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Beginner-friendly crochet baby blanket pattern

This blanket is using a very simple stitch. It is easy way to create interesting texture and a bit different to the usual crochet stitches. The blanket is worked in rows on the long side, alternating half double crochet row with single crochet in back loop only. Materials Yarn: I crochet the mittens and the hat with Big Merino from Drops Design but you could use any soft yarn of your preference. Crochet Hook Size: 6mm (please check the requirements of the yarn you are using) Yarn needle Abbreviation used yo = yarn over ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet FPdc = front post double crochet BPdc = back post double crochet Body of the blanket To start chain any even number of stitche. Mine is 114 stitches. Row 1: Hdc in the third chain from the hook, *skip one ch, hdc in the next ch, hdc around the previous hdc*. Repeat from * to * until there is just one stitch left
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Crochet Hat for Babies - cable crochet

I wanted to crochet cabled hat for some time now and finally I have it ready. The pattern is for approximately 0-6 months old babies. The brim is very stretchy, which is good and the hat fits for longer. The hat is worked from the brim up to the top. The brim is worked in rows then joined together and folded. The hat is worked onto the brim and in the round. Beginning chains do not count as the 1st stitch for each round (and row) throughout the pattern. For example, at the end of a round, sl st join to the 1st stitch of the round not the beginning chain Difficulty level: Intermediate Size: 0-6   Circumference measurements notes: The measurements for the circumference are taken at the brim. The brim is stretchy and it is with few inches (cm) smaller than the head circumference for a nice and snug fit. Height measurements notes: The height is measured from the brim to the top after the brim is folded. Tension: The exact tension is not essential but it

Woven Crochet Stitch

Begin with even number of stitches UK abbreviation   Row 1: DC in second ch from hook, *1 ch, skip 1 ch, 1dc in next ch*. Repeat from * to * as many times as your work requires. Turn. Row 2: Ch 1, skip the first dc,*1dc in 1st ch sp, 1ch,, skip 1dc* . Repeat from * to * as many times as your work requires. Turn. Repeat Row 2 as many times as needed to reach the desired lenght. US abbreviation   Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, *1 ch, skip 1 ch, 1sc in next ch*. Repeat from * to * as many times as your work requires. Turn. Row 2: Ch 1, skip the first sc,*1sc in 1st ch sp, 1ch, skip 1sc* . Repeat from * to * as many times as your work requires. Turn. Repeat Row 2 and 3 as many times as needed to reach the desired lenght. Picture to follow.

Wide Checkers Crochet Stitch

Begin with multiple of 10st + 5 UK abbreviation   Row 1: DC in second ch from hookl 1dc each of the next 3 chains, *1tr in each of the next 5 ch, 1dc in each of the following 5 ch*. Repeat from * to * as many times as your work requires. Turn. Row 2: Ch 2, 1tr in each of the next 5 st, *1dc in each of the next 5 tr, 1tr in each of the following 5 dc*. Repeat from * to * as many times as your work requires. Turn. Row 3: 1ch, skip first tr, 1 dc in each of the next 4 tr, *1tr in each of the next 5 ch, 1dc in each of the following 5 ch*. Repeat from * to * as many times as your work requires. Turn. Repeat Row 2 and 3 as many times as needed to reach the desired lenght. US abbreviation   Row 1: SC in second ch from hookl 1dc each of the next 3 chains, *1dc in each of the next 5 ch, 1sc in each of the following 5 ch*. Repeat from * to * as many times as your work requires. Turn. Row 2: Ch 2, 1dc in each of the next 5 st, *1sc in each of the next 5 dc, 1tr in each of

Crochet Waves Stitch Tutorial

There are so many different ways to crochet wavy stitches but I really wanted to find something to look very close to the wave knitting stitch. This is one of the options I did try for now. I intend to post one more later and see which one would I prefer in terms of softnes of the garment. This sample I crochet with Dorps Baby Merino yarn and I used crochet hook 3.5mm. It became really nice visually but the texture didn't feel soft enought to my liking. I have unraveled it and I crochet the same with 4.5mm hook. It feels much better to me, softer for sure. Therefore, I would advise you to try a small sample and see how you feel about the yarn you are using and the hook size.   chst = chain stitch tr = treble crochet (double crochet in US terms) dc = double crochet (single crochet in US terms) The pattern: Start by working a chain of however many repetitions of 17 you like (I did 3) + 3 additional chains at the end. R1: Tr in the third st from the hook (this will co

Cable baby blanket knitting pattern

I was looking to knit cable blanket, light, airy and timeless. Cables are classic and I hope this cable knit blanket will not go out of style or at least not soon. This pattern met my goal, I love it and I hope you will love it too. You will need: Circular Knitting size 4 mm (US 6). Yarn needle to wave in the ends. 100% Cotton; approximately 7 x 50 gr balls.  Size of the blanket 70 x 90 cm       Stitch abbreviations: P= purl; K= knit; P= yarn over; sk2po= slip2 together, pass the slipped stitch over.                    The Pattern: Cast on 167 sts on circular needles size 4 mm.  Row 1 to 18: Purl.  Row 19(RS): P10, k1, p1, * k6, p1, yo, k3, sk2po, k3, yo, p1*. Repeat from* to * 8 times; k6, p1, k1, P10.  Row 20: Purl. Row 21: P10, k1, p1, *k6, p1, k1, yo, k2, sk2po, k2, yo, k1, p1*. Repeat from* to * 8 times; k6, p1, k1, P10. Row 22: Purl. Row 23:P10, k1, p1, *k6, p1, k2, yo, k1, sk2po, k1, yo, k2, p1*. Repeat from* to * 8 times; k6, p1,