Crochet A Round Baby Blankie
Create a circular baby blanket using crochet techniques. This project involves using a crochet hook and yarn to form a round shape that will be perfect for keeping a baby warm and cozy. The process of crocheting a round baby blanket allows for customization in terms of color, size, and design. You can choose soft pastel colors for a traditional look or opt for bold and bright hues for a more modern aesthetic. The texture of the blanket can also be varied by using different crochet stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, or even more intricate patterns like shells or clusters. Whether you are an experienced crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner wanting to try something different, crocheting a round baby blanket is a delightful and fulfilling endeavor.
Materials:
- 12 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic total (I had forgotten to weigh each color - this is why the pattern is written without color changes)
- J hook
Size: 32" across
Notes:
- this pattern is written without the color changes
- this blanket is a little ruffley towards the end
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 & 2 do not count as a stitch
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 13 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to 1st dc. (13 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around. Join as before. (26 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3. *skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 4: Sl st into ch-3 space, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch-3 space around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.
Rnd 5: Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 2. (3 dc, ch 2) in middle dc of each 3 dc cluster around. Join as before.
Rnd 6: Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 1, dc in ch-2 space, ch 1. *3 dc in middle dc of next 3 dc cluster, ch 1, dc in ch-2 space, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join as before.
Rnd 7: Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1. *3 dc in middle dc of next 3 dc cluster, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join as before.
Rnd 8: Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in middle dc of each 3 dc cluster around. Join as before.
Rnds 9 - 10: Repeat Rnd 5.
Rnd 11: Repeat Rnd 6.
Rnd 12: Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1. *3 dc in middle dc of next 3 dc cluster, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join as before.
Rnd 13: Repeat Rnd 7.
Rnds 14 - 17: Repeat Rnd 8.
Rnds 18 - 19: Repeat Rnd 5.
Rnd 20: Repeat Rnd 6.
Rnds 21 - 24: Repeat Rnd 12.
Rnd 25: Repeat Rnd 7.
Rnds 26 - 28: Repeat Rnd 8.
Rnd 29: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each dc and ch-1 space around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 30: Sl st into next sc, (ch 3, 3 dc) in same sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc. *4 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. End off.