Laguna Blue Baby Blanket

The Laguna Blue Baby Blanket is a great crochet baby blanket for boys and girls. Full of great texture, this crochet baby afghan is great for little ones exploring their sense of touch. Watch as little ones are filled with delight during playtime and snuggled up during nap time. The crochet bobbles are a popular trend in the crocheting world.This crochet baby blanket is soon to be your go-to blanket for baby shower gifts since it only uses one skein of yarn.

MATERIALS
Bernat® Baby Sport (350 g/12.3 oz; 1148 m/1256 yds): 21730 (Popsicle Blue) 1 ball
Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Skill Level: Easy

GAUGE: 16 sc and 19 rows = 4" [10 cm]

MEASUREMENTS: Approx 28" x 36" [71 x 91.5 cm].

ABBREVIATIONS
www.bernat.com/abbreviations
Approx = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
Ch(s) = Chain(s).
Dc = Double crochet.
Pat = Pattern.
Rem = Remaining.
Rep = Repeat.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sp(s) = Space(s).
WS = Wrong side.

 

Instructions
Note: Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc.
Ch 118.
1st row: (WS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in next chain. *(Ch 2. Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in each of next 5 ch) twice. Ch 2. Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. Rep from * 5 times more. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *5 dc in next ch-2 sp. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook from front to back in 1st dc of 5 dc group. Pull dropped loop through. Ch 1 – popcorn made. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 5 times more. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *Ch 2. Miss next popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Ch 2. Miss next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Ch 2. Miss next popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 5 times more. Turn.
4th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *Popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 2. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Miss next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 5 times more. Turn.
5th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *Ch 2. Miss next popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 2. Miss next sc. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 2. Miss next popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 5 times more. Turn.
6th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *Popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * 5 times more. Turn.
7th row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *Ch 2. Miss next popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Ch 2. Miss next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Ch 2. Miss next popcorn. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. Rep from * 5 times more Turn.
Rep 2nd to 7th rows 11 times more. Fasten off.

Tassels (make 4).
Wind yarn around 4" [10 cm] wide cardboard 50 times. Cut yarn, leaving a long end and thread through a needle. Slip through all loops and tie tightly. Remove from cardboard and wind yarn around loops tightly, approx 1" [2.5 cm] below fold. Fasten securely. Cut through rem loops and trim ends evenly. Sew 1 tassel at each corner of Blanket.