Soft Pink Baby Blanket Pattern

Scientifically, the color of a blanket has absolutely nothing to do with the way it feels. However, there's just something about pretty, light, pastel blankets that just makes them seem way softer than any other blanket. This Soft Pink Baby Blanket Pattern is no exception. This simple yet cute crochet baby blanket is perfect for the little angel in your life. After all, who doesn't want their baby to have the utmost comfort? And they will, with this sweet little baby blanket pattern, of course.

Easy

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Crochet Gauge15 sts = 4”; 12 rows = 4” in pattern

Materials List

RED HEART® Baby Econo®: 5 skeins No. 1722 Light Pink
Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]
Yarn needle

Instructions

Blankie measures approximately 34” x 37”

Ch 129

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
Fptr (front post treble crochet): [yarn over] twice, insert the hook from front to back to front around the post of the stitch indicated and draw a loop through, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 3 times. Skip the sc directly behind the fptr
Cross Stitch: Skip next st, dc in next st, working behind dc just made, dc in skipped st.
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; tr = treble crochet; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 128 sc
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn
Row 3: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc next sc and in each sc across; turn
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn
Row 5: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc, fptr around post of dc 1 row below next sc, * cross stitch over next 2 sc, fptr around post of dc 1 row below next sc; rep from * to last 2 sc; dc in last 2 sc; turn
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across and in top of ch-3; turn
Row 7: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc, * fptr around fptr, cross stitch over next 2 sc; rep from * to last 2 sc; dc in last 2 sc; turn
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across and in top of ch-3; turn. Rep Rows 7 and 8 until blanket measures approximately 36½” from beginning, end by working Row 8
Last Row: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Fringe: Cut yarn in 14” lengths. Holding 2 strands together, fold in half, forming a loop; insert hook from wrong side of fabric into sc and into the loop; draw the loop through the fabric; draw the yarn ends through the loop and tighten. Trim ends. Make fringe in each sc across top and bottom of afghan.