I decided to use this stunning and yummy Red Heart Super Saver “Retro Stripes” to revamp my Optical Illusion Baby Blanket. I LOVE my first version… but not everyone wants to change colors THAT many times!!! The Red Heart Stripes worked up beautifully with this design… and with minimal yarn ends to weave in! The entire process of making this blanket was exciting. The color changes are different and unique with each square, preventing me from getting jaded."
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Optical Illusion Baby Blanket
You'll have everyone mesmerized by the Optical Illusion Baby Blanket. Whether you make it as a baby shower gift or for your own newborn, it'll definitely catch anyone's eye. It's made by joining hypnotizing square motifs together to create one baby blanket. You can make more for a regular sized afghan or the size of your choosing. Don't get too sucked into the crazy pattern while you're making it! We can guarantee that anyone who sees this blanket will be fascinated and impressed that you made it yourself.
Diamond Wave Pattern
"What is the diamond wave pattern? The diamond wave crochet pattern, also known as the stained glass stitch, is a wavy stitch that is crocheted in 2 or more colors and uses long single crochet stitches to give the illusion individual colorful stained glass pieces or diamonds. Today I will show you how to crochet the diamond wave pattern with step by step photos and explanations and a video for those of you who find it easier to learn by watching how is it done."
The Retro Baby Blanket
The Retro Blanket is a beautifully simple take on the basketweave stitch with a textured border to give a pop of colour. It's perfect for either boys or girls for the on trend gender-neutral look at the moment. The Retro Baby Blanket is made in soft, washable yarn and fun retro colours, and this basketweave stitch blanket is a must for any new arrival. Made from a central panel and a cute textured edging, the blanket grows in no time at all.