This pattern includes written instructions for a beginner's afghan in two sizes. It features easy repetition of basic crochet stitches and works up quickly.
Simply beautiful and cuddly!
Materials
Bulky (5) weight yarn O I used approx. 8 skeins for the stroller blanket and 13 skeins for the lap blanket in Loops and Threads Charisma (109yd/100m each) 9mm M/13 crochet hook Tapestry needle
Features
Gauge: 4 sts and 3 rows= 2" Stroller blanket finished measurements: 30" x 36" before border (will update when added) Lap blanket measurements: 50" x 60" before border (will update when added)
Pattern Key
Ch: Chain Sc: Single Crochet Hdc: Half double crochet F/O: Finish off Experience Level Beginner JacqualynWalker Craftymamaj@gmail.com www.TheCraftyGeekette.com www.facebook.com/thecraftygeekette Stroller Blanket: Ch 60 Row 1: Hdc 2 in second Ch from hook, Skip 1 Ch, \*Hdc 2 in next Ch, Skip 1 Ch\*, repeat from \* to \* to end, Hdc in last Ch, Ch 1 and turn Row 2-52: Hdc 2 in first Skip space and in each Skip space across, Hdc in turning Ch, Ch 1 and turn Row 53: Hdc 2 in first Skip space and in each Skip space across, Hdc in turning Ch Finishing notes: Do NOT F/O after Row 53. Ch 1 and turn, Sc around entire blanket, with 3 Sc in each corner, join in first Sc and F/O. Border: Join into the back loop of any Sc with a Sc, Sc in the back loop only around the entire blanket, with 3 Sc in each corner St, join in first Sc and F/O. Sew in ends. You can repeat the border round with a variety of colors to make this simple blanket more festive. Lap Blanket: Ch 100 Row 1: Hdc 2 in second Ch from hook, Skip 1 Ch, \*Hdc 2 in next Ch, Skip 1 Ch\*, repeat from \* to \* to end, Hdc in last Ch, Ch 1 and turn Row 2-88: Hdc 2 in first Skip space and in each Skip space across, Hdc in turning Ch, Ch 1 and turn Row 89: Hdc 2 in first Skip space and in each Skip space across, Hdc in turning Ch Finishing notes: Do NOT F/O after Row 89. Ch 1 and turn, Sc around entire blanket, with 3 Sc in each corner, join in first Sc and F/O. Border: Join into the back loop of any Sc with a Sc, Sc in the back loop only around the entire blanket, with 3 Sc in each corner St, join in first Sc and F/O. Sew in ends. You can repeat the border round with a variety of colors to make this simple blanket more festive. The Crafty Geekette. Copyright 2015, allrights are reserved. Please do not copy this pattern in any part with intention to redistribute or sell without my consent. You are welcome to sellfinished items made from this pattern.
