Weekend Ombré Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern
Create the perfect heirloom gift with this stunning Weekend Ombre Baby Blanket pattern! When you need a gorgeous baby shower present in a pinch, this fast-working pattern is an absolute lifesaver. Using beautiful ombre yarns, you can easily create a sophisticated, color-shifting design without having to constantly change colors or weave in a million ends. It creates a wonderfully soft, squishy texture that any newborn will absolutely love snuggling into. Grab your favorite gradient yarn and let’s crochet a beautiful blanket this weekend!
Gauge: 6 sts and 6 rows = 4″ in hdc
Finished Size: Approximately 32 x 38″
Notes
Ch 2 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
Stitches Used
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Pattern
Ch 50.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 48 sts.
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each ch across; turn.
Rows 3 – 52: Repeat row 2.
Border
Ch 1, sc evenly around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, too! first st. (Sc, ch1) in same stitch as first, join with slip st to first st.
Fasten off.
That’s it!! This was such a super easy, quick and fun make! I am really enjoying these super bulky blankets and I hope you are, too!
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