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ABBREVIATIONS: CA = Color A; CB = Color B;
CC = Color C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet;
hdc = half double crochet; lp(s) = loop (s); mm=
millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rnd (s) =
round(s); sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp(s) =
space (s); st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever
follows the * as indicated.

UPC: 0-77216-01723-8

LM0187 Crochet Baby Blanket- Easy Level
Designed by Belinda Denise Black

Blanket measures approximately 32" wide x 42" long.to CA. Cut CC.

MODA DEA™ "Cutesie™", Art. R129 (1.76ounce/46 yard ball): 13 Balls No.3730 Cotton
Candy CA.

RED HEART® "Super Saver®", Art. E300 (7
ounce/364 yard skein): 3 Ounces No. 724 Baby
Pink CB.

RED HEART® "Super Saver®", Art. E300 (7
ounce/364 yard skein): 3 Ounces No. 381 Light
Blue CC.

Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 4"; 9 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK
YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain
the gauge.


SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:

CL (Cluster): [yarn over and draw up a lp, yarn
over and draw through 2 lps] 5 times all in st indicated,
yarn over and draw through all 6 lps on
hook; ch 1. Push CL to the right side of the fabric.

NOTE: To Change Color: With color in use, work
last st of row until 2 lps remain on hook, drop
color in use; with next color to be used yarn over
and draw through 2 lps remaining on hook.
Continue working with new color.

With CA, ch 73.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and
each ch across; turn – 72 sc.

Row 2: With CA, ch 3 (counts as a dc on this and
following rows), skip first sc, dc in next sc and in
each sc across, changing to CB in last dc; turn.
Cut CA.

Row 3: With CB, ch 1, sc in first 3 dc, CL in next
dc, * sc in next 9 dc, CL in next dc; rep from * to
last 8 sts; sc in next 7 dc, sc in top of ch-3 changing
to CA; turn. Cut CB.

Row 4: With CA, ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc
and in each sc and each CL across, changing to
CC in last dc; turn. Cut CA.

Row 5: With CC, ch 1, sc in first 8 dc, CL in next
dc, * sc in next 9 dc, CL in next dc; rep from * to
last 3 sts; sc in next 2 dc, sc in top of ch-3 changing
to CA. Cut CC.

Row 6: With CA, ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc
and in each sc and each CL across, changing to
CB in last dc; turn. Cut CA.

Rows 7 through 78: Rep Rows 3 through 6
eighteen times.

Rows 79 and 80: Rep Rows 3 and 4. At end of
last row do not change color. Do NOT cut CA, but
turn to work next (right side) round.

Edging-Rnd 1 (Right Side): With CA, ch 1, 3 sc
in first dc, sc in each dc to last st; 3 sc in top of
ch-3; working along next side in ends of rows,
work 1 sc in each sc row and work 2 sc in each dc
row; working along lower edge in unused lps of
beg ch, 3 sc in first lp, sc in each lp to last lp; 3 sc
in last lp; working along next side edge in ends of
rows, work 1 sc in each sc row and work 2 sc in
each dc row; join with a sl st in first sc – 396 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 4, skip
next 2 sc, * sc in next sc, ch 4, skip next 2 sc; rep
from * around; join in first sc – 132 ch-4 sps.

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch-4 sp, ch 1, * (sc, hdc, dc,
hdc, sc) all in sp; rep from * around; join in first sc.

Rnd 4: Sl st to next dc, ch 1, * sc in dc, ch 4; rep
from * around; join in first sc.

Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch-4 sp, ch 1, * (sc, hdc, dc,
hdc, sc) all in sp; rep from * around; join in first sc.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends.