Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing my newest crochet pattern, the Mermaid Stripes Baby Blanket. This handmade baby blanket is made using beginner stitches. If you like making the Candy Stripe Baby Blanket, this blanket is just for you! It is the perfect baby afghan for a newborn baby and would also be an excellent baby shower gift that would be treasured for years to come.
For the Mermaid Stripes Baby Blanket, I used Premier Basix and Red Heart Bitty Stripes. However, you can use whatever #3 light-weight yarn you’d like. I also used a size H-8 (5.0mm) crochet hook. I highly recommend using my favorite crochet hooks, Clover Amour. You will also need a tapestry needle and a pair of scissors. Gather your supplies and let’s begin!
Mermaid Stripes Baby Blanket
Materials:
- (2) skeins of Premier Basix in White
- I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Size:
34 x 30
Notes:
- You can change up this blanket to be any size you’d like. Just note that if you make this blanket bigger, you will need more yarn.
- To change up the sizing of this blanket, you will need a multiple of 3. Once satisfied with your width, you will add 1 more chain to the end.
- You will change colors every 4 rows.
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Mermaid Stripes Baby Blanket Video Tutorial:
Mermaid Stripes Baby Blanket Pattern:
With Mermaid, CH 115
Row 1: 2 DC in 4th CH from hook. *Skip 2 CH and make 3 DC into the next CH. Repeat from * until the end. You should have 3 DC in the very last CH. CH 3 and turn.
Row 2: 3 DC in first space between the DC clusters. *Skip 3 DC and make 3 DC into next space. Repeat from * to the end of the row. When you reach the final 3 DC, you will make a DC into the top of the turning CH. CH 3 and turn.
Row 3: 2 DC into first space ( CH 3 counts as a DC). *Skip over to the next space and make 3 DC. Repeat from * to the end of your row. Make 3 DC in the last space. CH 3 and turn.
Rows 4-60: Repeat Rows 2 and 3, changing colors every 4 rows.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Thank you so much for joining me today as I show you how to make the Mermaid Stripes Baby Blanket. I hope you enjoyed learning this fun crochet project. Let me know in the comments below if you plan on making this project or what you’re currently working on. I’d love to hear from you!
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