Plush Textured Diamond Baby Blanket Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Chunky baby yarn (approximately 800 yards)
• Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

12 double crochets and 8 rows = 4 inches in pattern.

Finished Dimensions:

Approximately 36 inches x 36 inches

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Cluster stitch (cl)

Pattern Instructions:

Start:

1. Make a slip knot and ch 80.
2. Row 1: dc into the 4th ch from the hook, dc in each ch across. (78 dc)
3. Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, *cl in next stitch (yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) 3 times in the same stitch, cl in next stitch, dc in next stitch; repeat from * until the end. (36 clusters, 2 dc)
4. Row 3: ch 3, turn, dc in the first dc, *cl in the next cluster, dc in next dc; repeat from * to end, ending with 1 dc in the last dc. (48 stitches)
5. Repeat Rows 2-3 until the blanket reaches the desired length, approximately 36 inches.

Border:

1. Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around the entire blanket. Join with sl st to the first sc.
2. Round 2: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st.
3. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Care Instructions:

Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry.

Final Thoughts:

This blanket is perfect as a gift or a cozy addition to your own baby’s nursery. Enjoy your crocheting!