ABBREVIATIONS: CA (B, C, D) = Color A (B, C, D); ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeter; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch (es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.
LM0269 Crochet Cradle Blanket- Easy Designed by Lisa Gentry.
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Blanket measures approximately 30" square.
MODA DEA® "Baby Talk™": 4 Ounces each No. 7236 Lilac CA, No. 7235 Light Pink CB, No. 7240 Spearmint CC, and No. 7281 Baby Blue CD.
Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6].
Yarn needle.
GAUGE: 3 shells = 3 1/4"; 12 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
NOTE: Blanket is worked in 2 strips.
RIGHT-HAND STRIP 1: With CA, ch 80. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [skip next 2 ch; 5 dc in next ch – shell made; skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch] 13 times; turn. – 13 shells.
Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, [skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, shell in next sc] 12 times, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in last sc; turn – 12 shells.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, skip next 2 dc, [shell in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip next 2 dc] 12 times, shell in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in top of ch-3; turn – 13 shells.
Rows 4-43: Rep Rows 2 and 3, changing to CB in last sc of Row 43.
Rows 44-86: With CB, rep Rows 2 and 3. Fasten off.
LEFT-HAND STRIP 2-Rows 1-43: Work same as Strip 1 with CC, changing to CD in last sc of Row 43. Rows 44-86: With CD, rep Rows 2 and 3. Fasten off.
FINISHING: Sew strips together as shown, matching rows and color changes.
EDGING: Note: Work CD over CB section, work CB over CA section. work CA over CC section, and work CC over CD section.
Rnd 1: With wrong side facing, join CD in seam between CB and CD; working across the CB section, ch 1, sc in same place as joining, * [shell in next space or st, sc in next sp or st] 13 times; rep from * down next side, changing to CB in last sc at color break; rep from * around, changing colors as noted above at color breaks; join with a sl st in first sc; TURN. Rnd 2: NOTE: Changing colors in same places as on Rnd 1, work as follows: Ch 3, work 4 dc in first sc, * skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip next 2 dc **, shell in next sc; rep from * to corner, end at **; 9 dc in corner; rep from * around, end at **; join in top of ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
