12. Baby's Blanket by Susan Bates

12. Baby's Blanket

Crochet
January 1987
Sport (12 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 8.5 rows = 4 inches
in Shell Pattern
5.0 mm (H)
1197 - 1596 yards (1095 - 1459 m)
OS
US
English

Simple striped shell pattern baby blanket for beginning crocheters.
Materials:
PATONS “Astra” (50 g balls) or Sport Weight Yarn—4 balls ea Contrast Colors A, B and C
SUSAN BATES® Crochet Hook: U.S. Size H-8 (5 mm) or size to give gauge
GAUGE: 16 sts=4”, 17 rows=8” in Shell pat
“TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE”
FINISHED MEASUREMENT: 38” × 38” before edging
NOTE: Carry color not in use loosely up side of work