Easy Peasy Baby Blanket – Such a simple crochet baby blanket which is ideal for beginners, this pattern is an addition to my easy peasy baby set
Ideal for baby shower gifts.
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Easy Peasy Baby Blanket Written Instructions in UK and USA format
Easy Peasy Baby Blanket UK
Pattern Number CNC382
Skill Level: Easy
Abbreviations UK ch. Chain dc. Double Crochet tr. Treble Crochet rpt. Repeat ss. Slip Stitch
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
Finished size approx: 32 x 33 inches
Materials For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:- 350 grams of King Cole Melody DK Yarn
4.50mm & 4.00mm crochet hooks
TENSION – 4tr and 2.5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in an even number of chains.
With 4.50mm hook, make 122ch, 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr into each ch to end. Turn. (119tr + 3ch)
2nd Row – 3ch, 1tr into each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row until 69 rows have been worked in all. Turn.
Border – Change to 4.00mm hook, 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, 3dc into top of 3ch, work 2dc into each row end down first side of blanket, 3dc into corner, working along starting chain edge, work 1dc into each ch to end, 3dc into corner, work 2dc into each row end up second side of blanket, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Working 3dc into corners and slip stitching to first dc on the end of each row, work 3 more rows in dc around blanket. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.
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USA format below:-
Easy Peasy Baby Blanket USA
Pattern Number CNC382
Skill Level: Easy
Abbreviations USA ch. Chain sc.Single Crochet dc. Double Crochet rpt. Repeat sl st. Slip Stitch
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Finished size approx: 32 x 33 inches
Materials For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:- 350 grams of King Cole Melody DK
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
4.50mm & 4.00mm crochet hooks
GAUGE – 4dc and 2.5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Made in an even number of chains.
With 4.50mm hook, ch122, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end. Turn. (119dc + ch3)
2nd Row – ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row until 69 rows have been worked in all. Turn.
Border – Change to 4.00mm hook, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, 3sc in top of ch3, work 2sc in each row end down first side of blanket, 3sc in corner, working along starting chain edge, work 1sc in each ch to end, 3sc in corner, work 2sc in each row end up second side of blanket, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Working 3sc in corners and slip stitching to first sc on the end of each row, work 3 more rows in sc around blanket. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.
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