This puff stitch baby blanket is an upper beginner project, so try it if you want to learn something new. It will be suitable for seasoned crocheters as well, because it works up fast!

Free written pattern and a chart available on my blog.

TECHNIQUES

chain (ch)
single crochet (sc)
half double crochet (hdc)
double crochet (dc)
back post stitch - in this case made with single crochet (bp sc)
puffy v-stitch

MATERIALS AND TOOLS

yarn: Himalaya Everyday (100% acrylic anti-pilling) in 3 colors: white, blue and beige.
The whole blanket weights around 250 g (8.8 ounces), so I used approximately 1 skein of each color.
One 100 g (3.53 ounces) skein has 250 meters (273 yards) of yarn in it. When looking for a substitute, go for any Aran weight yarn with similar gauge.
crochet hook 3 mm
scissors

MEASUREMENTS

Measurement taken after the blocking:

• without the border: 62 cm x 44 cm (24,5” x 17”)
• with the border: 67 cm x 49 cm (26” x 19”)