FUN PLAY BABY BLANKET
I am making a blanket for a baby boy and was wondering what would be best for little boys. I had this idea
of making fun little squares that would allow a little boy to play himself to
sleep on a play blanket. Here I was
foolishly thinking this was “my own original idea” ! When time came to take
this off my “to-do” list, I (smartly?!) thought of checking Pinterest boards
and Google first.. and lo, behold! Someone has ‘been there.. done that’ :D.
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Ah well, here’s
what I’ve done and now that you are inspired, let’s see what you come up with.
Materials used :
Today I’ve used ~ 200 gms (in 2 colours) of our local
Indian Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply acrylic with a 3.5 mm crochet hook
For Non-Indians :
I’d say you can use any yarn with a
suitable hook to make this lovely project.
Size made : Intermediate You can make this fun play baby blanket to
any size.
Sizing chart for blankets : https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279839582572/
Abbreviations used :
ch : chain ch-sp : chain space
sp : space rep : Repeat
fsc : Foundation single crochet
dc : Double crochet
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Instructions using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern. For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too
Instructions :
Using U.S terminology
For this lovely project, I’ve used the inspiration
from these free patterns
I have used more of the Crochet race car play mat than the red heart pattern eventually, more because I’m on a
really tight time schedule and need to whip this out fast. Granny squares, for me, are a pain to put
together neatly .. that said, I think that it's a lovely idea and some day I am going to try that one as well.
The beauty of this pattern is that you can make
it in any size, using any yarn and a suitable hook. I have made a much wider road and green path than the designer.
What I did was decide what size I wanted for my blanket - and then divided it up into the green and grey road sections.
As the designer says, all you need to pay
attention to is that you sk only one stitch in the first row, and then work
only in the ch-1 sps in all the rows that follow.
If you would like to work this up faster, use a
hdc instead of a sc, and of course a thicker yarn will give it a fuller look.
Border ideas :
I have used the same pattern for the
border as well.
Remember to work an (sc ; ch
1, sc) in each corner, and in each of the following border rows, you will work
the (to) in the ch-1 sp of the corner. This allows the corners to open up
properly.
It is also very important to count
the number of stitches you work along the sides, ensuring that you work the same number of stitches on the
opposite side for evenness. I realized this after several rows.. and what
happens then, ain’t fun !
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