The Ada baby blanket is a new crochet pattern with gorgeous texture. Read through to find out all the details, or scroll to the bottom for the pattern!
Concept and Design
I used to avoid blankets like the plague! I have always found large projects daunting and I don’t really enjoy the process (so many rows!!). However, using bulky yarn and simple crochet stitches – the Ada baby blanket works up amazingly fast. If you have been avoiding blankets or are brand new to crochet, this baby blanket is the perfect beginner project.
The Ada baby blanket is so plush and cozy! I cannot even begin to describe how soft – this blanket would make a great baby shower gift and look amazing in newborn photos.
Yarn
I first used Hobby Lobby’s Yarn Bee Romantique yarn for my Ramona Wrap earlier this year and I really loved it! When I saw this blush pink color way in the store, I couldn’t help but buy it. The color is so much prettier in person (as it photographs a little lighter). Romantique yarn is a bulky #5 weight yarn that is so plush and soft it makes for the perfect baby accessory. There is some texture and fuzziness to it but I think it makes the blanket look even more modern and chic!
As always, you can substitute with any #5 bulky weight yarn in the color of your choosing. This pattern also be made in any weight yarn, just know that hook and yardage will vary.
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Materials Needed
- Any bulky (#5) weight yarn, approximately 575 yards. I used Yarn Been Romantique in Warm Blush (7 skeins).
- US size 7 mm hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
- 5 DC and 2 rows = 2 inches
- Finished size is approximately 32 inches wide and 36.5 inches long
Abbreviations
Ch = chain
DC = double crochet
SC = single crochet
St(s) = stitch(es)
Notes
- This pattern is written in US standard terms
- The pattern and photographs in this document are property of Smiley Goose, and are for personal use only. Please do not alter, share, or sell this pattern as your own. You are, however, more than welcome to make and sell finished products using this pattern. I ask that you please credit Smiley Goose and provide a link back to the pattern listing if you are selling online.
- You can easily alter the size of your blanket by adjusting the number of starting chains; just chain any number.
- Chain 1 or 2 at beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
Ada Baby Blanket Pattern
Ch 74
Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook. DC in each st to end of row. (st count = 72 DC)
Row 2: Ch 1 and turn. SC in each st to end of row. (st count = 72 SC)
Row 3: Ch 2 and turn. DC in each st to end of row. (st count = 72 DC)
Rows 4 thru 63: repeat Rows 2 and 3, respectively, or until you reach desired length. Be sure to end on a Row 3 (DC) repeat.
Finish off and weave in all ends.
Blocking (optional)
If you find your first row and corners curling a little bit, you can easily get them to lay flat with a steam iron. I laid my blanket on a kids foam puzzle mat and blocked about 10 inches at a time. With your iron set to steam on the hottest setting, hover the iron over your blanket about a ½ inch or so. I did this about 15-20 seconds over the entire blanket and closer to a minute on the parts that were actually curling. Be careful not to touch your project, or you will melt your yarn. Let your blanket cool completely before moving on to the next section.
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