Soft As A Feather Baby Blanket by Merri Purdy

Soft As A Feather Baby Blanket

Crochet
April 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
6.5 stitches and 1 row = 4 inches
in Feather Stitch
5.5 mm (I)
1500 - 1680 yards (1372 - 1536 m)
One size; easily adjustable to accommodate larger blanket sizes
US
English
This pattern is available for $5.50 USD buy it now

Now with two options! This pattern purchase will provide you with TWO distinct files, one for the original Soft As A Feather Baby Blanket pattern AND Version 2 - Bahama Dayze.

An additional file containing a link that specifically demonstrates the first several rounds of the feather stitch square motif is also included in this pattern download.

Details for the original version - Soft As A Feather Can be found here:

Here is a must have baby blanket pattern that you will want to work over and over again for shower gifts or a special child in your life. It can easily be worked to accommodate different size requirements and can even be used as an accent blanket for your home by adjusting the colors to coordinate with your personal style. A definite win-win!

Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
I have included numerous photos with a detailed explanation to help guide you through this motif. Recommended for those with crochet experience.

Suggested Yarn - Soft As A Feather Caron Cotton Baby Cakes or any Acrylic, Cotton or fiber of your choice. I highly recommended using one size larger hook in order to open up the stitches a bit.

Finished Dimensions:Each square measures 10.5” x 10.5”

The finished blanket, using 9 squares measures 35” length and width.

Dimensions will vary based on yarn selection, hook size and tension.

Details for Version 2 - Bahama Dayze can be found here:

I have included 14 pages with numerous photos and detailed instructions to help guide you through the main motif. The color changes for each motif are indicated in the pattern and border directions are also included. This pattern is recommended for those with crochet experience.

Suggested Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids (Aran weight) or any acrylic yarn of your choice. I highly recommended using one size larger hook in order to open up the stitches a bit.

Colors Used:
Color A: Sea Green - 2 skeins
Color B: Clear Blue - 2.5 skeins
Color C: Smoke - 3.5 skeins
Color D: Cloud - 3.5 skeins

Finished Dimensions: Each square measures 10.5” x 10.5”

The finished blanket, made as written with 15 squares and the recommended border measures 60” in length and 42” in width.

Dimensions will vary based on yarn selection, hook size and tension.

This design was made in an effort to recreate the natural beauty of the Bahamian Islands as experienced on a 3 month long sailing trip I took with my husband several years ago. Experiencing the raw, natural beauty of the Bahamas is one I hope to repeat someday, but in the meantime, I will be reminded of the sea green waters, clear blue skies, sandy beach line and wonderful happy memories when I see and use this blanket.

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