Bella Baby Blanket by Christine Longe

Bella Baby Blanket

Crochet
October 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches
4.25 mm (G)
700 - 750 yards (640 - 686 m)
One Size but can be made larger
US
English
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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (Great for the crocheter just learning the Granny Square technique and color changes)

Size: One Size (30 inches x 30 inches). But, see Notes about making this blanket larger.

Materials Needed:

Big Twist “Value” 100% acrylic yarn, (#4 weight)

Each skein is 6 oz./380 yards (170 g/(347 m).

Machine wash, gentle, on warm. Tumble dry on low. Do not over dry.

The color and amounts used in this blanket are:

Total Amount of Yarn for the Blanket: 710 yards (11.2 oz.)

  • Color A “Aqua “ - 355 yards (approximately 1 skein)
  • Color B “Buttercup“ - 355 yards (approximately 1 skein)
  • Crochet Hook: Size “G” (4.25 mm)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle  (Used for working in loose yarn ends.)

Finished Size: Approximately 30 inches x 30 inches

This pattern uses US Crochet Terminology

Stitches Used in the Pattern:

-  ch = chain
-  sc = single crochet	
-  dc = double crochet
-  sl st = slip stitch

Gauge:

Cluster = 3 dc worked in one stitch This is worked throughout the granny square.

**Notes**

This blanket is made by using the granny square crochet technique. Basically, this blanket is one large granny square with 2 color changes. The blanket is then completed by working a lovely 2-round border around it.