Few months ago, I was browsing Pinterest, and I came across this new crochet technique called the Element CAL. what does it mean? I didn't know then, but I liked it so much that I started crocheting immediately, following the tutorial videos by: itsallinanutshell.com, which I thank so much for the gorgeous Element CAL design and clear instructions. This technique needs concentration at first, nevertheless, with time your work will go smoothly. I had a small bag full of cotton yarn (catania and alize), so I wanted to make a project inspired by the Element CAL pattern, and now I proudly present to you my Tiny Royal Baby Blanket. Materials Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton, yarn weight: sport. 50 g/ 1.75 oz. 125 m/ 137 yds. one skein of each: anthrazit 429, denim 421, jade 253 and gold 249. Alize, cotton baby, 50% cotton, 50% acrylic. classical unbrushed, 100 g/ 3.53 oz. 270 m/295 yds. color 13. 2 skeins. Crochet Hook: US: E-4, 3.5 mm. Tapestry needle

Looking for a last-minute baby shower gift? Make this Soft Pastels Crochet Baby Blanket that you can complete in a day or less. This quick and easy pattern is sure to be a wonderful gift for any newborn baby. Made with soft yarn and a gentle pastel color theme, this crochet baby afghan will be treasured by anyone who receives it. Once completed, you can easily use the finished project to decorate a nursery or keep as a comfortable lapghan. Either way, this free crochet baby blanket pattern will be a pleasure to make and enjoy!

With it's knit look and braid like stitches, this cuddler blanket is both timeless and right on trend. Using a large hook and super bulky yarn, you'll be cozy both making and using your squishy new blanket. One day is all you'll need to whip it up, and it's easy enough for beginners! This makes a great last minute gift to a loved one or just for yourself. If you've got a 15mm hook and some super bulky yarn, you can get it done today!

A baby blanket bursting with bright colors in a gorgeous easy stitch! Create this delightful blanket in an array of colors, perfect for any baby shower!

The Rows of Love Blanket features 3D puff stitch hearts and pretty stripes, and even post stitches - for a ton of texture, and a gorgeous blanket you can make in any size! Exact instructions are given for 7 sizes, as well as all the info you need to make your own custom size! One of the biggest features of the Rows of Love Blanket is the hearts! Made with puff stitches, they have a ton of texture. But if you aren't a fan of puff stitches, you could easily substitute a pair of popcorn stitches instead!

Soft, squishy and best of all, beginner friendly, this baby blanket is just the pattern you need for you next baby shower gift or your new bundle of joy! Crocheters of all levels will find this pattern engaging with a lovely end result. Crocheting in the back loop only of the hdc gives the blankets it's unique striped texture. The beautiful variegated yarn takes the guess work out of color choices and gives you a variety of options.

This super simple crocheted baby blanket comes in three sizes lovey, baby blanket and afghan, allowing you to produce the size you want. This Aqua Polka Dots Baby Blanket is worked in single, double and treble crochet, making it easy for a beginner to crochet. One suggestion by the designer is to learn how to crochet the bobble stitch before attempting this pattern. The frilly border makes it a feminine design, but this blanket can be made for both boys and girls.

This Paw Print Blanket is a really special project for me. I wanted to make something special for our sweet girl Ashley, who turned 9 on the 23rd of February. Since she loves animals (dogs especially), I decided to design a corner-to-corner (c2c) Paw Print Blanket. I thought it would be fun to make four separate c2c graphs to spell the word "love" and to replace the "o" with a paw print. I then decided on some really fun yarn colors that I thought Ashley would love. I decided on Red Heart Super Saver in Turqua, Pretty-n-Pink, Freshmint and Amethyst.

Sigh. There's something about a crochet scrap blanket that I just love. Taking bits and pieces of yarn leftover from other projects and crocheting them into something beautiful just makes my heart sing. A New Year awaits. Full of possibility. It's time to cleanse my life of the baggage and extra things to make my journey into the new year light and free. And even though these bits of string don't seem like much, sometimes they speak of unfinished business. Maybe they hold me back. Or maybe it's something completely different: like they beckon me to a far off adventure! This year we're making another crochet scrap blanket together! I'm so excited!