Little Gracie Baby Blanket

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

Combine this simple stitch pattern with a solid yarn for an heirloom-quality baby blanket. Or, create something whimsical using stripes or a multicolor yarn.

The size is adjustable. Photographed sample measures approximately 32” (81.5 cm) square.

Skills Used

• Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
• Crocheting flat in rows (for blanketd), crocheting in the round (for edging and border)
• Special stitch: dec (with written explanation in pattern)

Gauge: Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Choose a hook that is recommended for the yarn you select.

Materials

• Cascade 220 Superwash yarn (100% acrylic, 4.5 oz/128 g/268 yd/245 m) – 6 skeins in 1915 Banana Cream, or approximately 1,315 yd (1,202.5 m) in any light medium weight yarn.
• US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.
• 4 locking stitch markers.

Skill Level: Easy