Crochet Cuddle and Coo Blanket
Introducing the Crochet Cuddle and Coo Blanket, a cozy and comforting creation that will wrap you in warmth and bring a smile to your face. This delightful blanket is handcrafted with love, using the intricate art of crochet. Each stitch is carefully woven together to create a soft and snuggly texture that is perfect for cuddling up on chilly evenings. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns add a touch of whimsy and playfulness to this cozy creation, making it a perfect addition to any nursery or living room. Whether you're looking to add a pop of color to your home decor or searching for the perfect gift for a loved one, the Crochet Cuddle and Coo Blanket is sure to bring joy and comfort to anyone who wraps themselves in its embrace.
Skill Level: Easy
RED HEART “Soft Baby Steps”: 4 balls 9700 Baby Pink A, 1 ball 9620 Baby Green B.
Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8] and 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle.
Yarn needle.
Blanket measures 34½” x 34½”
GAUGE: 14 sts = 4”; 10 rows = 4” in pattern using smaller hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
NOTE: To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. Fasten off old color.
BLANKET
With smaller hook and A, ch 116.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—115 sc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), working in back loops only, skip first 3 sc, 4 dc in next sc, *skip next 3 sc, 4 dc in next sc; repeat from * across to last 3 sc, skip next 2 sc, dc in last sc, turn—twenty-eight 4-dc groups and 1 dc at each end.
Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), dc in first dc (V-st made), *ch 1, V-st in space between next two 4-dc groups; repeat from * across, ch 1, V-st in top of turning ch, turn—29 V-sts.
Row 4: Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to turning ch-space, sc in turning chspace, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn—115 sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across, turn.
Rows 6–77: Repeat Rows 2–5 eighteen times.
Rows 78–80: Repeat Rows 2–4.
Do not fasten off.
Edging
Change to larger hook.
Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, 3 sc in last sc (corner made); work 113 sc evenly spaced across side edge; working across opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch (corner made), sc in each ch across to last ch, 3 sc in last ch (corner made); work 113 sc evenly spaced across other side edge, sc in same sc as beginning (first corner completed); join with slip st in first sc, change to B in last st—464 sc. Fasten off A.
Round 2: With B, ch 6 (counts as tr, ch 1), (tr, [ch 1, tr] 4 times) in same sc as join (first 6-tr fan made), *[skip next 3 sc, slip st in next sc, skip next 3 sc, 5-tr fan in next sc] twice, [skip next 2 sc, slip st in next sc, skip next 3 sc, 5-tr fan in next sc] 12 times, skip next 3 sc, slip st in next sc, skip next 3 sc, 5-tr fan in next sc, skip next 3 sc, slip st in next sc, skip next 3 sc**, 6-tr fan in next corner sc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with slip st in 5th ch of beginning ch, change to A in last st—64 shells.
Round 3: With A, slip st in next ch-1 space, [ch 2, slip st in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 2, slip st in next slip st, *[ch 2, slip st in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 2, slip st in next slip st*; repeat from * to * across to next corner 6-tr fan, **[ch 2, slip st in next ch-1 space] 5 times, ch 2, slip st in nextslip st; repeat from * to * across to next corner 6-tr fan; repeat from ** around, ch 2; join with slip st in first ch-1 space. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain;
dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es);
tr = treble crochet; [ ] = work directions in brackets
the number of times specified; ( ) = work directions in
parentheses into same stitch or space; * or ** = repeat
whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
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