Meadowside Baby Blanket is a woven looking blanket created without a huge weaving machine but only with a hook and yarn. the look and texture is achieved by working a two row pattern repeat and some scrap yarn which makes this the perfect stash busting crochet project. The pattern is supported by a videotutorial to help you along with this innovative technique. I used cottonsoft yarn with scraps of chunky wool rowving yarn to chieve thid lovely look.
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Chunky Crochet Gilet Hoody
This pattern is for sizes 12 months - 12 years and is beginner friendly. It can be worked up quickly using chunky yarn and the pattern is simple and easy to follow written in US terms. The Gilet is made in one piece, sewing the shoulders and adding the hood. It is great for a first project or for those still new to the craft. I have added instructions for pockets (There is no pocket instructions in size 12m). Buttons are optional and are easily added. The overall finish is chunky, bouncy and soft. The front lapels and hood will be oversized and will drape for comfort and ease. The stitches used are HDC (Half double crochet) FPDC (Front post double crochet) BPDC (Back post double crochet) stitch explanations will be explained in pattern. The yarn used for this pattern is - Wendy with wool - Super chunky in PETAL Materials: Crochet hook: 10mm Stitch markers Super chunky yarn -approx. 380 yards for 12 months -approx. 500 yards for size 2/3T -approx. 610 yards for size 4/5 T -approx. 750 yards for 6/8 -approx. 900 yards for 10/12 Gauge: 10 Stitches x 14 Rows 10cm/4" Circumference in inches: 12 months - 22" 2-3 years - 26" 4-5 years - 28" 6-8 years 32” 10-12 years 34”
Chunky-like Preemie Granny Square Beanies
I am calling this one Chunky-Like even though it uses worsted weight yarn, because on a preemie baby, worsted weight is going to appear large and chunky. I do not suggest using #5 chunky/bulky yarn for preemie hats. You'll also want to make sure you find a soft acrylic or cotton blend - do not use wool. Choose something that you know can withstand being machine washed and dried multiple times, because it most likely will be.
Stripey Days Baby Blanket
I made this crochet baby blanket pattern in about a day and a half, just working on it in the evenings as I watched TV. I absolutely love how cozy and plush this baby blanket is and that it only took me a little while to make. Because this blanket was made with the scraps that I had, it was also an awesome stash buster and helped clear out a lot of space to use this thick yarn. If you make yours using up your stash, it may look a little different just depending on what you have, but you can also use this pattern for a number of other yarns and colors! It's a really versatile blanket and it's all HDC, perfect for an easy "break" project!
Chunky-like Preemie Baby Beanies
"I am calling this one Chunky-Like even though it uses worsted weight yarn, because on a preemie baby, worsted weight is going to appear large and chunky. I do not suggest using #5 chunky/bulky yarn for preemie hats. You'll also want to make sure you find a soft acrylic or cotton blend - do not use wool. Choose something that you know can withstand being machine washed and dried multiple times, because it most likely will be."
Paige Baby Headband
"Paige's Baby Headband is just in time for Easter, Spring, and Summer too. It's light weight, not too big, not too small, it's just right. And don't you just love a project that only requires scrap yarn to do? I don't know about you, but I have a ton of scrap yarn! I raided my stash to find some tiny little balls of scrap yarn just for this project. This means you won't necessarily need to go out and buy more yarn, but if you want to make several of these for a craft fair for example, you could get a lot of headbands in all sizes out of ONE SKEIN!"
