Crochet Textured Soft Waves Baby Blanket

Skill Level: Beginner

Size: 36" x 30" (adjustable)

Materials:

• 5 mm crochet hook
• Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors (A, B, C) - approx. 400 yards each
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

12 double crochet (dc) and 8 rows = 4 inches in wave pattern.

Stitches Used:

• Foundation chain (ch)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Chain stitch (ch)

Pattern Instructions:

Starting Row:

With Color A, ch 100.

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (this counts as your first dc), dc in each ch across. (98 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *Dc in next dc, skip next dc* repeat from * to * across. (49 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. *Dc in the first skipped dc, dc in the next dc* repeat from * to * across. Change to Color B at end of the row.

Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each dc across. (49 dc)

Row 5: Ch 2, turn. *Dc in next dc, skip next dc* repeat from * to * across. (25 dc)

Row 6: Ch 3, turn. *Dc in the first skipped dc, dc in the next dc* repeat from * to * across. Change to Color C at end of the row.

Repeat Rows 4-6 (using Colors A, B, C in that order) until you reach your desired length (approx. 30 rows). Finish with a Row 1 using Color A.

Border:

Row 1: With Color A, sc around the entire blanket, ensuring to place 3 sc in each corner. Join with a slip stitch.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, with 3 sc in each corner. Join with a slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finishing:

Block the blanket gently to shape if necessary. Enjoy your beautiful, warm baby blanket!