Sunday, February 10, 2013

BIBBITY BOBBITY BLUE BABY BLANKET


BIBBITY BOBBITY BLUE BABY BLANKET

Lion Brand Pound of Love is the perfect medium for this baby blanket.  This combination of stitches makes a thick reversible fabric.  You can use another yarn, but be sure to use a yarn soft enough it doesn't turn out bullet proof.

MATERIALS:
Lion Brand Pound of Love [Worsted weight (4) yarn approximately 10.5 (12) ounces]
US size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
US size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
2 bobby pins or other markers (optional)

GAUGE: 12 sts and 12 rows = 4 X 4 inches


SIZE:  Approximately 21X28 (24X30) inches


NOTES:
1.  Read through all instructions before beginning.
2.  Larger hook is only used when specifically called for.
3.  To be certain you work in the last sc of the row mark the first sc with one of the markers.
4.  Matching cap.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With I hook chain 64 (74)

Row 1:  Working in the bumps on the back of the chain sc in second chain from hook and each chain across.  Ch 1, turn.  (63 (73) sts)

Switch to H hook for remainder of blanket.

Row 2:  Sc in each sc across.  Ch 2, turn.  (63 (73) sts)

Row 3:  *Sc in next st, tr in next st. Repeat from * across.  Sc in last st.  Ch 1, turn.  (63 (73) sts)

Repeat row 3 until blanket measures about 27.5 (29.5) inches from beginning chain. 

Next two rows:  Sc across.  (63 (73) sts)

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

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