For this delicious little blanket I used Spud and Chloe fine yarn.
Colours - Calypso #7806 blue
Cricket #7804 green
Sassafras #7808 hot pink
Clementine #7802 orange
Shitake #7814 soft brown ( the colour is represented corrctly on their website)
I bought two skeins of each colour except Shitake which I bought three of.
Blanket size is bassinet or stroller.You will make 42 squares (unless you want a larger blanket)
Ch = chain
SS = slip stitich
SC =single crochet
DC = double crochet
1/2 DC = half double crochet
TC = triple crochet
Circles:
Ch 4 and join into a ring with a ss.
Ch 3 into first space then DC twelve times around the ring.
Join with a ss.
Round 1:
Ch 3 then DC into the first space.
Dc into the next space.
Dc twice into the next space.
Continue alternating once then twice into each space around the ring.
Join with a SS.
Round 2:
Ch 3 then repeat the pattern as above.
Join with a SS.
Round 3 :
Ch 3 and DC into the first space.
Dc once into the next two spaces.
DC twice into the next space.
Repeat *DC x 2 , DC x 1 , DC x 1* around the ring.
Join with a ss.
Round 4 :
Colour #2 for final circle round
Repeat Dc x 2 , DC x 1 , Dc x 1 into each space around the circle.
Join with a ss.
Change to your main colour.
Square:
Ch 3 then DC into first space on circle ( where you landed and ss).
Ch 2 then DC twice into the same space as above.
*This makes your first corner
Dc once into the next three spaces.
1/2 DC into the next two spaces.
SC into the next three spaces.
1/2 DC into the next two spaces.
DC into the next three spaces.
DC twice into the next space then CH 2 then DC twice
*This is your second corner
Repeat the above pattern starting with the DC into next three spaces until you have come around to the first corner again.
SS into the corner to join the round and begin the next row.
Second Row of Square:
Repeat the above pattern but you will DC three times , then 1/2 DC three times ( formerly twice), and SC four times ( formerly three times) for each side.Corners are the same.
SS into the corner to secure your row and begin on a corner again fr the final row.
Third Row of Square:
CH 3 , DC , ch 2 ,DC twice into the first corner.
Dc into every space along the side.
Work into the corner as above.
DC into every space for the next side.
Complete the square as above.
Join with a ss.
Cut yarn leaving a four inch tail and pull through the last loop on your hook thereby tying it off.
Your square will be curly.DO NOT PANIC
Block that square.If you have used the same yarn I did you will block it to and 11 cm square.
I found it so much faster and simpler to block the squares as I went.
Assembly:
Using a tapestry needle that will fit your yarn,lay the blocked squares into your desired pattern.
Working on all the vertical rows, start with the first squares in two rows and , right sides facing,use your hook toe ss them together using the main colour.
You will be able to crochet those tails into the ss as you work your way along so no need for sewing them in later.
Once the first two rows are joined,start back at the beginning and work the next row of squares in.
Once you have joined all the squares going in one direction,turn you work and ss the rowns together going the other way.
You will have ridges joing the squares on the back but I think this gives a nicer finish on the front.I have seen it done the other way around so it is personal preference.Of course you join them to give the look you prefer.
The Border:
First Row-
Working into the first corner just as I did on each square I then DC into each space along the side.
Work into the corner again then repeat for the next side.
Second Row-
Repeat the pattern above.
Third Row-
Work into the corner then TC into each space along the side.
Work into the corner ( Dc x2 ,CH 2 , DC x2)
Join with a ss,cut your yarn leaving a tail and pull through the last loop to secure.
Sew the tail in.
** Decorative option.
Work into the corner.
CH 4 then ss in the forth space along.
CH 4 then ss repeating above.
Work into your next corner then repeat the above pattern for the next side.
When you arrive back at your first corner secure with a ss.
Now working into each chain4:
SS,1/2 DC, DC x2 , 1/2 DC, SS into the chain.
Put hook into the next chain and work as above.
When you get to a corner repeat the pattern but DC x 3 instead of x2 to get you around the bend.
Repeat the pattern along the next side.
Once you have completed all sides join with a SS and cut a four in tail.
Pull through the final loop and secure.
Weave in using a tapestry needle.
This will give you a lovely scalloped edge.
Finally-you will need to block the blanket to get your rows nice and neat.It also seems to soften the yarn alot.
# When I was working on this blanket I would sometimes find myself with the wrong number of spaces left when I worked the first row for the square. I blame tv! Distraction....
Make sure when you arrive back at the beginning of the last two row on your circle you end with a DC x2.
I found it much easier to ignore a space than invent one.
Once you have blocked the blanket for the final time you won't see these ( ahem) hiccups.
I love this little baby blanket.
*The bunny in the photo is knitted from Itty Bitty Toys by Susan B Anderson.
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