OVER THE MOON

This crochet baby blanket is a simple and relaxing making. The clean look of large contrast circles floating in one color background creates a monochrome meditating effect which not just speaks to my heart but also perfect for a newborn vision. You’ll be making the circles first and then turning them into squares. When all squares are ready you will join them using a front stitch method. Last you will frame your blanket ending with a tiny detail on the finishing round. This project will keep you busy with not much brain space needed and will make a perfect newborn gift.

LEVEL

This pattern is written step by step, including close up pictures, which will make it easier for you to follow. Beginners friendly crochet project. You should be familiar with the basic crochet stitches. I have included some video tutorials on my YouTube channel to help you along the making. This pattern is written using US crochet terms.

SIZE & MEASUREMENTS

This is a 6 x 8 squares blanket.
Diameter of each circle: 4” (10 cm)
Size of each square: 5 x 5” (12.5 x 12.5 cm)
Size of finished blanket after blocking: 38.5 x 29 “ (98 x 74 cm)

YARN

In my original blanket I used my Granny Kit cotton which is a 4ply Sport weight cotton. This blanket is made using only two colours: Black Jet for circles and Shale Grey for background. In Over The Moon yarn pack you will have 7 of each colour which will be enough for you to crochet the same size blanket like mine and you will even have some extra yarn to enjoy in future projects. In this written pattern I used different colours than what I used in my original blanket just because I wanted to make it easier for you to see the details on the pictures.

SUGGESTED HOOK SIZE

3 mm & 3.5 mm crochet hooks or size to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

22 sts x 10 rows on 4 “ (10 cm) measured on a double crochet st made with a 3 mm hook after blocking.

NOTIONS & MORE MATERIALS YOU“LL NEED

BOR marker + 4 markers different than BOR. Tapestry needle and a pair of crafty scissors.

Happy Making

Mo