"Chunky, soft, ridges, and popcorn… this baby blanket is filled with textures that tiny fingers will love. Finished size is approximately 28”X36”. To make a wider blanket, simply increase the starting chain, or to make it longer repeat the rows. Pattern combines half double crochet stitches, single crochet stitches, popcorn stitches, and "back loop only" stitches to achieve a variety of texture. That, paired with soft and cozy yarns makes it a great gift for baby showers, new babies, and/or lapghans."

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Between Ridges Blanket
Between the Ridges Blanket is so cozy and comfy that you'll never want to leave. Snuggle up with a warm drink and good book or ready to those little sweeties under your handmade blanket. Whatever your style of relaxing is, Between the Ridges will keep you toasty snug. This squishy blanket is made with worsted weight yarn and your favorite 6mm hook. I chose Paintbox Aran in Melon Sorbet, which is a gorgeous peachy orange. My favorite thing about this blanket is that the border is made as you go! I kinda love it."

Easy Peephole Chevron Blanket
The chevron stitch is a trendy (sometimes infuriating) pattern in the crochet world. When it comes to the chevron stitch, there are many different variations using different stitches. In today's tutorial, I'm going to show you how to crochet this easy, Peephole Chevron Crochet Blanket. This is a free crochet pattern using double crochet stitches in the back loop only to create a beautiful texture. This lightweight baby blanket would be the perfect baby shower gift and you're going to love working on it. Also, this chevron stitch is one of the EASIEST variations out there because it requires NO decreasing! "

Loops and Ridges Baby Blanket Free Pattern
"Today I am sharing with you a cute fluffy baby blanket with you all: Loops and Ridges Baby Blanket. This baby blanket has a textured loopy blanket framed by a plain, solid border. The size of the double loop stitch used on the blanket can be adjusted in size and the rib border can be made narrower or thicker. And just to make it easier for you, I also created a full video tutorial that guides you step by step on how to crochet your own Loops and Ridges Baby Blanket. I designed the blanket using DK (light worsted #3) yarn because of the full texture of the blanket, but if you want a thick and warm blanket, you can switch to Aran (worsted #4) yarn."

Glorious Springtime Blanket Crochet Pattern
"The glorious springtime blanket is another version of the new springtime soft shells crochet blanket pattern. Change up the crochet edge to create a completely different look. This pattern also uses two versions of the v stitch to achieve a beautiful look and feel. This pattern is a four-row repeat to create the luxurious crochet pattern.Each row is starts with a Chainless starting stitch. For instance, use the Chainless Double Crochet rather than a Chain 3. Use the Chainless Single Crochet rather than a Chain 1.The foundational row uses the No Chain Double Crochet rather than a chain of stitches and row of double crochet. For your convenience, here is a video on the No Chain Double Crochet Stitch. Use Stitch Markers after each four-row repeat. This will help be able to tell what row pattern you are on when you pick your work back up. There are video tutorials to help with the entire crochet pattern."

Soft And Sweet Textured Velvet Crochet Blanket
"This soft and sweet textured velvet crochet blanket feels like it should be used in an expensive hotel SPA. Use modern crochet stitches paired with Bernat Baby Velvet yarn to crochet this luxurious throw. Soft and Squishy Afghan The combination of front post double crochet and back post double crochet paired with this silky yarn create a soft and squishy Afghan. When my daughter ran her hands across this blanket, she snuggled her face against the yarn. She said the fluffy and soft blanket was the plushest feeling one yet. We think it is because of the added texture created by the crochet stitches and the fluffy yarn. Pair this bulky yarn with the right stitch and you have a winner. The pattern is a two-row repeat consisting of a row of single crochet, which ads a bit of stability to the entire project. The next row uses a special stitch pattern alternating the front post double crochet and back post double crochet stitches."
