The Criss Cross Blanket is a deceptively easy solid granny square crochet blanket that uses beginner stitches and clever construction to create a fabulously delicate yet cosy look and feel. A great project if you're looking for a quick and easy make. Including video tutorials for crocheting a solid granny square and how to join crochet motifs together. More details: Difficulty is beginner Measurements: One size 92cm by 92cm Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 100% acrylic, 184m/100g 6 balls of Washed Teal
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Criss-Cross Baby Blanket
Chain 140 (If you want a smaller or larger blanket, just make sure you chain in even numbers) Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook. DC in each stitch to the last stitch. Ch 3. Turn. Row 2: Skip first stitch and DC in next stitch. DC in stitch just skipped. Repeat until 2 stitches remain. DC in last stitch. Ch 3. Turn. Row 3: Repeat row 2. Row 4: DC in next stitch and each stitch across. Repeat rows 2-4 until desired length. Mine measured about 36”.
Chic Colorful Granny Square Throw
This Chic Colorful Granny Square Throw has a modern look and it was so much fun to make. Full directions for the pattern, plus a video tutorial on how to complete the invisible join for a granny square. This throw would be nice for a baby too. I love the modern look so much, that it is on display as part of my home decor. This is an easy way to let the crochet pattern highlight the granny squares rather than the method used for joining. It takes a bit of time, but the end result looks very nice.Video tutorials on the invisible join, how to crochet a granny square, and how to change colors in a granny square.
Starburst Granny Square Blanket crochet pattern
You can get the crochet pattern to make your own Starburst/ Sunburst Granny Square Blanket - called the Rainbow Starburst Blanket. This pattern will make a blanket 105cm x 145cm. The Blanket is made using Stylecraft Life DK yarn and a 5mm hook in 13 colours and a joining colour. You'll need 1 ball of each colour, and 5 balls of the joining colour (If Single crocheting tougher, 4 balls if you continuous join) Written in US terms Difficulty is Advanced beginner, you will need to know how to (USA Terms) HDC, DC, TC, 2DC Cluster and 3 DC cluster, Slip stitch to join.
Teal Waves Crochet Blanket
Teal blanket yarn works perfectly with this wave crochet pattern to create a peaceful, ocean vibe for this Teal Waves Crochet Blanket. Wave stitches can be fun to crochet, you just have to develop a rhythm of sorts to keep track of which stitch you're using. The upside is if you use the wrong stitch, it will quickly become very obvious when your waves don't line up! This Teal Waves Crochet Blanket is definitely one of my favorite afghan projects to date!
Chunky Intarsia Heart Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
"** Free Chunky Intarsia Heart Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern "" Suitable for an Beginner who has done intarsia previously. Using the following stitches: Chain, Single Crochet Puff Stitch and Intarsia (Colour changing) This pattern is printed over 4 pages of A4, One-piece blanket. Finished Size; 30” x 35* (76cm x 89cm) ** Materials used ** Bernat Baby Blanket yarn (100g Balls) - (Super Cuhuny Yarn weight 6 yarn) 3 x 100g Balls of Vanilla #03008 2 x 100g Balls of Baby Peach #03512 8mm Crochet Hook (L/11) Super warm and cosy blanket for winter walks and so fast to make. Enjoy!!"
