This is a lightweight stroller blanket, perfect for summer evening walks. The pattern is worked up with a 9 row repeat which flies right by once you get the hang of it. The entire pattern is worked up with chains and double crochets, simple! The beauty comes from the simplicity and straight lines this creates.
Pattern Notes:
The pattern can be adjusted in multiples of 10 stitches.
Measurements:
Approx. 30x36in.
Materials:
- 4mm crochet hook (G)
- 3 balls of Bernat Softee Baby in Petuna
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Gauge:
17 DC, 9 rows = 4in
Abbreviations:
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
St(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern:
Ch 146:
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch1 skip 1 ch. *1 dc in the next 9 ch, ch 1, skip 1*, rep within ** to last 1 ch, dc in last ch. Ch 2, turn
Row 2: Dc in final dc from prior row, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip 1, *dc in next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip 1 *, rep within ** to last 2 sts, dc to end (including dc in the top of the 3rd ch from round 1). Ch 2, turn
Row 3: Dc in the first 2 st, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *dc in next 5 sts, ch1 skip 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip 1* rep within ** to last 9 st. Dc in next 5 sts, ch1 skip 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in last 2 st. Ch 2, turn.
Row 4: Dc in first 3 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1*, repeat to last 8 st. Dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1, dc to end. Ch 2, turn.
Row 5: Dc in first 4 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next 5 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1*, repeat to last 6 st. Dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc to end. Ch 2, turn.
Row 6: Dc in first 5 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *dc in next st ch 1 sp, dc in next 7 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1*, repeat to last 6 st. Dc in ch 1 sp, dc to end. Ch 2, turn.
Row 7: Dc in first 4 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next 5 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1*, repeat to last 6 st. Dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc to end. Ch 2, turn.
Row 8: Dc in first 3 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 sts, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1*, repeat to last 8 st. Dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk 1, dc to end. Ch 2, turn.
Row 9: Dc in the first 2 st, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *dc in next 5 sts, ch1 skip 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip 1* rep within ** to last 9 st. Dc in next 5 sts, ch1 skip 1, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in last 2 st. Ch 2, turn.
Row 10: Dc in first st, ch1 skip 1 ch. *1 dc in the next 9 ch, ch 1, skip 1*, rep within ** to last 1 ch, dc in last ch. Ch 2, turn
Repeat Rows 1-10 until you reach the desired length.
Bind off and weave in ends.
Enjoy!
