Blue Skies Baby Blanket by Christine Longe

Blue Skies Baby Blanket

Crochet
May 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4.25 mm (G)
1000 - 1050 yards (914 - 960 m)
38 inches x 31 inches
US
English
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This lovely baby blanket is so easy, yet so beautiful!! It makes use of three shades of blue….just like a gorgeous sky. This is why it has been named “Blue Skies”!! It measures 38 inches x 31 inches.

Skill Level:
Easy
Size:
One Size
Materials Needed:
– 1.5 skeins Caron Simply Soft Yarn in “Soft Blue” (Color A)
– 1 skein Caron Simply Soft Yarn in “Light Country Blue” (Color B)
– 1.5 skeins Caron Simply Soft yarn in “Country Blue” (Color C)
– Crochet Hook: Size “G/4.25 mm”
– Scissors
– Yarn Needle (Used for working in loose yarn ends.)

Finished Size: Approximately 31 inches x 38 inches
Stitches Used in the Pattern:
– ch = chain
– sc = single crochet
– dc = double crochet
The combination of the single and double crochets in this pattern create what is called the “up and down” stitch. It is also called the “lemon peel” stitch, or “griddle stitch”.