Not all new moms want baby blankets to be pastels. Neutral colours that blend into the background are also trending, making the baby the centre of attention.
The bottom line is that the baby blanket needs to keep the baby warm. This is the Trendy Modern Baby Blanket.
As much as the baby afghan is designed for the baby, the colours are really up to the mom's style.
If you want to change the size of this blanket to make it bigger, the stitch multiple is 2 chs. Changing the size of the blanket will change the yarn quantities but its up to you on figuring how much yarn you will need.
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Bernat Blanket Yarn
Bernat Blanket Yarn, 300 g or 10.5 oz.
A - Vintage White - 2 Balls
B - Pale Gray - 2 Balls
Blanket is 42" wide x 36" long.
Use 10 mm / N/P.
There is no border to this blanket.
Abbreviations
Beg = Begin(ing)
Ch = Chain
Dc = Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Sk = Skip
Sl st = Slip Stitch
Sp = Space
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Instructions
With B, Ch 78.
1st row: Dc twice into 4th ch from hook. *Sk next ch, 2 dc in next ch. Rep across to 3rd last ch. Sk next ch, 1 dc in last ch. Break B. Turn.
2nd row: With A, join with sl st to first st. Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout). Sk next dc, 2 dc into sp bet posts before next dc. *Sk next 2 dc, 2 dc into sp bet posts before next dc. Rep from * across. 1 dc in last st. Break A. Turn.
Alternating between colours B and A, rep 2nd row until blanket is 36" long. Fasten off at the end.
mumma kaz says
Hiya Mikey? Thankyou so much for all the clearticles, concise and beautiful tutorials you give all of us Hookers. I with Kris on the fact I can't work out a written pattern to save my life! I totally rely on stop start crochet because I can only learn by doing it. So Thankyou so very much for taking he time to make these awesome videos for us. They're BANG ON! ??
Kris says
Thank you so much for doing the video. I love the afghan but I cant read patterns for anything! I am a visual hooker. I need to see it done so I can do it. I rely heavily on you tube. THANK YOU for making the video!
Daphne says
Hello Mikey!! I LOVE your tutorials, projects and well, all you do! I have a question.. when you change colors on this Trendy Crochet Baby Blanket do you tie off the ends and cut off access or tie it off then weave in the color?? Thanks and keep on giggling! 😉 Your crocheting friend, Daphne.