This pattern is now exclusively available in the ReCrochetions Presents: Rowan’s Learn to Crochet Sampler Afghan Book. Available in Right and Left-handed Editions. The book also contains 4 more simple baby blanket patterns and a newborn hat, and complete step-by-step tutorials for every stitch.

This pattern was originally posted as a Crochet Along on the Remembering Rowan Blog. Look for a new 9x9” square posted every Friday, April-July, 2011. The pattern was designed as a project that can be donated to local NICUs or given to a child in your life.

The first squares introduce simple Single Crochet, Double Crochet, and Half Double Crochets, for beginners, moving into a wide variety of stitches and techniques. Links to additional Stitch Tutorials and Videos are still available on the blog.

Errata: Square #4 (Shells)
“Last Row: Ch 1, turn; Sc in next 2 st, (hdc in next 3 st, sc in next 3 st) repeat 4 times, hdc in last 2 sts.”