Craft your own beautiful and intricate Cabled Diamond Baby Blanket with this downloadable crochet pattern. This detailed pattern provides you with the instructions needed to make a plush, textured baby blanket, featuring a stunning blend of intricate crochet cables and simple puff diamonds. The blanket’s design is not only visually appealing, but also charmingly tactile, providing the perfect cozy touch for tiny, exploring hands. The versatility of this pattern truly shines as it allows you to customize the size to suit any purpose - whether it’s a petite lovey for your toddler, a cozy throw for your living room chair, or an extra-large blanket to drape over your bed. Create a beautiful heirloom gift that will not only be loved at every baby shower but cherished for generations to come. The versatility, intricate design, and cozy texture of this crochet pattern make it a delightful project for any crochet enthusiast looking to create a meaningful, heartfelt gift or a beautiful addition to their own home décor.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Terms: US crochet terms

Materials: 1,368 yards Caron Simply Soft or any 4ww yarn

Finished Size: 38”wide x 36 tall

Hook: J/10-5.75mm

Gauge: 13 hdc & 10 rows = 4”

Stitches/Abbreviations:

Yo- Yarn over

st(s) - stitch(es)

sl st - slip stitch

ch - chain

yo - yarn over

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

Special Stitches:

Foundation Chain Photo Tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html

Foundation Chain Video Tutorial:

https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial

Cluster - Front Post double crochet Cluster

Yo, insert hook from front to back around post of indicated st, Yo and pull up a loop, Yo and draw through 2 loops on hook3x, Yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook

Puff st - Yo, insert hook in indicated st, Yo, pull up a loop, Yo, pull through 2 loops on hook5x, Yo, pull through all 6 loops on hook

Herringbone hdc: Yo, insert hook in next st, Yo, pull up a loop through stitch and first loop on hook, Yo, pull through both loops on hook

Reverse sc: Insert hook in st to the right, Yo, pull up a loop, Yo, pull through both loops on hook