space. (Ch 4 and sc into next open space) x3 Ch3 * repeat around and ss to close.
Round 30: *dc3tog, dc, dc3tog. Ch3 and sc into the open space. (Ch 4 and sc into next open space) x4 Ch3.* repeat around and ss to close.
Round 31: *dc3tog, Ch3 and sc into the open space. (Ch 4 and sc into next open space) x5 Ch3 .* repeat around until the very last join. Instead of just chaining 3, ch2 and dc into the top of the last point.
Round 32: *ch 4 and sc into the next open/ch4 space.* repeat around until the very last join. Instead of just chaining 4, ch2 and dc into the beginning of the row.
And Woohoo-you’re all done!