Skill Level: Beginner
Designed by Judy Hice
Blanket measures approximately 31" wide x 36" long.
TLC® "Baby Amore™": 7 Ounces No. 9832 Light Blue CA and 7 ounces No. 9001 White CB.
Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle.
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 6 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:
Dc2tog = [yo and draw up a lp in next st or ch, yo and draw through 2 lps] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.
To Change Color in Dc: Yarn over and draw up a loop in the last st of the row, yarn over and draw through 2 lps, drop the color in use; with next color to be used, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook. Continue with new color.
With CA, ch 102.
Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc2tog, * dc in next 5 ch, [2 dc in next ch] twice, dc in next 5 ch **, [dc2tog] twice; rep from * to last 4 ch, end at **; dc2tog, dc in last 2 ch; turn - 100 sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, dc2tog, * dc in next 5 dc, [2 dc in next dc] twice, dc in next 5 dc **, [dc2tog] twice; rep from * to last 4 sts, end at **; dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.
Rep Row 2 for pat and work 1 more row with CA, then * 1 row CB, 1 row CA, 3 rows CB, 1 row CA, 1 row CB, 3 rows CA.
Rep the last 10 rows for color sequence until blanket measures approximately 36" from beginning. Fasten off Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS: CA, CB = Color A, B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; lp = loop; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; st(s) = stitch (es); tog = together; yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.
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