Updated in September 2024 from the original 2017 version, it is a way to square off the chevron Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket. Another version of Hugs & Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket has a different beginning point, but with tens of thousands of these original blankets, we have given you additions to the pattern to square this off, too. Also updated are different chain counts for different sizes. From using a 4.5 mm / US 7 Hook, 5 mm / H/8 hook or even 10 mm / N/P for big chunky blankets such as Bernat Blanket.
TIP: To square off the pattern, have a fourth Caron Baby Cakes yarn ball on hand.
Family members tend to start learning to crochet when a new baby is on the way. If you don't know how to crochet, I can show you below. We also have a free tutorial for this blanket below.
Learn to Crochet - Right Handed
Learn to crochet with Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. Get started instantly with a crochet hook and ball of yarn. I will provide additional tips to make your journey much more enjoyable.
Materials
- Regular yarn that isn't fluffy. People tend to get confused about the colours if they are changing, a solid colour yarn is best for learning.
- Suggested yarns are Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value Yarn.
Tools
- If you are unsure, a regular yarn like Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value with a 5.5 mm / I/9 crochet hook will be great.
Instructions
- Choose a crochet hook that matches the yarn suggestion.
- Learn how to hold the yarn in the yarn feeding hand.
- How to create a slip knot.
- How to hold the crochet hook and rotate it for easy crochet stitching.
- How to chain.
- How to single crochet.
- How to half double crochet.
- How to double crochet.
- How to treble crochet.
Suggested patterns to try your new skills:
Notes
There is no need to speed through the process. Take your time and enjoy the stitching journey.
In This Article
In This Project
- Learn to Crochet - Right Handed
- Hugs and Kisses Baby Beanie Hats
- Extra Help With This Pattern
- Crochet Diagram
- Free Tutorial
- Sizing Changes
- Abbreviations List
- Special Stitches
- Instructions
- Pair with Other Baby Projects
- Hugs and Kisses, Squared Off
- Square Off the Chevron
- Chevron A
- Chevron B
- Chevron C
- Chevron D
- Chevron E
- Try Another Designer's Baby Blanket
- Show Mikey Your Version of This Project
A brand new granddaughter is arriving soon, which means a new baby blanket in her honour. This crochet project features a series of cross stitches and bobbles, or X's and O's, which is how it became the Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket.
Below is the original Hugs and Kisses.
To change the size of this blanket, the stitch multiple is 28 chains + 18.
I used the new Caron Baby Cakes in Dreamy Rose for this, but feel free to substitute regular Caron Cakes or any worsted-weight yarn of your choice.
Do you love wave blankets? We have an extensive collection of crochet wave blankets to try. Many include tutorials.
Hugs and Kisses Baby Beanie Hats
The Crochet Hugs and Kisses Baby Beanies are designed to pair with the Hugs and Kisses Stitching concepts by Jeanne Steinhilber.
The Hugs and Kisses Band really lends itself to unique colour play. The pattern is written for the Pink Version in changing the colours. You could do the band a solid colour or even do the entire hat in one colour and let the light make the texture pop off. The aqua version changes colour on the single round before and after the popcorn.
Extra Help With This Pattern
Question about Row 5
The crochet diagram below is a splice of Row 5.
5th row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), 1 hdc in same st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st, *hdc3tog over next 3 sts, [1 hdc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st] four times, 3 hdc in next st, [1 hdc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st] four times; rep from * until 9 sts remain, hdc3tog over next 3 sts, [1 hdc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st] twice, 1 more hdc in last st. Turn.
If you look at the bobble just before the valley of the chevron, how many hdc are there before the hdc3tog? It's just one. So you cannot generalize that there are 2 HDC after each bobble.
If you look at the chart where I have circled the shapes. The repeat is 1 HDC, BOBBLE, 1 HDC. Not BOBBLE, 2 HDC. Jeanne's repeat makes it easier to comprehend if you think about the sets as working in three stitches. It's less wordy the way she wrote it.
Crochet Diagram
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Little Boy Blue is the same blanket in straight across rows with a fun border added to it.
Free Tutorial
The new version of a different approach for the edgings is here:
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Sizing Changes
Stitch Multiples = 28 + 18
Each chain size will get you close to the size shown. The yarn quantity will be up to you to figure out. It's better to over-estimate than not to have enough.
4.5 mm / US 7 - 4 Ply Worsted Yarn Version - Chain Counts
Gauge: 14 sc and 15 rows = 4”
- 158 (baby size 32.5” wide - 5 chevrons)
- 186 (baby size 39” wide - 6 chevrons)
- 242 (sofa throw size 52” wide - 8 chevrons)
- 354 (double size 78” wide - 12 chevrons)
- 410 (queen 91” wide - 14 chevrons)
- 466 (king 104” wide - 16 chevrons)
5 mm / H/8 - 4 Ply Worsted Yarn Version - Chain Counts
- 158 (baby size 35” wide - 5 chevrons)
- 186 (baby size 42” wide - 6 chevrons)
- 242 (sofa throw size 56” wide - 8 chevrons)
- 354 (double size 84” wide - 12 chevrons)
- 410 (queen or king 98” wide - 14 chevrons)
10 mm / N/P - Bernat Blanket Version - Chain Counts:
- 102 (baby size 39” wide - 3 chevrons)
- 130 (throw size 52” wide - 4 chevrons)
- 158 (sofa throw size 65” wide - 5 chevrons)
- 186 (double size 78” wide - 6 chevrons)
- 214 (queen size 91” wide - 7 chevrons)
- 242 (queen size 104” wide - 8 chevrons)
Designed by Jeanne Steinhilber
Original Yarn - Caron® Baby Cakes™ Yarn 3.5 oz./ 100 g, 231 yds. / 211 m - This yarn was revised by Yarnspirations is in bigger in size.
Dreamy Rose 6 balls or the equivalent of any worsted weight #4 yarn. Please note that this yarn came out in larger sizes and would be just three balls of Caron Baby Cakes 8.5 oz. / 240 g, 560 yds / 512 m. You will need an extra ball or the border but recommend a solid colour yarn for that.
Revised Colour December 2024 is Caron Baby Cakes in the colour called Petals. Just three balls neeed of the 8.5 oz. / 240 g, 560 yds / 512 m size ball.
Size 5 mm / H/8 crochet hook.
Measurements Approx 36” X 40” [91 x 101 cm].
Abbreviations List
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dc3tog = Double crochet 3 together
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdc3tog = Half double crochet 3 together
- Rep = Repeat
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sc3tog = Single crochet 3 together
- Sk = Skip
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Special Stitches
X-st = Sk next st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st.
Bobble = Dc5tog in the same st. In next st, *yoh, pull up a loop, yoh, pull through 2 loops; rep from * 4 times, until you have 6 loops on hook, yoh and pull through all to complete 5 dc together. These are worked on the wrong side.
I’ve seen several blankets made into a throw size of 54” X 66” with a starting chain of 214 with about 4000 yards of worsted weight yarn.
Helpful Tip = If you have trouble recognizing the “peaks” and “valleys” of the chevron, use stitch markers until you are comfortable. This is especially helpful on the half double crochet and bobble row. The hdc3tog tends to lean off to the side and can be hard to spot.
Instructions
Ch 158 or pick a size from the sizing above.
1st row: (WS) Dc in 4th ch from hook (ch and dc counts as 2 dc in same st), 1 dc in next 5 chs, *dc3tog over next 3 chs (valley or bottom of chevron), 1 dc in next 12 chs, 3 dc in next ch (peak or top of chevron), 1 dc in next 12 chs; rep from * until 9 chs remain, dc3tog over next 3 chs, 1 dc in next 5 chs, 2 dc in last ch. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 1 sc in next 5 sts, *sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 12 sts; rep from * until 9 sts remain, sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 1 dc in next st, cross back and place 1 dc in base of ch 3 (X-st made), X-st 2 more times, *dc3tog over next 3 sts, X-st 6 times, 3 dc in next st, X-st 6 times; rep from * until 9 sts remain, dc3tog over next 3 sts, X-st 3 times, 1 more dc in last st. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 1 sc in next 5 sts, *sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 12 sts; rep from * until 9 sts remain, sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn.
Pair with Other Baby Projects
5th row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), 1 hdc in same st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st, *hdc3tog over next 3 sts, [1 hdc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st] four times, 3 hdc in next st, [1 hdc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st] four times; rep from * until 9 sts remain, hdc3tog over next 3 sts, [1 hdc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st] twice, 1 more hdc in last st. Turn.
6th row: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 1 sc in next 5 sts, *sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 12 sts; rep from * until 9 sts remain, sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn.
7th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 1 dc in next st, cross back and place 1 dc in base of ch 3 (X-st made), X-st 2 more times, *dc3tog over next 3 sts, X-st 6 times, 3 dc in next st, X-st 6 times; rep from * until 9 sts remain, dc3tog over next 3 sts, X-st 3 times, 1 more dc in last st. Turn.
8th row: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 1 sc in next 5 sts, *sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 12 sts; rep from * until 9 sts remain, sc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn.
9th row: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 5 sts, *dc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 12 sts, 3 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 12 sts; rep from * until 9 sts remain, dc3tog over next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Rep rows 2 thru 9, until blanket measures 40”. 11 pattern repeats total. Finish off.
Hugs and Kisses, Squared Off
If you prefer a square or rectangular version, we use the same stitch work in rows without going up and down.
Square Off the Chevron
Five additional motifs or five sets of instructions must be designed and written to flatten out the edges. The edging, not a full wave, complicates the concept by requiring five additional designs. Blocks one and three cannot just be flipped over, as the blanket has to honour the right side of the work. The same goes for blocks four and five. Block 2 can be used for all full-wave slot areas.
Chevron A
The candy hearts chevron and the original full chevron are the same design.
This chevron will fill in all the chevron spots. Be sure the right side is facing.
With RS Facing - 1st row: Join with sl st to 1st dc over from the middle dc of a point. Ch 1. Sctog. 1 sc in next 10 dc. Sc3tog over next 3 dc. 1 sc in next 10 dc. Sc2tog over next 2 dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in next sc (counts as dc2tog st). [X-st] 4 times. Dc3tog over next 3 sc. [X-st] 4 times. Dc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc3tog over first 3 dc. 1 sc in next 5 dc. Sc3tog over next 3 dc. 1 sc in next 5 dc. Sc3tog over last 3 dc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. Dc2tog over next 2 sc (counts as dc3tog). 1 dc in next 2 sc. Dc3tog over next 3 sc. 1 dc in next 2 sc. Dc3tog over last 3 sc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 dc. Sc3tog over next 3 dc. Sc2tog over last 2 dc. Fasten off.
Chevron B
This will be completed only once and shown the location on the illustration.
With RS Facing - 1st row: Join with sl st to 1st dc on the edge of the blanket. Ch 1. 2 dc in same join st. 1 sc in next 5 dc. Dc3tog over next 3 dc. 1 sc in next 10 dc. Sc2tog over next 2 dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in next sc (counts as dc2tog st). [X-st] 4 times. Dc3tog over next 3 sc. [X-st] 3 times. 1 dc in last st that is already using 1 leg of the x-st. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc3tog over first 3 dc. 1 sc in next 3 dc. Sc3tog over next 3 dc. 1 sc in next 5 dc. Sc3tog over last 3 dc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. Dc3tog over next 2 sc (counts as dc3tog). 1 dc in next 2 sc. Dc3tog over next 3 sc. Dc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. [Sc2tog over next 2 dc] twice. Fasten off.
Chevron C
This will be completed only once and shown the location on the illustration.
With RS Facing - 1st row: Join with sl st to 1st dc over from the middle dc of a point. Ch 1. Sctog. 1 sc in next 10 dc. Sc3tog over next 3 dc. 1 sc in next 5 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. Use next st as the first leg and then the same beginning stitch as the 2nd leg of the x-st. [X-st] 2 times. Dc3tog over next 3 sc. [X-st] 4 times. Dc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc3tog over first 3 dc. 1 sc in next 5 dc. Sc3tog over next 3 dc. 1 sc in next 3 dc. Sc3tog over last 3 dc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. Dc2tog over next 2 sc (counts as dc3tog). 1 dc in next 2 sc. Dc3tog over next 3 sc. Dc3tog over last 3 sc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 dc. Sc2tog over next 2 dc. 1 sc in last dc. Fasten off.
Chevron D
This chevron will fill in all the chevron spots. Be sure the right side is facing.
With RS Facing - 1st row: Join with sl st to 1st ch of beginning ch. Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 ch. 1 sc in next 3 ch. Sc2tog over next 2 ch. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in next 2 sc. Dc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc3tog over first 3 dc. Fasten off.
Chevron E
This chevron will fill in all the chevron spots. Be sure the right side is facing.
With RS Facing - 1st row: Join with sl st to 2nd ch from the 3 used for a dc3tog below. See the diagram for the position. Ch 1. 2 sc in same ch as join. 1 sc in next 4 ch. Sc2tog over last 2 ch. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in next sc (counts as dc2tog). 1 dc in next 2 sc. Dc3tog over last 3 sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 dc. Sc2tog over last 2 sc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Fasten off.
*Update*
This proud Gigi was able to wrap the precious bundle in Hug & Kisses just a few hours after she was born.
New revised colour in December 2024.
Try Another Designer's Baby Blanket
Sally says
Hi there,
I love this pattern and have made a gorgeous blanket. I’m after a border pattern for it, but every link I click on sends me on a wild goose chase. Could you please direct me to a border pattern for it?
Thanks so much!
Mikey says
Heya Sally, there was never a border applied to this blanket. If you are going to do it, I would do a simple single crochet border around it. The work inside the blanket is detailed already so the border doesn't have to be too elabourite.
Marilyn D. says
Can you add how many balls of the baby cakes we would need if we make bigger blankets based on the beginning stitch counts you gave for the different sizes?
Wendy Maruna says
We don’t have that information to share. Jeanne has a Facebook group dedicated to this pattern. Her community would probably be able to answer that for you from their own experiences.
Happy Stitching
Isabelle says
Hi ! I am a french crochet teacher, and i love your design ! I have made 4 baby blankets, they are great for birthday gifts, such a success !
I was wondering if you would allow me to teach my stydents how to master this design ? You would of course be known as the designer !
Anyway, thank you so much for this design, i am not getting tired of it, anytime soon .
Donna Mahony says
Could you please help me find the pattern for the Mosaic baby blanket. I love your video your great at teaching.
Mikey says
We have a couple. I'm unsure which type of mosaic you want. Here is one to look at. If you type into our search box, you should be able to see more. https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-mosaic-baby-blanket-pattern/
Tammy McKean says
How do i find the pattern and tutorial for the star shine version? I saw that and I love it !!!
Mikey says
It's right here: https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-hugs-kisses-starshine-blanket-tutorial/
Enjoy your evening.
Marie Whitehead says
Thanks so much for doing this. I have been trying for a year to figure out how to square it off as I am using a dk yarn to make window valences. Also love the different stitch counts for the blanket based on the yarn weight. Y'all must have been reading my mind.
Nicola says
Hi, I have just finished your hugs and kisses wave blanket. I would like to square off the waves and put a border around it but not sure how to do this! Do you have a pattern / tutorial about how to square off the wave sections please? Thankyou!
Mikey says
I have updated the pattern last week. I have not done a tutorial yet on it. This page has been updated.
Rachel lowe says
Hi, i am wanting to do a smaller swatch, to do as a sample of the colourway i am want to use for my blanket.
I am not sure how to work out the multiple to do a small swatch. Maybe a swatch showing on peak/valley. Not too big. Can you advise how many stitches i would need to chain to do a small swatch.
Thanks
Mikey says
For sure, the stitch multiple is 28 chains + 18... So chain in sets of 28, then add 18 more chains.
Each 28 chains is 1 complete chevron.
Alyson says
Do you have any instructions on how to square off this blanket?
Mikey says
Yes, I updated the pattern last week to be able to do that.
JayCee says
Can I make this blanket in baby weight yarn?
Wendy Maruna says
Yes, just adjust your hook to fit the yarn you choose. We offer the multiple stitch counts so you can adjust the sizing to fit your needs. Happy Stitching
Nicole says
Can you help me figure out how to do the hugs and kisses pattern for a throw size instead of a baby blanket. Thank you so much. Love your work.
Mikey says
The stitch multiple is provided with the pattern if you want to change the size. 🙂
heather says
grid
Mikey says
THanks
Meredith says
I wanted to point out an error in the written pattern, for row 5 it says to do a pattern of 1 bobble and 1 hdc 4 times you get to the top to do the increase. The chart and the youtube video say to separate the bobble stitches with 2 half double crochet stitches, not just one. If you stich one it will give you more than 4 bobbles before you get to the top.
Mikey says
Meredith, I will have Jeanne circle back. It's possible my video is incorrect or slightly modified as well.
Jeanne says
The repeat is [1 hdc in next st, 1 bobble in next st, 1 hdc in next st] four times. So that means, there will be 2 hdc between each bobble. We each just stated it a bit different.
Maro says
Just finished my green blanket for my best friends baby boy !Thank you for this amazing pattern guys!!
Cass says
I absolutely love this pattern! I’m using Caron Swirl Cakes/cookies and cream, to make this. My only question, however, is whether or not a border (at least in the sides) would make sense. It would certainly give to a cleaner look.
Marina King says
My suggestion is to try it, see if you like it, if not it's easy enough to fix. Crochet is all about trial and error, there are so many thing's I have tried to see if I like it or not usually by the 4th row I can determine if I'm going to like it or not.
Deb Oakes says
I have made the blanket with and without a border. My suggestion is to join the group Facebook page. There you will find many pictures of the finished projects and all the different types of finishing touches used.
Deborah Oakes says
I was able to get the pattern by clicking on the Pink words Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket in the first paragraph as I couldn't get the button to work either.
Mikey says
I am unable to duplicate the error for the button. It seems to work for me. I have reconfigured again, just in case it triggers a positive response.
Barbara Coninx says
Can't find the pattern anywhere. Someone said hit the blue button but there isn't one. Others say search the pattern name, all it does it come back to this screen where there is no pattern. Thanks.
Mikey says
Sorry, we were experiencing technical issues earlier today. This should be up and ready for you now. - Michael
Barbara Coninx says
Thank you. It is working now.
Molly says
Hope link works......
You just need to search.... lol.... love the pattern thank you so much.... it has taught me how to read a diagram.... thanks again...
Judy says
How do I get a PDF? Thank you...
Marina King says
If you click on the blue pattern button, it will take you to where you can find the pattern.
Katherine says
Go to Google, type in Hugs and Kisses Baby Blanket and the pattern should come up. Good luck.
Breanna says
I only have i e question. I love the tarn and i will like to buy it. Coukd someone please tell me about how many of the balls i shoul buy.
Marina King says
How much yarn you would need, would depend on how big you want to make it, and also on your tension.
Barbara Mizelle says
I was unable to fine the colors i wanted to use in the Baby Cakes, I am using Bernat Baby Coordinates which is a #3 yarn, do i need to add extra stitched to the chain to obtain the same size blanket? the blanket you made uses a "H" hook and the material i want to use is a "G" hook.
I love the pattern.
Mikey says
Yes... I believe so... I don't know how many chains off the top of my head without stitching a sample.
Lorraine Miller says
After following the links, I have been unable to get the written pattern
Katherine says
Hi Go to Google,type in Hufs and Kisses Baby Blanket and pattern should come up. Good Luck.
Alyssa Cic says
Link is working fine
Katherinr says
Sherri, Row 1 is foundation so you work the chain and end ou at left side. Row 2 is single crochet.Go back to the right following patter. Row 3 is the cross stitch. You will head back to left. Row 4 is the sc. Crochet row which brings you back to right side. Row 5 is the bobble/popcorn whichever you prefer.This roe takes you back to left again. Row six is the sc crochet row over to the right. Simply repeat. No need to cut yarn. Singles after each row.
Kelly Lane says
I love this pattern and your Beans and Bobbles pattern. Also love the videos so nicely done by Mikey. Thank you for your awesome creations and wonderful video tutorial.
TP GiGi says
"My first question is how many stitches do you have after row one is completed? is it 156? And as I progress with the pattern and get to the Bobble row somehow I have Lost a stitch so when I turn to do the sc row it says sc 2 in same stitch and sc next 5, but I only have 4 stitches before the sc 3 together. I have started this pattern several times and it always end up the same at the Bobble row. What am I doing wrong?"
...I have seen this question asked a few times but have yet to found the answer. I too am having this save issue. HELP!! I would really love to make this baby blanket. Thanks!
Jeanne says
The stitch count is 155 for each row. I would suggest putting stitch markers in the top of the peak and in with 3tog valleys to hold your place until you nail the pattern down. If you still need help, please feel free to join the Hugs and Kisses Facebook group and post photos of where you are having trouble and there are tons of people ready to help! 🙂
KATHERINE says
Hi All I was having same problem until I ripped everything out and started again. To begin, you must chain 158 stitches. Dc in Fourth chain from hook. You will now be working in 154 stitches across your work.
DO A ROW AND COUNT THEM. Now, between the Peak (top) and the valley (3 dc decrease) , there should be 12 stitches. Tells you in row 2
Hope this is clear. I am having trouble on the row AFTER the popcorn row. It would be Row 2, SC all the way across. Cant figure it out. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vicki says
So far I’ve crocheted this pattern twice. It is a little confusing because single crochet always messes me up at the beginning of a row. I’ve had to pull out some rows here and there, but I managed to make two blankets and they both came out beautifully. Just pay careful attention and COUNT YOUR STITCHES.
Lorraine Willis says
Me too. Also where in the pattern are the other double crochet rows I see in the photo. My bobbles wind up on the wrong side also. Is there a revised pattern and video?
Lauriesw says
Same problem with bobbles and next sc row. Have you been able to correct problems ? And how do you reach Mikey? Thank you.
Mikey says
We have reviewed this already, we cannot duplicate what others are doing wrong to be missing a stitch. Sorry, I have been away on an event for 2.5 weeks.
Deborah Oakes says
The issue is there is an error in the bobble row directions that I noticed by watching the tutorial. The * section should read hdc, bobble, hdc, hdc, repeat from * to peak, 3 hdc...
So after the peak or valley the is one hdc but work 2 hdc between each bobble.
Ruth Stimmel says
This is what happened to me I kept trying to fix the problem and after 30 row it was getting worse so I tore the whole thing out and starting over.In the video he says to put two stitches in the first st and crochet in the next 5 and and then do the valley.when I watched the video he goes back into the 5 the stitch to start the valley of 4 stitches .Just can't figure it out???
Danou says
Ruth Stimmel I have the exact same problem but when I go back into the 5th stitch, the 3sc in one stitch does not start in the middle of the 3sc in one stitch but start at the first sc of the 3sc in one stitch.
KATHERINE MABB says
Hi, been there done that!!!!!!!! Ch 158, Double crochet in 4th chain from hook.
The Chain 3 and the DC count as the 2DC in the stitch at the beginning. Next, carry on down the chain and do 1 double crochet in next 5 chains. DC3 tog. using the next 3 chains (valley) or bottom of chevron.Next, DC in each of next 12 stitches. This next stitch you will be making the PEAK, so put 3 DC in next stitch. Carry on with DC in next 12 stitches and DC 3 together for valley. Repeat until you are making your last VALLEY with the 3 DC alotted for. Now, 1 dc in next 5 DC and put 2DC in last stitch or final chain. TURN work to start row 2 which is the sc row. Hope this helps. Read the pattern over 3x to get in brain. make notes. It is worth the frustration. Good Luck
Jacqueline bennett says
Could you send me a pattern on how to make ends straight. Am a beginner and have know idea as to counts and height and I have spend so much time making this blanket I don’t want to ruin it as it’s for my granddaughter. Any information would be helpful thanks in advance
Diva says
*YouTube!!!*
Deb Oakes says
I don't see the pattern to download. I came to your site through AllFreeCrochet.com. I love the tutorial, so pattern really isn't needed, but how many cakes did you use to make the blanket?
Cheri Anderson says
Just finished this pattern, it's lovely but the sides curl in. I am going to make it again with a different set of colors, any suggestions on how to keep the sides from curling?
Joanne. says
Crochet the ends looser then the inside
Laurie Sweet says
Same problem here on the sc row after the bobble row. I got so discouraged that i wripped 1/2 of the rows out, restarted again. My questions are does each row have the same amount of stitches and what is that. My peaks are ok but the valleys are off a little. Does tjat soumd correct? Thanks
Manissa says
The link is not working to download the pattern ?. Any way I can get the pattern.
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Did you click the pink Get Pattern button? It's working for me.
Kathy says
The pink Get Pattern button doesn't seem to be working. I keep getting good the message the the download is unsuccessful. Is there another way to get it?
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
We were in the middle of upgrading our services and experiencing outtages during transferring. I'm sorry.
Kathy says
Same problem . I keep getting a download was unsuccessful message.
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
We have had website upgrades in the past 3 days... It's most likely happening when we were in the middle of switching our services behind the scenes. Let me know if this continues.
Amanda says
Wonder if I have the latest
Mikey says
Why do you ask?
Zelliah Wilson says
Hugs and kisses bag or purse
Leigh Anne Broadus says
Snuggly hooded baby blanket pattern. I have not been able to find it so I can finish mine.
KATHERINE MABB says
http://www.craftsyamore.com Hope this helps
KATHERINE MABB says
Hi Barb Thanks for the compliment. I try to put answers that ppl will understand. Not sure what rainbow pattern we are talking about. Is it the Hugs and Kisses pattern and you want to use rainbow colors? I will try and walk you through if I get more info as to what you are looking for. Waiting to hear, Katherine
KATHERINE MABB says
Hi I need more info as to what you are making. Are you asking about the Hugs/Kisses one or another rainbow pattern. Waiting to hear, Katherine
KATHERINE MABB says
Barb. I need more information as to what it is you need help with. Waiting yo hear back. Katherine
KATHERINE MABB says
Hi Barb I think I have figured out what you are asking. I checked the picture of the.. Rainbow Blanket. I think it is gorgeous. I think you would make the rainbow pattern the same as the Hugs and Kisses Blanket.
Row 1 is the chain
Row 2 is coming back with singles
Row 3 is Criss Cross
Row 4 is sc coming back
Row 5 is Bobble
Row 6 is sc coming back
From here just change your band colour and repeat.
Let me know if this helps
Barb Flavin says
Katherine, I'm asking you this because I've read many of your answers and actually understand them. I want to make the Hugs and Kisses blanket, but I really want to make the one that's rainbow colored--so bright and beautiful! When I look at that bright rainbow blanket, it looks different from the one shown in the pattern. To my very, VERY uneducated eye, the rainbow one looks like there aren't as many rows between the color bands as the pattern's photo. Am I just imagining that? If there truly are fewer rows between the color bands, can you tell me what I should do to create the rainbow blanket?
Thank you so very much!
PHYLLIS SURPRENANT says
My first question is how many stitches do you have after row one is completed? is it 156? And as I progress with the pattern and get to the Bobble row somehow I have Lost a stitch so when I turn to do the sc row it says sc 2 in same stitch and sc next 5, but I only have 4 stitches before the sc 3 together. I have started this pattern several times and it always end up the same at the Bobble row. What am I doing wrong?
TP GiGi says
Did u get an answer to this question??? I too am having this same issue 🙁
Vicki says
i am making this blanket in different colors because, of course, I can never find what the directions call for. The blanket is coming out beautifully but I do have problems. Single crochet throws me off every time and sometimes I find myself pulling out a previous row because my peaks and valleys don’t seem to line up right. But I’m working through it. My problem in that my edges are curling along the long sides. Any suggestions on a finishing edge for when I’m done? Thanks for posting this pattern.
Laurie Sweet says
How did you get your peaks and valleys to line up? Mine are slightly off and can't figure out why. And how many stitches per row. I read 155 all rows. Thanks
Melissa says
I am trying to get to the pattern for “http://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-cuddly-snuggly-hooded-baby-blanket but the link always takes me here could you please tell me how to get to the hooded blanket pattern
Mikey, The Crochet Crowd says
Melissa, I deleted that pattern 2 weeks ago due to complaints about how it looks. in frustration of the complaints, I just axed it out and deleted it. I no longer have the pattern. I saw another request early for this and took it off of Ravelry as well.
Belinda says
Thank you for the pattern tutorial of this gorgeous blanket Mikey..
Kathy Curtis says
I love this pattern! I'm making this for my managers first baby. I too had trouble with the bobble row until I realized the pattern repeat began and ended with hdc, so my first 2 sections have 6 bobbles . It still looks fine and I don't think she'll notice, lol. I like to crochet in all white for new babies with trim in colors. There's nowhere to put the trim so it is all white and gorgeous!! This pattern is truly a work of patience and love, I have to count every stitch, but the result is just beautiful.
Debbie Champine says
I have started this over and over again. I use 158 stitches and still fall short when doing the bobbles. I was so uptight about not getting this right that my daughter started it and by the 5th row there was one side where only 3 bobbles could be made. I understand that there is one bobble where there is only on hdc and the rest are two. I have read the instructions over and over again. HELP!!
Dorene Abel says
I am confused, why is Miley marking row one as the right side in the video?
I get to my bobble row but when I look at the previous stitches they are the right side facing me?
I have followed the pattern and it appears that the right side of this afghan is looking at the back side of the double crochet rows and cross stitch rows.
Any help clearing this up would be appreciated.
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
The bobble row is worked on the wrong side. Don't pay attention to any other references in any of the videos to the right or wrong side. All of the other stitches at not as important as the bobble row when it comes to this blanket.
Pam swift says
I noticed the same thing. I do understand that the bobble row is the important row. But what I have done is after I finish the bobble row I push the bubbles thru to pop out onto the other side. Maybe that will help you.
Donna says
Anyone else having a problem figuring out how to print this pattern? TIA
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Click on the pink Get Pattern button for a printable pdf.
Mich says
Hi! I love this pattern, I'm having a bit of an issue with row 2 though. It says Ch1, 2 sc in the same stitch. Are you saying to 2 sc in the bottom of the chain? or the next stitch over?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Bottom of the chain. It's your increase.
Nancy Hildebrand says
I would really love to see one video tutorial on making this blanket. I love it and would love to make it but find it difficult to watch so many videos for the different techniques and then apply them for this particular blanket. Please.....and thank you. ❤
Cindy Rogers says
I'm having difficulty with row 5. In your picture, there are 4 bobbles from peak to valley. I'm ending up with 6. I've started over about 7 times! I thought I was pretty good at reading patterns. Any advice or thoughts on what I might be doing wrong?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
The repeat is hdc, bobble, hdc.... so that means there are 2 hdc in between each bobble.
From peak, hdc, bobble, hdc, hdc, bobble, hdc, hdc, bobble, hdc, hdc, bobble, hdc, valley. That's 12 stitches with 4 bobbles. Hope that helps. 🙂
sherri mertens says
Don't understand why my comment keeps disappearing, but I'll try for the third time. I am having trouble proceeding beyond row 4. If you follow pattern, the 5th row, which is bobbles, will have the bobbles pop out on the WRONG side. The only way to prevent that would be to cut the yarn and start row five on the other end, yet the pattern does not say to do so. I cannot understand how to proceed beyond row 4.
Sue says
I just love this pattern! Thank you. I went up to an I hook, made 2 less repeats, and made 4-dc bobbles, and it's perfect!
sherri mertens says
I am having a problem with proceeding beyond row 4. Unless you cut the yarn and start at other end to do the bobble row, the bobbles will pop onto the wrong side. The pattern does not indicate that you should break the yarn and start at other end. I am having problems working beyond row 4. Actually, it appears that the first row is actually a 'right' side row...
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Hi Sherri. Row 1 is marked as the WS, wrong side, so all the odd numbers rows are working on the wrong side. So for row 5, it's correct. The bobbles pop to the opposite side of what you are actually hooking, so when you flip it over, it's the right side. Hope this makes sense.
Mary Ellen Roemer says
Is there a PDF to download?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
I have updated the article with a PDF that you can download. Just use the pink Get Pattern button.
Nancy Merrill says
So the peaks for row 5 are just 2 hdc , and 2 hdc bottom chevron.
ALICE says
I would like to know if the video can be down loaded to a tablet or computer. I do not always have access to internet. I like to crochet while traveling and sometimes need the video to double check that I am doing the written instructions correctly. Thank you Alice
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
I personally do not know if they is a way to download a video from YouTube to a personal device. Maybe Google search to see if there is a solution.
Monyca says
I'm not sure what row to change my yarn color
Mikey says
The yarn is changing colours on its own.
Deborah Oakes says
The first blanket I did O changed after row 9 bit when done my first section was larger than the rest. The next one I changed just before row 9 and it made all the sections even.
Judy says
I love this pattern but am not in love with the way the colors flow....like not completing a row in the color it started in. How would you break down the individual colors to determine how many skeins/yrds you'd need/color??? And then to determine how many rows to use an individual color for?
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
I think deciding on colors would be up to you, but when I used the cakes, the yarn changed about every other row. It depended on the stitch though because the bobble row is a bit more of a yarn hog. How much yarn would be determined after you decide how many different colors you prefer. As Mikey always says, you are the artist. 🙂
Tyra Spain says
I have a silly question, I'm trying to pick out colors for this blanket but I'm needing to know how many rows are in each 'section' if that makes sense. So from one bubble row to the next bubble row. Follow me? lol
Shannon says
Hello! I love the look of your blanket and I am following your instructions along with watching videos posted because I have never done the Crosstitch or the bobbles stitch before. I am starting row five but it looks like my bobbles will be on the back of the blanket? Am I supposed to End row four and start at the end of my row so the bobbles are to the front?
I am also making this blanket for a new grandbaby !!!
Jeanne - The Crochet Crowd says
Bobbles are always worked from the wrong side. The odd number rows are the wrong side. Actually, the only stitch done on the right side of the blanket is the sc rows. Can't wait to see yours. 🙂
sherri mertens says
I too have a problem with the first five rows. When you complete row 4 ( repeating row 2), you will be on right side of work. But row 5 is a bobble row and must be worked on wrong side. You would have to cut the yarn and start at other end, yet the pattern does not indicate to do so. I cannot figure out how to work beyond row 4... 🙁
Dana says
Row 5 actually isn't bobble. It's popcorn stitch and those are worked on the right side of the work.
Lola Aldrich says
I can’t seem to find anywhere where it states how many skeins of yarn are needed. I’m going to use the Caron cakes vs. the baby cakes. Can someone please advise! Thanks!
Mikey says
Jeanne stated 6 balls. You might have overlooked it. Just look under the title of the pattern on the pdf. 😀
Ruth Stimmel says
I have watched the video and have downloaded this pattern and can not get through the bobble stitch where it says chain two at the end and single crochet in the next 5 stitches I only have 4 ..Can you help me please what am I doing wrong
Pauline Reynolds says
Thankyou for this pattern. I just started it and i'm finding it easy to read the pattern.It is a lovely banket.
Gigi says
Congratulations on the birth of your new granddaughter!!! Love this blanket and will certainly try it..