A fast working mindful baby blanket that is sure to bring joy.
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Right let’s get to it shall we?
First off I would like to thank my wonderful and very patient team of testers.
Sallyanne Fisher, Lynne Duffin, and Sarah Speer, an amazing bunch of people and without whom, I simply could not do this.
So, what do you need to make this blanket.
You’ll also need:-
4 balls of DK 4mm hook
Or 6 balls of Chunky 6mm hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Abbreviations – US terms
Single Crochet – SC
Double Crochet – DC
Back Post Treble Crochet – BPTR
Bobble – BOB
Chain(s) – CH(S)
Space – SP
Skip – SK
Slip Stitch – SL ST
Stitch(es) – ST(S)
Repeat – Rep
Gauge
Not necessary for this project
Bobble Stitch: *Wrap the yarn over twice, insert hook through stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, take off 2 loops, yarn over, take off 2 loops*. Rep * * 5 times in total into the same stitch, yarn over once more and pull through all 6 loops on the hook. CH 1.
Video instructions for this stitch can be found by clicking here: (on Flo’s Crafty Crochet on YouTube)
Video instructions for the bobble stitch can be found below
The paid pattern also includes a chart to see placement of the bobbles and a step by step photo tutorial guide for creating the bobble stitch. Paid pattern also includes the formula for any size blanket.
If using Chunky CH 73 for 72 ST
Using DK weight CH106
RS Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and each ST across. CH1, turn. (105 sts)
WS Row 2: DC 3 *CH1, SK1, bob, CH1 to close, CH1, SK1, DC 5* rep * * across to last 6 ST, CH1, SK1, Bob, CH1, SK1, DC 3. CH1, turn.
RS Row 3: SC across making sure to SC in the CH before and after and of the Bob. CH1, turn.
WS Row 4: DC 3 *CH1, SK1, bob, CH1 to close, CH1, SK1, (DC, BPTR) x2, DC * rep * * across to last 6 ST, CH1, SK1, Bob, CH1, SK1, , DC 3. CH1, turn. (The BPTR is worked around the DC/BTPR below the previous SC row each time)
RS Row 5: SC across making sure to SC in the CH before and after and of the Bob. CH1, turn.
Repeat rows 4 & 5 until your blanket is a desired length. st ST. FO and weave in all ends.
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Thanks everyone
Fiona
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