Friday, March 18, 2011

New Free Pattern - Simple Crochet Ripple Baby Blanket






Pattern by Haley Waxberg



Skill Level: Beginner



Notes
The pattern repeat for this blanket is 14 +2 sts, so if you want to increase or reduce the size of your project, add or subtract stiches in multiples of 14. Each ripple measures approximately 4”. Additionally, don't be afraid to skip over part of the colourway if it isn't working, sometimes Noro throws in a colour that's a dud.

Resources for New Crocheters
The Crocheter's Companion by Nancy Brown is an excellent reference resource.
StitchDiva also has excellent tutorials: http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=53
There are also helpful video tutorials on youtube titled The Art of Crochet by Teresa: http://www.youtube.com/user/tjw1963

Size
26”wx30”l (30”wx35”l)unblocked


Materials
3(4) skeins Noro Taiyo, 100g/200m (colour used for small sample, colour 20 used for large)

5mm/H crochet hook

Gauge
approx 17 sts & 5 rows = 4” in ripple stitch

Abbreviations
ch chain
dc double crochet
dc3tog double crochet 3 together

Techniques
dc3tog
(Yarn over hook, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over hook and pull up loop, yarn over hook, draw through 2 loops), repeat instruction in brackets 3 times {you should have 4 loops on hook}, yarn over hook, draw through all loops on hook.


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