C2C Ophelia the Owl Baby Blanket-Digital PDF Crochet Pattern

Bring a touch of desert magic to your next crochet project with Ophelia the Owl, a cozy corner-to-corner baby blanket inspired by quiet desert nights.

The Basics:
• Skill Level: Easy (Basic crochet skills, increasing, decreasing, knowledge of corner-to-corner (C2C)/Diagonal Box Stitch. If you are unfamiliar with C2C or need a brush up, links to some of my favorite tutorials are included in the PDF).
• Yarn Requirements: Approximately 1200-1400 yards of worsted weight yarn (208 yards/100g each) in 12 colors.
• Finished Size: About 34 in (86 cm) x 35 in (89 cm) blocked (without border)

Why you’ll love it:
Desert owl nestled against the peaceful nighttime sky
Baby blanket size – perfect for nurseries or thoughtful handmade gifts
100% of profits support grassroots animal rescues in Far West Texas

PDF FILE INCLUDES:
-Basic C2C instructions
-1-page graph
-1-page uncolored graph with symbols
-Written line by line pattern
-Color block chart w/abbreviations
-4-page graph

MATERIALS:

HOOK
US size H-8 (5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge

YARN
Weight 4 Medium, Worsted (80% Acrylic, 20% Superwash Wool; 208 yds/190 m per 100 g skein]
• DIRT (Dirt/Bark): 96 yds/87 m (46 g)
• SKY (Sky/Navy): 447 yds/409 m (215 g)
• CAC (Cactus/Dublin): 555 yds/507 m (267 g)
• BLK (Black/Black): 64 yds/59 m (31 g)
• OWL1 (Owl Color 1/Mulberry): 54 yds/49 m (26 g)
• OWL2 (Owl Contrast 2/Wisteria): 31 yds/29 m (15 g)
• OWL3 (Owl Contrast 3/Orange): 8 yds/8 m (4 g)
• WHT (White/White): 2 yds/2 m (1 g)
• MOON1 (Moon Color 1/Wisteria): 42 yds/38 m (20 g)
• MOON2 (Moon Color 2/Mulberry Heather): 17 yds/15 m (8 g)
• STAR (Star/Silver): 17 yds/15 m (8 g)

NOTIONS
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Stitch Marker
18 Bobbins (Optional-See C2C Helpful Video Tutorials on page 3)

GAUGE
6 Blocks x 6 Blocks = 4 in (10 cm) in double crochet diagonal box stitch (C2C) blocked

FINISHED SIZE
51 Blocks W x 53 Blocks L = 34 in (86 cm) x 35 in (89 cm) blocked
Your size may vary depending on your yarn choice, hook size and personal gauge.

Have questions along the way? Just reach out, and I’ll be happy to help!

Tag Me!
I love to see your finished projects! If you share your creations on Instagram, tag me @cactusflowercrochet using the hashtag #desertroundupthrow

Thank you for choosing Cactus Flower Crochet-where every stitch celebrates the desert’s vibrant spirit. Happy crocheting!

Wendy ~.~

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