Bernat Baby Bundle Stitch Along
Beginning Monday, March 20, 2017, we will be doing another Stitch Along with our friends at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts.
For 3 weeks, we will be stitching together to create a wonderful extra soft baby blanket that is in the shape of a star combined with a unique ladder affect.
There are 6 colours within the Bernat Baby Bundle Yarns found at Jo-Ann. With 4 infused favourite baby yarns in the Bernat collection and beautifully coloured for today’s modern mom and trending colours.
See what your baby blanket could look like when you are done.
Introduction
Blanket Sizing
- Blanket’s Name: Magic Snowflake Crochet Blanket
- 46″ across the diameter of the star.
- Gauge = 7 sc and 8 rows
- Suggested Hook is 9 mm, Size M. However, gauge is really important due to the blanket being round.
Tutorial
Materials Needed
- 4 Balls of Bernat Baby Bundle
- Size 9 mm or 10 mm, M or N Hook size. Gauge is important.
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Gallery
Each Week
Each week, I will have a new set of instructions to work through this blanket together. You will check back right here on this blog for updates to the next set of instructions. Instructions will be included in written format, diagram format and video format so everyone can participate.
- Week 1 – March 20th – Center
- Week 2 – March 27th – Body
- Week 3 – April 3rd – Edging and Final Touches
Week #1
Let’s begin to work on the center of the baby blanket. In week 1, we will cover the starting point and get your started. Once completed, keep it safely aside until next week.
- You will learn how to start the afghan and soon begin working on the chains that separate the star points. This chain will continue into week 2 and finalized in week 3. This chain is what is creating the ladder on the afghan. This is also known as Jacob’s Ladder.
Pattern is available in downloadable PDF Format. You can also print it. There are 2 pages. Written instructions also include the diagram as shown in the tutorial.
Click the Pattern to Get Week 1
You can also get the Bernat Baby Bundle Week 1 PDF Here if the picture doesn’t work for you. There are 2 pages for Week 1.
Click the Pattern to Get Week 2
You can also get the Bernat Baby Bundle Week 2 PDF Here if the picture doesn’t work for you. There are 2 pages for Week 2.
Baby Bundle Stitch Along: Week 2
Week #3
You can also get the Bernat Baby Bundle Week 3 PDF Here if the picture doesn’t work for you. There is 1 page for Week 3.
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I’m working on 2 at the same time with different yarns. Just finished the week 2 directions on both & am excited for week 3 to post! These are looking pretty awesome! What a great pattern!
I cannot get the center part to come out right I have tried 5 times. I am looking for a yarn shop for help. I have trouble following the directions.
Do you have the center part in written directions because I don’t know how to follow picture?
Ronda – yes the written part is included with each clue http://thecrochetcrowd.com/jo-ann-stitch-along-march-2017/
Has anyone used Caron Cakes? if so, what hook size did you use? thanks!
Did anyone respond to using Caron Cakes yarn and needle size?
I have finished my first blanket and wanted to do the second in this yarn.
Hi Mikey, I will be 93 years young in May. Was able to get the Baby Bundle yarn at my local JoAnns. Am getting ready to start my Step 2 of the pattern. The yarn is quite a challenge, but I refuse to be beaten.
I’m struggling with putting stitches into the pipsqueak. I took the diagram & wrote the sc count next to each and am counting since I can’t see the stitches. Is there an easier way to do this? I want to get the stitch count correct.
Darcie,
I used the “feel” method and it worked out great. Hope this helps.
If your guage width is 4 inches, but the height is 5.5 to 6 inches, what should you do? Which dimension is more important the width or height?
I have tried this several times and my points are not distinct. I am working with the bulky yarn portion, could that be it. I finally have the five points, not six but five. That magic number. I did notice in the video your chain 6s are very open, again I am on the bulky fuzzy yarn portion for the chain 6. I am determined to succeed. Thanks
I want to make this but unfortunately Im in Australia and I can’t find anywhere that sells the Bernat Baby Bundle yarn, any ideas on what else I could use for it? Thanks Nicole
I bought bernat baby blanket yarn. I love how it feels. I bought the baby blanket yarn before it was available online.
I’ve gone with the Bernat Baby Blanket with a 10mm hook to get the right gauge
I just completed ✅ the 1st week of the stitch along
Wish you were here.
Wish you were here Anita.
Mikey this will be my first crochet along . I went to Joannes fabrics in Daveport,Iowa,they had all the colors . I got the yellow nesting color and will be ready for Monday . Do you know what time you will be release the first one ? Waiting patiently for Monday thanks again . Anita
On the guage swatch I got the 4″ with the 7 sts on the row but it did not take as many rows to make the 4″. Is that ok? I am not a skilled crocheted.
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I made several swatches, and the width is 4 inches, but the length of 8 rows is 4 1/2 to 5 inches. Any suggestions? And will it matter if I crochet left-handed?
My swatch is 7 stitches wide but only 6 rows tall for a 4 inch square. Is that ok?
Try going to a smaller hook. I tried with a N 10 mm and ended up needing to use a L 8.00 to obtain gauge.
I am so glad you emphasized crocheting a gauge swatch. I followed your tutorial and it turns out I will need to buy an L hook. If you wouldn’t have suggested doing this I wouldn’t have bothered and my “blankie” wouldn’t have laid right. You are a great teacher, thanks Mikey!
Did you get the right amount of rows?
I did the gauge swatch and I have 7 stitches across for the 4 inches but I only have 6 rows for 4 inches. Is that a problem?
I’m so excited for this Crochet-A-Long… I just happened to stumble across it, cuz I picked up a skein of Baby Bundle yarn (colour is Play Pink), back in January, and didn’t know what to do with it when I came across the skein again a week ago. I’m so glad that 1) I can pick it up here in Canada at Walmart, and 2) that they came out with more colours 😀
When I came across your link here, Mikey, I ran out to Walmart and bought 3 more skeins just so I could join in on the Crochet-A-Long, I love them! I’m anxiously awaiting the 20th to roll around to start the project! 😀
hi mikey im in the uk and can not get this yarn what is a good alternative please
I am excited to try this CAL but I am unable to watch the video regarding the gauge. When I try to watch, it says the video is private. What am I doing wrong? Thank you in advance for any help.
I do not live near a Joann fabric store. When I tried to order the yarn from joanns it says not available to ship to my address. Any suggestions? Thank you
I can’t find Baby Bundle Yarn anywhere. My local JoAnn store says there are only 2 or 3 skeins available in a few stores in the nation, but none at my local store. Any suggestions? I don’t want to miss out on this stitch along!
I just checked JoAnn’s on-line store again this morning. This time it let me purchase the yarn and it said it was in my local store for pickup. Perhaps they received a shipment right after I asked for it two days ago. I’m so excited!
I went to Joanns online. Only ones available were I Fresno, CA, pick up in store only! Finally, just a couple of days ago, they offered them for shipping! So got mine ordered.
So excited! My “taupe nest” just came in for the stitch along. It looks like beautiful yarn. Meanwhile back to my son’s knit flag blanket…
Got my bundle at JoAnn’s today and now awaiting instructions. This should be fun! Can’t wait to start it.
I am so excited this will be my first challenge. I have my yarn already. JO ANN had it on sale for 6.99 and I had a 25% off coupon I have seen this yarn and wanted to work with it but not sure what to do with because of the different colors and textures so happy and looking forward to making this blanket
I don’t see the gauge sample size. Shouldn’t it have a total? L + W = ? ?
I keep checking joann.com but they have no baby bundle available.
I want to make sure I get the right yarn. What is the name of the yarn? What do I type in to find it? Thanks
Bernat Bundle
http://www.joann.com/search?q=Bernat+Bundle
They only have Home Bundle now. Can we use that?
You can!
How do I sign up?
No sign up required. Just join us on March 20th.
when you first posted this, Joann.com had very few colors. Now, they don’t have anything at all. I went to the store anyway and get had all the colors. So do not always trust the online store. I do live in the same area as Joann headquarters. So that might be why the store has all the colors becasue it is the store is attached to their headquarters.
While playing with the yarn, I am a little nervous about crocheting with the furry pipsqueak portion. Is that part tricky?
I can’t find the yarn anywhere! JoAnn’s is out and so is Yarnspiration! Any idea when it will be available again or can we use something else?
How many rows are in the main part of this afghan (not counting the border rows)? I’m planning on using 2 colors for the main body and want to figure out how I want to stripe the rows to get them even. Thanks!
I’m not sure at this time. I’ve not received the final pattern write up. I only have a rough draft and things may have changed. For my practice sample, I did change the colours every 2 rows using two different colours. Worked out great. I used 2 balls of each colour. The project needs 4 balls total. Hopefully that helps you.
Thank you!
Can you tell me the skill level of this. I love to crochet but consider myself a beginner. Will there be detail instruction??
JoAnnes doesn’t have this yarn in the store or online. Where else could I purchase it?
I am ordering mine through Wal-Mart. I couldn’t find it through JoAnn’s either.
You can only order it from Walmart if you live in Canada. This yarn isn’t offered in the US.
Is there a pattern we can look at NOW on the site?
No unfortunately not… that’s what makes it a Stitch Along. Pattern is released in segments so everyone can stitch together at the same time.
I have scoured this post over and over and I simply cannot find where and how to register.
Please help!
Thanks!
No need to register! Just play along starting on March 20th. 🙂
I can’t find the Bernet Baby Bundle yarn on the website or at my local store. They said they haven’t heard about this new yarn. Where can I purchase it? This sounds like a 6 ply yarn using such a large needle. Am I correct?
Marie
I am an absolute crafter of knitting and crocheting. Right now fanatic crocheter.
I love The Crochet Crowd, even from all the way from Australia, Melbourne.
I have already done one of the crochet-a-long mystery blankets, loved making it as well as any other pattern references on the site.
And to Mikey, your videos are excellent and easy to follow. Keep up the great work!
will Joannes be getting the other colors of this yarn? I think they should have all of the colors in stock for the crochet along.
Mikey,
Bernat Baby Blanket yarn comes in 10.5 oz. balls and 3.5 oz. balls. Which do we need 4 of? I can not use polyester yarn, but I have a beautiful size 6 wool yarn I would like to use if I have enough.
What about doing something with a rectangular loom?
I don’t understand your question?
You are so Funny Mikey!!!!!
Can’t wait to try this afghan! I love making baby blankets. I think this will quickly became a favorite.
Thank You Michael for sharing your expertise as it sure helps us beginners to see it being done rather than a diagram. I’m 68 craft-a-aholic, know the basic SC, DC, Triple Crochet and the slip stitch. Still haven’t seen the stitch in only the back or front though – I’m sure I will very shortly!
I am really looking forward to this !! Sincerely Dottie
I just ordered my supplies today! Now I have to get my son’s knit blanket done quickly. Great incentive!
I do not know how to crochet. Do you have lessons?
Get a beginner crochet book and ask older people if they know how to crochet they are the best people to ask and they are more patient. I know i am one of the older ones!
JoAnn Fabric and Craft stores offer classes for beginners. Some stores may even have groups getting together to help each other with this CAL. Check it out.
HOW FUN!
Do we have to buy the yarn to do the blankets? Ate the blankets donated to a children’s hospital?
No you can use whatever you want. What you do with your finished blanket is up to you. 😀
Timing is everything! I am about to start an Afghan for my grandson due May 30th! Count me in!
What level do I need to be to participate? I use to crochet years ago . I am trying to get started again
Hi, What is the skill level for this blanket?
I only see 3 colors avaliable on Joanns website..
I want to make this blanket as adonation for Knots of lOve. They want to use their approved yarns. Would Bernat Softee Baby work for this pattern?
This is sooo great I love the star look and have been wanting to do an afgan like this for my new nephew coming in July!! wehoo can’t wait gotta get my yarn for this 🙂
I would love to join, is there a place to register?
Omgosh, never mind, I scrolled a little farther up and found it. Forgive me, I’m tired.
Susan
I am so excited about this new crochet along. I have a baby shower on April 8th and I think this blanket will be perfect.
Hi Mikey!
I am new to the Crochet Crowd crochet-a-long and I see we need 4 skeins of yarn, but I am not seeing what size hook you recommend. Please advise! I am looking forward to my first attempt with this yarn. I’ve always felt a little intimidated by the Bernat yarn, although I’ve always loved the colors!!! Thanks!
Susan
I have been crocheting since I was 14 yrs old , I am now 76 and will be joining your new Joann challenge I am on oxygen now and this keeps me happy I have used lots of your patterns and have supplemented my income crocheting. Thank you Mikey.
Vicki