Crochet Baby Blue Blanket

Create a beautiful baby blue blanket using the art of crocheting. This handmade piece will be perfect for keeping your little one warm and cozy. The soft baby blue color will add a touch of sweetness to any nursery or baby room. Crocheting allows you to customize the size and design of the blanket, making it a unique and special gift for a baby shower or new arrival. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is a great way to practice your craft and create something truly special for a precious little one. The softness and warmth of the blanket will provide comfort and security to the baby, making it a cherished item for years to come. 

I used:
Yarn: Bernat Super Value, Medium 4. Colour 'Cool Blue'.
Yarn: Bernat Super Value, Medium 4. Colour 'Light Navy'.
Yarn: Bernat Super Value, Medium 4. Colour ' Soft Mint'.
Yarn: Bernat Super Value, Medium 4. Colour 'Topaz' (Looks like light brown to me)
5.5 mm hook

Gauge
Approximately 2 'shells' = 4 inches.
Approximately 4 'shell' rows = 4 inches.
Blanket measures approximately 21x36 inches.

Note: You may decide to weave in ends as you go, or weave them all in the end.

Starting with Cool Blue Yarn
Row 1:
Ch 74. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 2 chs. *Ch 3, sk next 3 ch's, sc in next 3 ch's.* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 3, sk next 3 ch's. Sc in last 2 ch's. Ss to join new yarn (Navy). Fasten off Blue. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 2:
Sc in 2nd sc. *5 dc in ch 3 sp, sc in 2nd sc of 3 sc group.* Repeat from * to * across. Ss to join new yarn (Topaz). Fasten off Navy. Turn.
Row 3:
*Ch 3, sc in ea of centre 3 dc's.* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 2. Sc in turning ch. Ss to join new yarn (Mint) Fasten off Topaz. Ch 3. Turn
Row 4:
2 dc in ch 2 sp.*Sc in 2nd sc, 5 dc in ch 3 sp*. Repeat from * to * across. Sc in 2nd sc. 3 dc in ch 3 sp. Ss to join new yarn (Navy). Fasten Off Mint. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 5:
Sc in first 2 dc's. *Ch 3, sc in ea of centre 3 dc's*. Repeat from * to * across. Ch 3. Sc in last dc, sc in turning ch. Ss to join new yarn (Cool Blue). Fasten off Navy. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 6:
Sc in 2nd sc. *5 dc in ch 3 sp, sc in 2nd sc of 3 sc group.* Repeat from * to * across. Ss to join new yarn (Topaz). Fasten off Blue.Turn.
Row 7:
*Ch 3, sc in ea of centre 3 dc's.* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 2. Sc in turning ch. Ss to join new yarn (Navy). Fasten off Topaz. Ch 3. Turn.
Row 8:
2 dc in ch 2 sp.*Sc in 2nd sc, 5 dc in ch 3 sp*. Repeat from * to * across. Sc in 2nd sc. 3 dc in ch 3 sp. Ss to join new yarn (Cool Blue). Fasten Off Navy. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 9:
Sc in first 2 dc's. *Ch 3, sc in ea of centre 3 dc's*. Repeat from * to * across. Ch 3. Sc in last dc, sc in turning ch. Ss to join new yarn (Mint). Fasten off Blue. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 10:
Sc in 2nd sc. *5 dc in ch 3 sp, sc in 2nd sc of 3 sc group.* Repeat from * to * across. Ss to join new yarn (Topaz). Fasten off Mint. Turn.
Row 11:
*Ch 3, sc in ea of centre 3 dc's.* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 2. Sc in turning ch. Ss to join new yarn (Blue). Fasten off Topaz. Ch 3. Turn.
Row 12:
2 dc in ch 2 sp.*Sc in 2nd sc, 5 dc in ch 3 sp*. Repeat from * to * across. Sc in 2nd sc. 3 dc in ch 3 sp. Ss to join new yarn (Mint). Fasten Off Blue. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 13:
Sc in first 2 dc's. *Ch 3, sc in ea of centre 3 dc's*. Repeat from * to * across. Ch 3. Sc in last dc, sc in turning ch. Ss to join new yarn (Navy). Fasten off Mint. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 14:
Sc in 2nd sc. *5 dc in ch 3 sp, sc in 2nd sc of 3 sc group.* Repeat from * to * across. Ss to join new yarn (Topaz). Fasten off Navy. Turn.
Row 15:
*Ch 3, sc in ea of centre 3 dc's.* Repeat from * to * across. Ch 2. Sc in turning ch. Ss to join new yarn (Mint). Fasten off Topaz. Ch 3. Turn.
Row 16:
2 dc in ch 2 sp.*Sc in 2nd sc, 5 dc in ch 3 sp*. Repeat from * to * across. Sc in 2nd sc. 3 dc in ch 3 sp. Ss to join new yarn (Navy). Fasten Off Mint. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 17:
Sc in first 2 dc's. *Ch 3, sc in ea of centre 3 dc's*. Repeat from * to * across. Ch 3. Sc in last dc, sc in turning ch. Ss to join new yarn (Blue). Fasten off Navy. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 18:
Sc in 2nd sc. *5 dc in ch 3 sp, sc in 2nd sc of 3 sc group.* Repeat from * to * across. Ss to join new yarn (Topaz). Fasten off Blue.Turn.
Rows 19 - 53:
Repeat From Row 7. Ending with Navy Row

Border
Round 1:
Ss to join new yarn(Blue) in corner st. Ch 2, sc in same st. Evenly sc around. Ss to join new yarn(Mint). Fasten off blue.
Round 2:
Do not turn. Ch 3, hdc in same st(corner). *Ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around, placing (hdc, ch1, hdc) all in ea corner st.
Round 3:
Ss to join new yarn(Topaz). Fasten off Mint. Do not turn. Sc in post of first hdc(corner). *Ch 1, sc in next hdc post.* Repeat from * to * around.

Round 4:
Do not turn. Ss to next ch sp. Ss to join new colour (Navy). Fasten off Topaz. Ss under mint ch sp (2 rows previous). Ch 6, hdc under mint ch sp (2 rows previous). *Ch 1, sc under topaz ch sp (1 row previous).* Repeat from * to * around, placing (hdc, ch 4, hdc) all in ea corner, working the hdc's under to mint ch(2 rows previous). Ss in ch 2 of 6 to join. Fasten off.

Weave in ends.