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Baby Baby Steps Blanket

Babies and moms alike will love this snuggly blanket made in TLC Baby.

Designed by Michele Thompson for TLC®

  
Project #:
e04513
  
 
 Crafting Time: 18 Hours
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • Crochet Hooks: 6mm [US J-10] and 5.5mm [US I-9].
  • Yarn Needle

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     Square A (Make 35): With larger hook and CA, ch 3; join with a sl st to form a ring.
 
     Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, [3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times; join with a sl st to top of ch-3.

 
     Rnd 2: Sl st across next 2 dc and into sp; ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same ch-3 sp, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 sp, ch 1] 3 times; join with a sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

 
     Square B (Make 30): Work same as Square A with CB.
 
     Rectangle A (Make 28): With larger hook and CB, ch 14. Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 6th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in last ch. Fasten off.

 
     Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach CC in ch-1 sp at end of last row; ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 3, 3 dc over dc at end of row, ch 3, 3 dc over last skipped ch, ch 1, 3 dc over next skipped ch, ch 1, (3 dc, [ch 3, 3 dc] twice) all in beg ch-5 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; join with a sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

 
     Rnd 2: With right side facing, attach CA in first ch-3 corner sp after the joining; ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in same sp, * ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next corner ch-3 sp, ch 1, [3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] twice **, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next corner ch-3 sp; rep from * to **; join with a sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

 
     Rectangle B (Make 24): Work same as Rectangle A except use CA to start and for Row 1; CC for Rnd 1; and CB for Rnd 2.

 
     FINISHING:
Sew pieces together as follows: Strip A (Make 7): [Square A, Rectangle A] 4 times, Square A. Strip B (Make 6): [Square B, Rectangle B] 4 times, Square B. Now sew strips together as follows: [Strip A, Strip B] 6 times, Strip A. Weave in ends.
 
     Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing and smaller hook, attach CC in any corner; ch 1, * work 3 sc in corner, sc to next corner taking care to keep work flat; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first sc.
 
     Picot Edging-Rnd 2: * Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, skip next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; rep from * around, adjusting as necessary at corners and end of rnd to keep work flat; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Tip:

Abbreviations:
beg = beginning
CA, CB, CC = Colors A, B, C
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
mm = millimeters
rep = repeat
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
sp = space
st = stitch
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

Blanket measures approximately 36 x 40-inches
GAUGE: Square = 3 x 3-inches; Rectangle = 3 x 5-inches using 2 strands yarn and larger hook.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
 
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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