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2019 and 2020 JOANN SAL Knit Blanket Patterns: PDFs Now Available Free Right Here!

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Are you gearing up for the 2021 JOANN Stitchalong? It’s always so much fun. It is a three-week knit and crochet stitchalong that starts on September 26th, 2021. This year is a little bit different than the past two years that we did this project. At that time, we did six-week knit and crochet blanket stitchalongs. That was fun, as well, of course. And I’m thrilled to let you know that I can now give you the free PDFs for the JOANN SAL knit blanket patterns for each of those two projects right here on the site.

JOANN SAL 2020 knit blanket pattern

2020 JOANN SAL

Last year, for the 2020 JOANN SAL, we worked with Bernat Symphony yarn. Although if you wanted options you could choose from a couple of other great Bernat yarns as well. For example, Bernat Velvet was a popular choice, as was Bernat Freesia.

The design for the 2020 JOANN SAL was a Chevron and Entrelac Knit Blanket pattern. People ended up loving this pattern! It’s got rich texture, beautiful colors, and the opportunity to practice some interesting knitting techniques. And you can get that free knit blanket pattern right here right now. Just click the link below the image to download.

Chevron and Entrelac Knit Blanket PDFDownload

2019 JOANN SAL

The 2021 JOANN Stitchalong is the third year I’ve been doing this. So, I started off with the 2019 JOANN SAL. We used Bernat Blanket Yarn to make a knit blanket. Here’s a little bit more about it:

And yes, you can enjoy this free knit blanket pattern as well. Here are the PDFs for this fun blanket, clue by clue as we created them for the original SAL:

Clue 1:

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Clue 2:

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Clue 3:

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Clue 4:

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Clue 5:

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Clue 6:

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2021 JOANN Stitchalong

Enjoy using the 2019 and 2020 JOANN SAL knit blanket patterns at your own pace. And be sure to join us for the 2021 JOANN Stitchalong. It starts September 26th. It’s a three week stitchalong with three smaller knit and crochet projects that use O’Go Yarn. We can’t wait for you to join us.

It’s Time for the 2021 JOANN Stitch Along with O’Go Yarn!!

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If you’ve joined the JOANN Stitch Alongs in the past years, then you know that we always have a lot of fun with them. There are knit and crochet versions of the patterns so that everyone can participate. You know how much I love bicrafty options! This year, I’ll be doing the 2021 JOANN Stitch Along knit version as usual. And just like past years, Mikey of The Crochet Crowd is where you can find the crochet patterns. (And all my BiCrafty Bootcampers who always chose crochet can now opt for the knit version instead, if you want! Or vice versa) We’re all excited about the new O’Go Yarn. And I’m excited to make some new O’Go Yarn patterns with it for the 2021 JOANN Stitch Along. So here’s what you need to know!

JOANN Stitch Along 2021 with 4 donuts of O'Go Yarn Caron Colorama. Marly Bird Logo and Yarnspirations Logo

What Is The Annual JOANN SAL?

Starting in 2019, I began working with JOANN on an annual bicrafty stitchalong. Mikey from The Crochet Crowd does the crochet version of the SAL. I do the knit pattern. It’s a great opportunity for crocheters and knitters to work together on a fun project over the course of several weeks. You know how much I love make-alongs because of the way that they bring everyone together. And it’s so fun to see what unfolds as we make it from week to week isn’t it?! The 2021 JOANN Stitch Along will be no exception. Expect community, fun, and the excitement of working with new yarn!

You can join the dedicated stitch along facebook group and get extra help along the way as well as share progress with others who are doing the same projects! >> Join Here <<

✨ Get the free PDF pattern downloads for the 2019 and 2020 JOANN SAL knit blankets right here.✨

When Is The 2021 JOANN Stitch Along?

And now it’s almost time for the fun to begin again! The 2021 JOANN Stitch Along launches on September 27, 2021. We’ll have posts, social media shares, and videos to support you through the whole thing. And this year you’ll get the chance to use Caron Colorama, a #5 bulky weight yarn that comes out tangle-free thanks to the new O-Go yarn delivery format.

Yarnspirations O'Go Caron Colorama Yarn in Lippy Colorway

What Are We Making For This JOANN SAL?

This year we’re doing something a little bit different. Instead of making a blanket together like we did in past years, we’re going to work on smaller projects.

In fact, you’ll have the chance to make three different knit projects. Each works up quickly, can be made in multiple sizes, and will allow you to practice various techniques and skills. By the end of this SAL, you’ll have practice knit colorwork, short rows, and brioche.

At this time of year, we’re wise to start thinking about gifts to make for the holidays. After all, they’ll be here before we know it. By jumpstarting your holiday making with the 2021 JOANN Stitch Along, you’ll get ahead of the game. Each of the projects that you knit can easily be gifted to someone in your life. And if you’re bicrafty, you can make the three small crochet projects, too!

three knitting projects that will be taught for the 2021 Joann stitch along. Knit fair isle hat, short row colorful wrap, simple knit brioche cowl. All projects use O-Go Caron Colorama Yarn.

Do You Want To Become BiCrafty?

If you are interested in becoming bicrafty, then you have come to the right place. The Marly Bird team has put together two very comprehensive bootcamps for knitters and crocheters to learn each others crafts! It is never too late to join in the fun!

Fun Note: the cowl I am wearing in the introduction video for this SAL is the BiCrafty Community Cowl. That is one of the projects you learn to make in the BiCrafty Bootcamp Knitting Lessons for Crocheters!

Time to grab that yarn and learn to knit for crocheters, or learn to crochet for knitters! Get all the information about BiCrafty Bootcamp, click the links below:

➸ BiCrafty Bootcamp: Knitting for Crocheters

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➸ BiCrafty Bootcamp: Crochet for Knitters

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What Do I Need For the 2021 JOANN SAL? Materials List

Each project has its own material requirement. Below you will find an image for each project + the materials.

Week 1 Project: Knit Go Around Fair Isle Hat

Yarn: Caron® Colorama™ O’Go™(6.4 oz/180 g; 228 yds/208 m)

  • Overboard (68016) 1 O’Go

Needles:

Set of 4 sizes U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) and U.S. 10 (6 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Stitch marker, Yarn needle

Joann Stitch Along Materials List for project #1: Knit Go Around Fair Isle Hat.

Week 2 Project: KNIT FENANGLE THE ANGLES BLANKET SCARF

Yarn: Caron® Colorama™ O’Go™(6.4 oz/180 g; 228 yds/208 m)

  • Lippy (68004) 2 O’Gos
  • First Blush (68009) 2 O’Gos
  • Baja (68013) 2 O’Gos

Needles:

Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Stitch Markers, Yarn needle

Joann Stitch Along Materials List for project #2: KNIT FENANGLE THE ANGLES BLANKET SCARF

Week 3 Project: GOTTA SPLIT KNIT BRIOCHE COWL

Yarn: Caron® Colorama™ O’Go™(6.4 oz/180 g; 228 yds/208 m)

  • Contrast A Biker Jacket (68021) 1 O’Go
  • Contrast B First Blush (68009) 1 O’Go

Needles: Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles 16″ [41 cm] long and 29″ [73.5 cm] longor size needed to obtain gauge. Optional: Size U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) circular knitting needle 29″ [73.5 cm] long for looser cast on.

Notions: Stitch Markers, Yarn needle

Joann Stitch Along Materials List for project #3: GOTTA SPLIT KNIT BRIOCHE COWL

Get The Pattern Each Week & The Knitting Instructional Video from Marly Bird

Each week the pattern and video for the 2021 JOANN Stitch Along will be released starting September 27th. We will be sure to add the links here on this page and the video will be released on the Marly Bird YouTube Channel.

Best thing to do is bookmark this page (if you don’t know how, watch this video) and then be sure to subscribe to the Marly Bird YouTube Channel!

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Project #1 Pattern Link: Knit Go Around Fair Isle Hat

Project #1 Video: https://youtu.be/Bg9xD-p1dQs

Project #2 Pattern Link: Finagle The Angle Knit Blanket Scarf

Project #2 Video: https://youtu.be/452daFSO1fM

Project #3 Pattern Link: Knit Gotta Split Brioche Cowl

Project #3 Video: https://youtu.be/Tdu_Wv4nSaA

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23 Free Pirate, Skull and Skeleton Knit and Crochet Patterns

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Pirates often have skulls and crossbones on their flags, which go nicely with skeletons! Get your pirate, skeleton and skull patterns together.

23 Free Pirate, Skull and Skeleton Knit and Crochet Patterns

Pirate

Pirates are a perennially popular costume! For people and puppies, here are pirate costumes and a blanket.

Child's Pirate Costume Free Crochet Pattern

Skulls and Skeletons

With full skeletons or just skulls, decorate your home and your clothing and your candy bag this Halloween!

Skeleton Banner Free Knitting Pattern

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How to Crochet in Spaces and Stitches to Make Shells and Granny Stitch (BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters: Lesson 3)

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Can you believe how much we’ve already learned in BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner Crochet Lessons for Knitters? We’re only on lesson three and you’ve already learned all of the basic crochet stitches. Plus, you’ve made a crochet headband and facecloth. We’ve been crocheting one stitch into each stitch across a row. This week you’ll learn how to crochet in spaces and stitches. Moreover, you’ll learn how to use chain stitches in a row to create larger spaces. You’ll also learn how to crochet multiple stitches into a space or stitch. As a result, you’ll be able to crochet shell stitches and the granny stitch by the end of this lesson (and one more surprise stitch).

It’s not too late to join BiCrafty Bootcamp. Sign up free here.

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Click here to get all the details about BiCrafty Bootcamp as a whole.

BiCrafty Bootcamp Recap

— Lesson One was to learn how to crochet basics. We gave you our Ultimate Guide to Crochet Hooks as well as chart about crochet hook sizes. Big shoutout to our sponsor WeCrochet where you can get terrific crochet hooks, the yarn for BiCrafty Bootcamp projects and more. You learned how to hold your hook and yarn, crochet a foundation chain, single crochet stitch, and use turning chains. If you followed the pattern, you crocheted a headband. Perhaps you even made a single crochet dishcloth if you were going for extra credit.

— Lesson Two expanded upon those basic skills and used them in a beginner crochet facecloth pattern. You learned how to half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. Then you learned how to combine those stitches across the row to create the Long Wave Crochet Stitch. This gave you a chance to learn more about turning chains. Plus, you’ve now learned about reading crochet charts and patterns. You did so with two colors, so you also learned how to change colors in crochet. Finally, you learned how to count rows in crochet.

How to Read Crochet Charts

We’ve already shown you a lot about how to read crochet charts in the past two week’s videos. We’re going to continue showing you more of that in this week’s video lesson (which you’ll find below, underneath the two patterns). A lot of you are finding this helpful as a supplement or even alternative to reading the written instructions.

Counting Stitches and Rows

Last week’s video provided you with lots of great tips about how to count rows in crochet. If you missed that, it’s really helpful.

This week we touch a little bit on how to make it easier to count stitches within a row. You can use a stitch marker to mark every five or ten stitches in a row. You should put stitch markers on either end of the work anyway to help you keep it straight; this will easily tell you if your count is going awry. We discussed that tip in Lesson One. Someone in the chat also mentioned that there are stitch counters you can wear on your finger to count easily. And the main thing is that the more you get used to crochet, the easier it’ll be for you to keep count.

How to Crochet in Spaces

This week you’ll learn how to crochet in spaces. You can work into many different aspects of each stitch. We’ve been working through both loops of a stitch so far. We spoke briefly about how you can work in one loop only to create different texture. You can also learn how to crochet in spaces (between the stitches) rather than into the stitch itself.

You’ll work the same basic crochet stitches (such as single crochet or double crochet). However, you’ll insert the hook into the space between stitches. You’ll also learn how to use crochet chains within the row to create larger spaces.

How to Crochet Multiple Stitches Into One Space or Stitch

Once you learn how to crochet in spaces, you give yourself a lot of fresh options for variations on basic crochet stitches. You can expand this even more when you learn how to crochet multiple stitches into one space or stitch.

For example, you’ll learn how to crochet three double crochet into one space to create the granny stitch. (This popular stitch looks similar to the classic granny square, but is worked in rows instead of in the round. You’ll learn the granny square itself a few lessons down the road.)

Similarly this week, you’ll learn how to crochet 5 double crochet stitches together in one space or stitch. This allows you to create the crochet shell stitch. There are many variations on the shell stitch but this one is a very common option. You’ll use chains to create spaces as well as to keep your stitch count even across the entire row.

Here is a video Marly did for a cute shell stitch pattern used on a crochet baby blanket. Spoiler alert: she used stacked stitches in this pattern which we will talk about later.


Lesson 3 Crochet Bootcamp Patterns: Materials

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We have two crochet patterns for homework this week. The granny stitch headband will help you practice how to crochet in spaces. Both it and the crochet shell facecloth pattern will allow you to practice crocheting multiple stitches into a space or stitch.

You’ll need:

Yarn: 1 ball of WeCrochet Dishie Yarn, any color (one ball is enough to complete both patterns)

Hook: 1 Size G (4.0mm) crochet hook (WeCrochet Hook, TooShay Crochet Hook)

Notions: Locking stitch markers from WeCrochet, Chenille and tapestry needles for weaving in ends

Pattern #1: Granny / Headwrap for Self Care

crochet stitch diagram of the Granny Lace Stitch pattern; sometimes called granny stitch pattern.

Ch 55

(Tip: In the video instruction, we discuss how you can actually chain extras to give yourself room to work in case you miss a chain, which is easy to do. Then you can either skip a chain at the end or undo the extra chains.) Stitch Multiple for Granny Lace Stitch is 4 + 3.

Row 1 (RS): 3 dc in 5th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 3 ch, 3 dc in next ch; repeat from * to last 2 ch, skip 1 ch, dc in last ch, ch 4, turn — 13 granny sets.

Row 2 (WS): Skip 3 dc, *3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 3 dc; repeat from * to last st, dc in 3rd ch of tch, ch 3, turn — 12 granny sets.

Row 3 (RS): *3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 3 dc; repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in 3rd ch of tch, ch 4, do not turn, rotate the work 90 degrees to work along short edge — 13 granny sets.

????Stop here for headband.

If you wanted to continue in the pattern, repeat rows 2 and 3 (turning on row 3 if continuing) for desired length ending after a row 3.

Continue Pattern instructions for Headband

We’re going to make headband ties similar to those we made for the headband in Lesson One.

1st Side Edge

Working into the short edge,

Row 1 (RS): 2 sc into the edge of each row, 1 sc in foundation chain, ch 1, turn — 7 single crochet

Row 2 (WS): Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn — 5 single crochet.

Row 3: Sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn — 3 single crochet.

Row 4: Sc3tog — 1 single crochet

1st Finishing ties or no ties (see both options)

Option 1: After the single crochet 3 together, chain 50. Fasten off.

Option 2: Fasten off. Make I-cord 15″ (38 cm) long. Seam to edging.

2nd Side Edging

Turn 180 degrees to other short edge.

Row 1 (RS): Join yarn with a slip stitch in foundation chain edge, ch 1 and sc in same chain, 2 sc into the edge of each row, ch 1, turn — 7 single crochet

Row 2 (WS): Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn — 5 single crochet.

Row 3: Sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn — 3 single crochet.

Row 4: Sc3tog — 1 single crochet

2nd Finishing ties or no ties (see both options)

Choose same option as you did for the 1st side edging.

Option 1: After the single crochet 3 together, chain 50. Fasten off.

Option 2: Fasten off. Make I-cord 15″ (38 cm) long. Seam to edging.

Weave in all ends.

NOTE: You can also make a longer headband, then simply seam the two short ends together to create a headband without ties. Begin with a chain that’s a multiple of 4 + 2. Then do the same thing as above or the pattern. You’ll have to fiddle around to find the right size but you’ll get it! We also discussed in chat that this is a great stitch pattern to create a long garland, for example to wrap around a Christmas tree.

Pattern #2: Crochet Shell Facecloth to Match Headband

crochet stitch diagram of the Nesting Shell Stitch pattern

Chain a multiple of 6 + 4. You can make this facecloth as wide as you want with a starting chain length of your choosing.

Row 1 (RS): 2 dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped 3 ch count as dc), * skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, skip 2 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch; repeat form * to last 6 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, ch 1, turn — stitch count depends on how many you chained to begin with for the foundation chain.

Row 2 (WS): Sc in first dc, skip 2 dc, * (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, skip 2 dc; repeat from * to last sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in last sc, skip 2 dc, sc in 3rd ch of tch, ch 3, turn.

Row 3 (RS): 2 dc in first sc (ch 3 counts as dc now and throughout), skip 2 dc, * sc in next ch-1 sp, skip 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc, skip 2 dc; repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, sc in last ch-1 space, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in last sc, ch 1, turn.

Repeats Row 2 and 3 to desired length. Recommended facecloth size is approximately 10″ x 10″ but this is flexible.

Once the facecloth is desired size, fasten off yarn.

Weave in ends.

BiCrafty Bootcamp Lesson 3 Video Instruction

Here’s our video instruction (originally LIVE but of course still available for replay on YouTube) for how to crochet in spaces and work multiple stitches into spaces and and stitches to create crochet shells and granny stitch:

Additional Videos and Patterns You’re Ready For

You can already complete so many different crochet patterns thanks to your knowledge of basic crochet stitches. In fact, we updated the links at the bottom of Lesson 2’s post to give you more to practice with. We also created a post about how to crochet lemon peel stitch. This post also has lots of crochet patterns that you can use. Now that you know how to crochet in spaces and crochet multiple stitches in one space or stitch, you can also enjoy the following:

➡️ Need a Left Handed Video for Shawl: https://youtu.be/HQ63G2EqNtE

Right Handed Video for Shivering Chic Shawl — Granny Stitch Shawl by Marly Bird

How to Seam Crochet: Mattress Stitch (Plus Lace-Up Stitch Variation), Slip Stitch and Single Crochet Join Video Tutorials

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You put a lot of effort into creating a good crochet project. Therefore, you want to make sure that you know how to do the finishing touches correctly. After all, you don’t want your work to look shoddy or fall apart because you failed to put the attention into those details. Therefore, you want to learn how to seam crochet. In other words, you want to learn how to stitch together different pieces – to attach sleeves to the body of a sweater, join squares for a blanket, or stitch the short sides of a rectangle together to create a headband or cowl. You have several different options for how to seam crochet. I show you three of them in this video tutorial.

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3 Ways for How to Seam Crochet with Mattress Stitch

Crochet seaming simply means attaching one piece of crochet to another. There are a variety of different ways that you can approaching seaming, also sometimes called joining. For example, some seams are designed to be invisible whereas others are designed as decorative details. Often times people will use a simple slip stitch join, a classic whipstitch join, or a more textured single crochet join.

Mattress Stitch for Seaming Crochet

The mattress stitch is a flat, nearly invisible crochet seaming option. People use this when they want a durable join on any type of project. Whether you want invisible seams between motifs on a blanket or you want to crochet a sweater without an obvious join between its body and arms, mattress stitch will work for you. In fact, I show you how to seam a crochet sweater with mattress stitch on my Xanadu Pullover free crochet pattern.

Mattress stitch, also sometimes called woven stitch looks a little bit like a lace-up stitch. Think about when you lace up your shoes. It looks like that. In fact, sometimes I’ll refer to it as the lace-up stitch. You’ll put two pieces of crochet together, right side up. Then you’ll stitch them together in lace-up fashion, working entirely on the right side of the work. And yet, because of the loops you use and the stitch you’re working with, you get a naturally invisible seam.

As you’ll see in the video below, there are different ways to work the mattress stitch. Which you choose often depends on the stitches that you’re working into on the pieces that you’re joining. Additionally, you may work in different parts of the stitch loops. I’ve explained in the video why I might choose one over the other. I’ve also shown which particular version I most often tend to call “lace-up stitch.”

Video Tutorial for 3 Ways to Seam Crochet with Mattress Stitch

How to Join Crochet 3 Ways for Seaming

As I said, you can also choose really simple seaming options such as the slip stitch or single crochet join. In this video, for seaming together my crochet stitch sampler baby blanket squares, I show you those two options. I also show you mattress stitch / lace-up stitch again. With all of these options for how to seam crochet at your disposal, you’ll be able to finish a variety of different project types to perfection.

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Seed Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

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The Cuddles Baby Blanket is one of my favorite crochet patterns that I’ve designed. It’s a seed stitch crochet baby blanket pattern. Therefore, it’s got an interesting look and texture. However, it’s still easy enough for beginner crocheters to make. It’s a big enough project to keep you occupied but not so large that you get overwhelmed and bogged down. If you have any babies at all in your life, they need this blanket. And of course it also works as a lapghan for bigger folks.

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My Favorite Crochet Stitch Pattern

This seed stitch crochet baby blanket pattern uses my very favorite simple crochet stitch pattern. Obviously, it’s called seed stitch. However, you might know it by a different name as well: crochet lemon peel stitch, griddle stitch, waffle stitch, or single double combination crochet stitch, just to name a few. Whatever you call it, it’s a great, easy stitch pattern.

Basically, you alternate single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches across each row. You place them so that you always work opposite stitches into one another. In other words, if you see a double crochet, you work a single crochet into it. And vice versa, of course. This creates a fabulous texture. It’s not any harder than making a blanket entirely in single crochet stitches or entirely in double crochet stitches, both of which are super easy options. However, it looks and feels a lot more interesting when it’s complete. Babies will love to touch the blanket you create with this seed stitch crochet baby blanket pattern. And yet it’s dense enough fabric that their little fingers won’t poke through and get stuck.

Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted

In terms of the stitch pattern, you could use almost any yarn for this seed stitch crochet baby blanket pattern. However, you always want to be careful when selecting yarn for baby blankets. After all, babies have sensitive skin. Moreover, mothers of babies often want durable, washable blankets. Therefore, you have to select the yarn carefully.

I chose Plymouth Yarn Encore for this baby blanket pattern. It’s a great worsted weight yarn that is nice and cuddly. It’s 75% acrylic and 25% wool. The wool makes it extra comfy without becoming scratchy. The acrylic makes it durable. This blanket will stand the test of time. It’s a machine washable yarn. Not only that; you can dry this blanket in the machine as well. Just tumble dry on low. This makes many moms happy.

Make The Blanket Bigger!

That said, feel free to swap out the yarn as you see fit. You’ll want a worsted weight yarn if you’re seeking to make the blanket the same size as the pattern intends. Worked to gauge, it’s about 40″ square. Of course, you could use a super bulky or jumbo yarn and create a much larger blanket with the exact same pattern. That’s a really cozy choice for a winter throw for older kids and even adults. You could also work the pattern double-stranded for a thicker, bigger blanket. Of course, you’ll use a larger crochet hook than the size H called for in the pattern. This is a very flexible pattern so have fun with it.

Get The Seed Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

crochet lemon peel stitch baby blanket pattern

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