A baby blanket is a creation made with love to spread warmth and a sense of belonging.. This simple handmade creation shows that the baby has someone who really loves it - to have taken the time to make something by hand with love - even if the creation is purchased, it's an original unique one and conveys the same sentiment. This beautiful alphabet blanket uses simple stitches to create a complicated looking beauty.. .. how gorgeous is it, eh?
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Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 400 gms in different colors of Oswal acrylic yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle &
This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic ; Laura or unbranded knitting cotton as well as acrylic yarns
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Size made : 40" x 40"
This is only given to you to get a general idea of how much yarn you may need.
You can make this to any size to just use up your yarn.
Difficulty level : Intermediate to Advanced Skill level.
Blanket sizing : https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279853964042/
Stitches used :
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
Abbreviations used :
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet sp : Space
sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
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.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.
This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
What do you need to know for today's project
What is a chain stitch ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
What is a chain stitch ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk); [yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
A for APPLE Granny Square
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B for BALL Granny Square
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D for DOG Granny Square
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E is for ELEPHANT Granny Square
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F for FOX Granny Square
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G for GRAPES Granny Square
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H for HAT Granny Square
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I for IGLOO Granny Square
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J for JOKER Granny Square
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K for KITE Granny Square
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L for LION Granny Square
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M for MONKEY Granny Square
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N for NEST Granny Square
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O for ORANGE Granny Square
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P for PUMPKIN Granny Square
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Q for QUEEN Granny Square
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R for ROSE Granny Square
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S for SUN Granny Square
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T for TIGER Granny Square
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U for UMBRELLA Granny Square
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V for VASE Granny Square
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W for WATCH Granny Square
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X for XYLOPHONE Granny Square
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Y for YACHT Granny Square
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Z for ZEBRA Granny Square
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Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Now while you can set up the alphabets in any order (not necessarily like I have I mean), there are four corners that are 'empty'. So for the top left I've embroidered the alphabet A (and you can make that as a crochet motif too here) and on the right hand side top I've embroidered Z (and you can get that crochet motif here).
The bottom right and left I've left empty so that I can embroider in the name of the baby and the date of birth :)
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and if you're interested in more blankets then here you go https://in.pinterest.com/shyamanivas/12-my-blankets-made-by-me/
Have fun with these free patterns too
Here are some of my tops for your perusal
and a doll’s top..
and some bolero/jacket/vests that will look grand on a top..
I have a few girls dresses, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go
For cute hair embellishments and motifs check the links below.
..and some belts..
and here are a few skirt patterns that you can use your belt for..
