Free Crochet Along – Rainbow Candy Crochet Baby Blanket
The Rainbow Candy Crochet Baby Blanket is a lovely textured baby blanket that consists of strips made in various stitch patterns.
A fun project to learn new stitches or just brush up your crochet skill.
Purchase the FULL PDF pattern:
Etsy – https://joanitatherondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1667034458/crochet-blanket-pattern-rainbow-candy
Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-candy-baby-blanket
Rainbow Candy Crochet Baby Blanket
A lovely textured baby blanket that consists of strips made in various stitch patterns.
Difficulty Level | Skills Required
Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate
Basic stitches in simple variations, simple repeats, color changes, shaping and finishing.
You will need to know basic stitches like SC (single crochet) and DC (double crochet).
Special stitches explained and provided in the instructions.
Materials
- Hook – 4, 00 mm (G) & 4. 50 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Yarn:
Kistmet – Raeesah 100% Pure Cotton (50 grams/119 meters)
Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light.
Approx 750 grams / 1635 yards / 1500 meters (15 balls)
- Color – 04 x 3 (Natural)
- Color – 33 x 3 (Purple)
- Color – 37 x 3 (Light Blue)
- Color – 51 x 3 (Light Green)
- Color – 61 x 3 (Grey)
Yarn Substitute:
Using the same type of yarn throughout the project is recommended. The pattern suggests DK yarn, but you are not limited to this type of yarn. Any yarn can be used if you take into consideration your sizing for the project will differ.
Tension | Gauge
To keep the tension consistent – check the tightness of your stitches – if your work is pulling inwards use a hook size larger for that strip. Denser stitches might require a hook adjustment – check the NOTES before each Strip Instructions.
COUNTING your stitches will ensure a true success of this project!
Size
Final Blanket Size including border –
Approx. 35 x 34 inches (90 x 90 cm)
Remember – if you use/choose a different yarn weight/hook size your blanket will be a different size!
Helpful Tips | Hints
- With a project of this size, it is recommended to weave in ends as you go.
- It is important to count the stitches to ensure success.
- Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process.
‘Sometimes all you need is a little splash of colour’
PATTERN SUPPORT
- Full pattern support is available from the Joanita Theron Designs Facebook Group or/and Joanita Theron Designs Ravelry Group.
- Please post a question in the group and remember to TAG me! I will assist as soon as possible or one of my members will gladly jump in to help!
- For questions relating to permission or usage email joanita@creativecrochetworkshop.com
Abbreviations: US Terminology
CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop
RS – Right side
WS – Wrong side
What you will crochet:
A lovely textured baby blanket that consists of strips made in various stitch patterns.
This crochet along is divided into 7 parts.
PART SIX – Sections 11 & 12 Plus Border
PART SEVEN – Bonus – Lovey Blanket
Purchase the FULL PDF pattern:
Etsy – https://joanitatherondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1667034458/crochet-blanket-pattern-rainbow-candy
Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-candy-baby-blanket
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