Soft chenille yarn
We’ve had three babies born in the past year in my office. Two girls and one boy and the first two received a baby quilt and I just finished the baby afghan for the last one born. I thought I would share how I made the afghan. I chose a chenille yarn by Bernat yarn in pastel colors, size F crochet hook and four skeins of the yarn. It’s a very simple pattern using a single crochet stitch throughout and I think the chenille yarn will make a really warm blanket for the baby.
1/4 complete
I got it almost done and decided to check it for being squared and had to pull 1/2 of it out and start again. It’s going to be such a warm blanket for the baby and just in time for cold weather.
Single Crochet – four skeins
Finally done – 32 x 45
The second time around went much quicker and I hope the baby enjoys it for a long time. She’s four months old but I think it should still cover her on long winter nights.
Beautiful! Crochet is a hobby I enjoy also. Is this all single crochet?
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It is and I start the chain on the long edge but didn’t count the chains, I just chained the length I wanted. I would recommend counting for accuracy and you won’t have to pull it all out like I did the first go round!! I love this yarn but it didn’t come in too many colors. I could probably find more colors in a yarn store but I got this at WalMart because it was quick and convenient.
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The baby should be snug as a bug in a rug!
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Why not make another and join the two together.
It has come out very colourful
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If I waited to do that the baby would be in pre-school :)!
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have you ever used the yarn with the fuzzy balls on it…. I just got some of that to make Rylee a blanket.. have not tryed it yet..
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I haven’t but I have used the yarn that is feathery and it’s hard to count your stitches but it’s gorgeous. We’ll have to crochet together. I went through a bunch of my patterns yesterday and am going to take them to GoodWill unless you or someone else wants them.
I also found an old pattern I have for a long sweater coat. I made my mother-in-law and sister-in-law each one for Christmas one year and they turned out so pretty but never saw them wear it. I think I’ll make me one this winter.
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