Mandalas are fun to make and work up quickly when you use this colorful, bulky and super soft blanket yarn. Can’t you picture a toddler you know playing on this mat looking adorable? This design would also make a great rug for a college dorm room or a teen bedroom. Pattern incorporates a variety of shell and cluster stitches created with a large hook and Bernat's Blanket yarn. Completed mat measures about 36 inches across.
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Easy Cluster Stitch Baby Blanket
"Work up a gorgeous baby blanket with this free crochet pattern! This blanket is a nice and relaxing project for you as there's only 1-row to repeat throughout the pattern. For the blanket, you'll work up the piqué stitch, which is made up from the special cluster stitch - a combination of a double and half double crochet all worked into the same stitch. This stitch has the most wonderful texture and it's not difficult to do... just see how easy it is in the photo tutorial included as part of the pattern!"
Simple Cluster Crochet Sweater
"A simple crochet sweater in a box design made in gorgeous cluster like, textured fabric. You can use any DK yarn for this pattern! Pattern in sizes 2/3 years, 4/5 years, 6/7 years, 8/9 years, 10/12 years, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge The sweater design is a box sweater, straight box body and straight sleeves, nothing fancy! However, using this stitch combo the sweater is transformed into a gorgeous, everyday sweater that looks like it was really intricate to make! You can keep how easy it was a secret, up to you! Why not work up this sweater a long with my video tutorial! In the video I am making a 4/5 years, but the great thing is all sizes can follow along too. I will instruct you on what to do for your size as we go!"
Give Baby a Crocheted Place to Play
Even babies love a bit of modern crochet! This soft and cozy play mat is perfect for tummy time and playing on the floor. Worked with super bulky yarn (or several strands of blanket yarn) and a jumbo crochet hook, you can make this in just one hour from start to finish.
Spring Shell Stitch Girl's Crochet Dress
When the weather starts to warm up during the spring months, make sure your child's wardrobe is prepared by making this Spring Shell Stitch Girl’s Crochet Dress. If you have never crocheted the shell stitch before, then this free pattern offers a wonderful opportunity to learn! It's a great project that lets you practice a new crochet stitch while making a stylish crochet dress for a daughter or granddaughter who can wear it again and again once completed. Don't stop after making the first one! Crochet multiple dresses using all of her favorite yarn colors. With such a fantastic pattern, why not give it a try?
Shell Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern
This shell stitch blanket is quick and easy to make. Worked in a bulky yarn with a large hook, it can be made in a few days, making it great for a last minute gift! Made in 3 colors, you can carry the yarn along the sides so there aren’t hundreds of ends to weave in, which is always a bonus. So grab you 3 favorite colors of Red Heart Soft Essentials and get to work!
