Dots baby blanket by Andrea Cretu

Dots baby blanket

Crochet
November 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
1 square measures 9.5 cm by 9.5 cm
5.0 mm (H)
3.5 mm (E)
1094 - 1203 yards (1000 - 1100 m)
A blanket with 6 by 9 squares measure about 60 by 90 cm
low vision format available
both US and UK
English
This pattern is available for €6.00 EUR
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The pattern includes:

  • full written instructions;
  • a photo tutorial for making the circle and two ways of squaring the circle;
  • video tutorials for making the circle, two ways of squaring the circle, seaming the blanket;
  • color planning graphics and printable/fillable graphic;
  • US terms and UK terms in separate files;
  • easy read versions for both.

Here’s a way to make a fun and colorful baby blanket out of Tunisian crochet squares. For extra whimsy, sew on eyes or other little details to turn the dots into curious or happy creatures.

Use bright, contrasting colors to capture the attention of your little ones.

This blanket is intended to be used as a play mat, swaddling blanket or stroller blanket, not as a crib blanket. Adding a backing makes it extra sturdy.

Use cotton, linen or a bamboo-acrylic mix for a soft and easy to care for blanket. Customize the size and color of the blanket to suit your tastes.

Use many colors mixed together or a few colors and a common contrasting color, use a variegated yarn for the dots and a neutral, single color for the squaring, the possibilities are endless.

The yarn estimation is valid for a 6 by 9 square blanket.

One square takes about 20-22 meters of recommended yarn, so based on your layout you will need a little more or less.

Add an extra 10-15% of total required yarn for the border.

Skill level: beginner to intermediate.

Easy read
The easy read or mobile friendly version respects the following requirements:

24 point Arial font; 26 and 28 point and bold for headings.
Black text, white background.
Left justified, 1 inch margins.
No columns.
Page numbers bottom left.
No charts.
All abbreviations explained in the list.
All images have alt text.