Lastly, but not leastly, the shell easy-peasy baby blanket is another one that juxtaposes a gentle texture with an appropriate color selection. Moreover, it also sports a crisp, definite edge that clearly defines the shape of the blanket.
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Easy-Peasy Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
To summarise, the name says it all. Indeed, between the gentle texture and the soft but well defined color palette, there's little you could add to this description. This project is, furthermore, a great example of a pattern where the main stitching also defines its own edge, without the need for a separate border, if that's your preference.
Gentle River Ripple Blanket
This gentle river ripple blanket uses bold colors to show off the popular chevron pattern. It has a timeless appeal to home decor. This is my second chevron blanket that I have ever made. The soft peaks and valleys in this chevron throw remind me of gentle ripples on the water in the moonlight. I was going for a gentle wavy effect and after playing around with the stitches for a bit, the look just came together. Generally, the chevron or zig zag look is achieved by increasing and decreasing stitches at regular intervals throughout a row of stitches. This color pattern is repeated 6 times. To make this blanket symmetrical, I added four more rows of the Cape Cod Blue yarn to the end. Blanket is a total of 64 rows.
Beautiful Shell Blanket
However, an ocean shell blanket can also be made using different yarns of carefully chosen colors, not a pre-made ombre one. Therefore, here is a beautiful blanket that presents gentle color transitions, yet is made 4 distinct colors. In particular, I think the transition is well combined with the alternating textures of the color bands.
Dune Blanket
Moreover, shell blanket ideas aren't limited to the shell stitch as such. Additionally, you can outfit them with trim, borders and edges to give them that completed look or a crisp edge. Indeed, this will make them perfect as a throw or perhaps even an area rug for a hallway, bathroom or living space.
Ruffled Edge Baby Blanket
This Ruffled Edge Baby Blanket is the perfect pattern to snuggle your newborn baby with for years to come. Ruffled edging makes this crocheted afghan ideal for precious baby girls, but boys will appreciate the unique ruffled texture, as well. This free pattern includes seven different sizing directions (swaddle blanket, crib blanket, newborn baby blanket, receiving blanket, baby blanket, lapghan and child blanket). Make this easy crochet afghan for your own little bundle of joy, or make it for an expectant friend.
