So Soft One Skein Security Blanket
Many children enjoy having security blankets to keep close to them at all times. This So Soft One Skein Security Blanket is probably the most comfortable and easy crochet baby blanket you could make for your little one. Because it only uses one skein of lightweight yarn, it's quick to work up. It's a thoughtful gift to give to newborns and you know they'll treasure it, even when they get old enough to leave it home. Even adults will wish they had a security blanket like this to carry around!
NotesNote:
Blanket is worked back and forth in rows
then edging is worked around the entire
outer edge.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge3 pattern repeats = 2½” [6.5 cm] in Sedge Stitch pattern. Note: Each pattern repeat consists of (sc, 2 dc) or a beginning ch-2 and the first 2 dc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Finished SizeApprox 15" x 16" [38 x 40.5 cm], not including edging
Materials List
- RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ light: 1 ball 3001 Frosting
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
- Yarn needle
Instructions:
Ch 57.
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Sedge Stitch Pattern:
Row 1: Work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook (first pattern repeat made), *skip next 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch; repeat from * to last 3 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in last ch—18 pattern repeats.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc; repeat from * to last 2-dc group, skip last 2-dc group, sc in top of beginning ch-2. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 16” [40.5 cm] from beginning.
Do not fasten off.
Edging:
Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc; repeat from * across, (sc, 2 dc) in top of beginning ch-2 (corner made), do not turn, work (sc, 2 dc) evenly spaced down side edge, (sc, 2 dc) in corner; working across opposite side of foundation ch, work (sc, 2 dc) in ch at base of each (sc, 2 dc) of Row 1, (sc, 2 dc) in corner; work (sc, dc) evenly spaced up other side edge (work same number of (sc, dc) groups as were worked across first side edge); join with slip st top of beginning ch-2.
Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends.