Free Crochet Along – Whimsical Garden Bug Crochet Baby Blanket
The whimsical garden bug crochet baby blanket features four friendly bugs each housed in their own little corner of the garden surrounded by a flower border.
Purchase the FULL PDF pattern:
Etsy – https://joanitatherondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1762729967/crochet-blanket-pattern-whimsical-garden
Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whimsical-garden-bug-blanket
Whimsical Garden Bug Baby Blanket
A whimsical garden bug inspired blanket. Four friendly bugs each housed in their own little corner of the garden surrounded by a flower border.
A Scraps of Yarn Project:
The perfect project to do to use up all your bits and pieces from your leftover yarn.
This is completely optional, and it can be worked in coordinated colors.
Difficulty Level | Skills Required
Easy 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 – 3, 50 mm (E) &
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- An assortment of buttons and ribbons (given with each square)
Yarn:
Yarn – any DK (Acrylic or Cotton) is recommended. Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light.
For this project I used the following:
Please note – this is only an approximate – you might need more or less depending on your yarn and tension.
Elle – Family Knit Classic Double Knit 50 grams / 164 yards / 150 meters x 13 balls.
| 2 x Green
2 x Cream 2 x Blue 2 x Pink |
2 x Purple
2 x Dark Pink 1 x Yellow Plus scraps of random colors. |
Approx – 659 grams / 2132 yards / 1950 meters
Yarn Substitute:
Using the same type of yarn throughout the project is recommended. The pattern suggests DK yarn (Weight – DK (11 wpi) 3: Light Worsted), 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
Gauge is NOT necessary for this project to be perfect.
However COUNTING your stitches will ensure a true success of this project!
Size
Final Blanket Size:
Without Flower Border – Approx. Length = 70 cm x 70 cm (28 x 28 inches)
With Flower Border – Approx. Length = 80 cm x 80 cm (32 x 32 inches)
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.
- Because several pieces need to be joined, it is important to count the stitches to ensure success.
- If you have trouble with tension, please when advised use a larger hook.
- Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process.
Pattern Support
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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:
Four squares adorned with appliques then joined and framed with a border.
This crochet along is divided into 6 parts.
Part One – The Ladybug Square
Part Two – The Snail Square
Part Three – The Butterfly Square
Part Four – The Bumble Bee Square
Part Five – Putting the squares together
Part Six – The final touches
Purchase the FULL PDF pattern:
Etsy – https://joanitatherondesigns.etsy.com/listing/1762729967/crochet-blanket-pattern-whimsical-garden
Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whimsical-garden-bug-blanket
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