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Weeping Willow Baby Blanket
The main body of this baby blanket reminds me of Weeping Willow trees. These trees grow quickly and provide refuge, shade, and comfort with their plentiful foliage. I hope this blanket will provide the same to the new little one in your life.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Chain
Single crochet
Double crochet
Crossed Double crochet
SIZE
Preemie (Newborn) approximately 25” x 25” (38” x 38”); 63.5 x 63.5cm (96.5 x 96.5cm)
YARN REQUIREMENTS
850 (1400) yards DK weight acrylic/cotton yarn; 780 (1280) meters
Newborn sized sample used 8 skeins of Appalachian Baby Design Organic Cotton (100% cotton); 194 yards (178m) in 85 grams
HOOK SIZE
4.5 mm (between US G and H; choose whichever size gives you gauge)
GAUGE
18 sts and 10 rows in 4 inches (10 cm) worked in double crochet
One repeat of center pattern (8 stitches) is 1 1/2 inches (3.8cm); Border is approximately 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) wide
OTHER MATERIALS
Blunt needle to weave in ends
NOTES
Written in US Terminology
To adjust width of blanket chain a multiple of 8 + 1
To adjust border work a multiple of 6 + 4 sc on round 1
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- First published: August 2017
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- Last updated: November 30, 2020 …
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