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Sunday, February 10, 2013

BIBBITY BOBBITY BLUE BABY BLANKET


BIBBITY BOBBITY BLUE BABY BLANKET

Lion Brand Pound of Love is the perfect medium for this baby blanket.  This combination of stitches makes a thick reversible fabric.  You can use another yarn, but be sure to use a yarn soft enough it doesn't turn out bullet proof.

MATERIALS:
Lion Brand Pound of Love [Worsted weight (4) yarn approximately 10.5 (12) ounces]
US size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
US size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
2 bobby pins or other markers (optional)

GAUGE: 12 sts and 12 rows = 4 X 4 inches


SIZE:  Approximately 21X28 (24X30) inches


NOTES:
1.  Read through all instructions before beginning.
2.  Larger hook is only used when specifically called for.
3.  To be certain you work in the last sc of the row mark the first sc with one of the markers.
4.  Matching cap.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With I hook chain 64 (74)

Row 1:  Working in the bumps on the back of the chain sc in second chain from hook and each chain across.  Ch 1, turn.  (63 (73) sts)

Switch to H hook for remainder of blanket.

Row 2:  Sc in each sc across.  Ch 2, turn.  (63 (73) sts)

Row 3:  *Sc in next st, tr in next st. Repeat from * across.  Sc in last st.  Ch 1, turn.  (63 (73) sts)

Repeat row 3 until blanket measures about 27.5 (29.5) inches from beginning chain. 

Next two rows:  Sc across.  (63 (73) sts)

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

28 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:29 AM

    I, Like you, enjoy crocheting most of all. This looks like the perfect blanket for my first grandbaby. Thanks for a beautiful pattern. Mary

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  2. Rayna5:45 PM

    What a great pattern! I'm on my fourth one. Perfect to work on while watching television! Thanks for this awesome pattern!

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  3. Pleases me to no end that you found the pattern and are enjoying it.

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  4. Sc in next stitch tr in next stitch. Do that mean triple crochet in next stitch?

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  5. Yes it does mean treble crochet.

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  6. @Suzetta thank you!

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  7. Does the ch 2 at beginning of row count as a stitch, so do I do my last stitch of the row in the ch 2 from previous row?

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  8. The ch 2 does not count as the first stitch.

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  9. Anonymous6:38 AM

    On row 1 you specify working in the back bump only. Does that follow through the entire work or only for the first row?

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  10. Only the first row.

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  11. Janet7:05 AM

    When turning your work where should the next stitch begin?

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  12. First stitch goes in the last sc of the previous row.

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  13. Perfect. Finally I've found a easy beautiful pattern. My great nephew is going to be a sweet swaddled prince.

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  14. Congrats on the great nephew.

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  15. Anonymous10:38 AM

    If I wanted ti make it wider, how many multiples is the pattern worked in?

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  16. 10 is a good number. Notice the difference in the chains for the two sizes.

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  17. Patty6:59 AM

    So when turning and repeating row 3, do you do a sc in the previous sc and tr in the previous tr or do you do a tr in the previous sc etc?


    Patty, CDA, ID

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  18. You tr in the tr and sc in the sc. If you click on the cap pattern you can see the tr line up straight not alternating.

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  19. Cant wait to try this one question if I want to make it larger do I have to make the chain a certain number

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  20. Use an even number of chains to start.

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    1. Anonymous8:56 AM

      Can you start it with a chainless single crochet foundation?

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  21. I don't see a reason you can't do that.

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  22. Looks fun! Your pattern says to repeat row 3 til desired length. Do you actually mean repeat rows 2 and 3? Looks like the rows are separated by a row of single crochet between each. Looking forward to making this!

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  23. Yes, rows 2 and 3.

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  24. Is this pattern in US or UK terms?

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  25. Anonymous1:52 PM

    Made for a baby shower. Added a white/cream border in sc (3 rounds). Turned out beautiful and Mommy to be loved it! Great pattern for a quick and easy project 😁

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