Crochet Baby Chunky Blanket Pattern

This mirage of hues and delicately painted-look afghan for babies is pure eye candy. Also, because it is made of chunky weight yarn, it is not only extremely soft and plush but also tends to work up quickly. It is a definite winner for baby.

It's easy to substitute this pattern for most yarns you may have. I used a chunky weight yarn to go faster.

The yarn used in this pattern is James C Brett's Marble Chunky. The Colour used is MC 8. You will need 3 balls for this delightful 36" x 36" square baby blanket.

We have a similar pattern in video format for you to follow. It's simply a from-the-middle concept.

With James C Brett's playful colour transitions, the single crochet rounds provide a peek-a-boo colouring effect. Because the transitions are so slow, you just never know where the colours will land within the project. I personally love that, as it feels homemade and artistic to me.

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Here is the tutorial for the From The Middle if you need help. Note that the tutorial changes colour every 2 rounds. The baby chunky doesn't and just uses the colourway directly from the ball to get the effect.

Written Instructions

• 3 Balls of James C Brett Marble Chunky
• Size 6 mm / J/10 Crochet Hook.

Ch 4. Join with sl st to form a ring.

1st rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3) 4 times in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.

2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in the same sp as last sl st. *(3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

3rd rnd: Sl st in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in the same sp. *Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc between next 2 dc. Ch 3.** (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Join with sl st to first sc.

4th rnd: Sl st to next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in the same sp. *(3 dc in next ch-3 sp) twice.** (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in the next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

5th rnd: Sl st to next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in the same sp. *(Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc between next 2 dc) 3 times.** Ch 3. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first sc.

6th rnd: Sl st in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in the same sp. *3 dc in each ch-3 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * around, ending with 3 dc in last ch-3 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

7th rnd: Sl st in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in the same sp. *(Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc between next 2 dc) 5 times.** Ch 3. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once more. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first sc.

8th rnd: Sl st in next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in the same sp. *3 dc in each ch-3 sp to next corner ch-3 sp. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next corner ch-3 sp. Rep from * around, ending with 3 dc in last ch-3 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.

Continue as established until it's approximately 35.5" square. Do not fasten off.

Border

1st rnd: Slip to next corner ch-3 sp. Ch 1, 4 sc into the same space. 4 sc into each space all the way around. Join with beginning sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.