Hello everyone!
Today’s pattern is probably one of my favourites (I think I say that all the time).
You guys know how much I love making baby blankets and this one is by far one of my favourites.
The colour combinations are amazing and the texture is even better!
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This blanket was made by holding two strands of yarn together. The primary colour is the variegated and beautiful Mandala ombré, which is a category 4 (worsted weight) and the off-white/creamy colour is a category 3 (DK weight).
This is a beautiful combination because one is lighter than the other, making this blanket super light and not stiff at all, which is what you want when making a baby blanket.
Combining a primary colour with a white/creamy one will always make the colours a little bit softer, so keep that in mind when choosing a colour for your blanket.
I highly recommend using a worsted weight as the primary colour and a DK for the white.
If you want to make this blanket even simpler, you can just use one strand of bulky weight and it will probably give the same results.
Now let’s talk about the texture, this blanket has a beautiful yet simple texture.
Would you believe me if I tell you that this blanket was made using only single crochet stitches?
This is one of the projects that are perfect for beginners just starting to crochet, you only need to know how to do chains and single crochet, other than that, this blanket is a one-row repeat project.
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Stitches you should know
- Chain
- Single Crochet
Materials
- 3 skeins of yarn, category 4 Worsted weight – Lion Brand Mandala Ombré in the colour Tranquil. A total of 450 grams/945 meters app. Keep in mind I didn’t use all 3 skeins, I used 2.5 for this blanket. You will also need the same amount of yarn of a DK weight yarn in the colour white/off white/cream. You can use Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or Lion Brand Coboo.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US terminology
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Gauge
Stitch pattern: 4″ x 4″ = 14 stitches x 11 rows
Note
This entire project was made by holding two strands of yarn together, the primary colour being a worsted weight yarn (4) and the white being a DK weight yarn (3).
Pattern
Start with your foundation chain
Chain 114
Row 1: sc in the second ch from the hook, skip next ch, 3 sc in the next ch [skip 2 ch, 3 sc in the next ch]. Repeat the sequence to the last 2 ch, skip one ch and sc in the last one.
Do not chain one to continue to row 2, turn your work immediately.
Row 2: sc in the first sts, skip next st, 3 sc in the next st, [skip 2 sts, 3 sc in the next st]. Repeat the sequence to the last 2 sts, skip one st and sc in the last one.
Row 3-94: Repeat row 2.
Final size
30″(76 cm) wide x 40″(100 cm) length
More sizes
Lovey 12″x12″ (30 cm x 30 cm) -45 sts x 28 rows
Security 14″x17″ (36 cm x 43 cm) – 51 sts x 40 rows
Stroller 36″x35″ (92 cm x 90 cm) – 135 sts x 82 rows
Receiving 40″x40″ (102 cm x 102 cm) – 153 sts x 94 rows
Crib 36″x54″ (92 cm x 137 cm) – 135 sts x 127 rows
Toddler 42″x52″ (107 cm x 132 cm) – 159 sts x 122 rows
Lapghan 40″x48″ (102 cm x 122 cm) – 153 sts x 113 rows
Small throw 52″x60″ (132 cm x 152 cm) – 195 sts x 141 rows
Large Throw 60″x72″ (152 cm x 183 cm) – 228 sts x 169 rows
Twin 59″x85″ (150 cm x 216 cm) – 225 sts x 200 rows
Full 74″x85″ (188 cm x 216 cm) – 282 sts x 200 rows
Queen 80″x90″ (203 cm x 229 cm) – 303 sts x 212 rows
King 96″x90″ (244 cm x 229 cm) – 363 sts x 212 rows
California King 92″x94″ (234 cm x 239 cm) – 348 sts x 221 rows
And now you’re done! As simple as that, now you can make as many blankets as you’d like, they´re quick and fun to make, and I can assure you, you’ll want to make them for yourself as well!
If you make a blanket using my pattern, don’t forget to tag me on social media, you can find me as @CJ.DSGN on Instagram.
Happy Crochet! – Dani <3
I’m so excited about this one 😀. How many skeins-ish for the large throw do you think?