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Ripple Baby Blanket

Wrap baby in this beautiful blanket rippling with softness.
  
Project #:
25033
  
 
 Crafting Time: 25033
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • TLC® Baby (Art. E511), No. 5881 Powder Blue (CA), 10 ounces
  • TLC® Baby (Art. E511), No. 5964 Naptime (CB), 6 ounces
  • TLC® Baby (Art. E511), No. 5737 Powder Pink (CC), 7 ounces
  • Crochet Hook, 5mm (US H-8)
  • Yarn Needle

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
  • Size: Blanket measures 37-inches x 41-inches.
 
  • Gauge: GAUGE: 17 sts = 4-inches; 12 rows = 4˝-inches in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Gauge Swatch: Ch 35 and work in pat over 34 sts for 12 rows. Swatch should measure 8-inches wide by 4˝-inches long.
 
  • With CA, ch 154.
 
  • Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 153 sc.
 
  • Row 2: Ch 2, dc in next sc, [dc2tog] twice, * ch 1, [puff st in next sc, ch 1] 5 times **, [dc2tog] 6 times; rep from * to last 6 sc, end at **; [dc2tog] 3 times; turn.
 
  • Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, * sc in next ch-1 sp, [sc in next puff st, sc in next sp] 5 times **, sc in next 6 sts; rep from * to last 3 sts, end at **; sc in last 3 sts changing to CB in last dc; turn. Cut CA.
 
  • Row 4: With CB, ch 3, skip first 2 sc, [dc in next sc, skip next sc] twice, * ch 1, [dc in next sc, ch 1] 5 times **, [dc in next sc, skip next sc] 6 times; rep from * to last 6 sc, end at **; [skip next sc, dc in next sc] 3 times; turn.
 
  • Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp across; sc in top of ch-3 changing to CC. Cut CB.
 
  • Rows 6 and 7: With CC, rep Rows 2 and 3.
 
  • Rep Rows 2-7 until approximately 40-inches from beg, end by working last 2 rows with CA; turn, do not cut yarn.
 
  • Edging-Rnd 1: Ch 1, with right side facing, work 1 rnd sc evenly around entire blanket, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a sl st to first sc.
 
  • Rnd 2: Ch 3, skip next sc, * sl st in next sc, ch 3, skip next sc; rep from * around, adjusting at corners and end of rnd as necessary; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Tip: TLC® Baby (Art. E511) is packaged in 6 ounce/490 yard solid; 5 ounce/360 yard powder, multi-color, and sparkle skeins.

To Change Color in Sc: Draw up a lp in last st, drop color in use, draw through both lps with next color to be used.

Abbreviations:
beg = beginning
CA = Color A
CB = Color B
CC = Color C
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
mm = millimeters
rep = repeat
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
dc2tog = [yo and draw up a lp in next st, yo and draw through 2 lps] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook
puff st = [yo and draw up a lp to height of dc] 4 times all in same st, yo and draw through all 9 lps on hook

 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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