The Bat Milestone Collection includes patterns for the blanket, the milestone blocks and the beanie. Purchase this collection as a grouping and get a bonus price!

The Bat Milestone Blanket is made using the C2C crocheting technique. The pattern includes 3 different sizes: receiving blanket, toddler blanket and throw blanket. You can customize the blanket by adding a name. The pattern includes charts for the motif along with colour sequence charts and a name template. Along with the pattern are “How to” cheat sheets for the C2C technique and a link to a YouTube tutorial.

The Bat Beanie pattern includes sizes from newborn to adult with lots of picture tutorials to guide you along. This beanie is made top down in the round. The ears are made in the round too and sewn to the hat.

The Crochet Milestone Blocks allow you to stamp mark your babies growth milestones. You can chronicle days, weeks, months and years. The blocks can be crocheted in a variety of colours or all one colour to suit your preference. The pattern includes detailed instructions and picture tutorials. There are several different animal motifs included in the pattern should you want to make these blocks to match other blankets.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL - Intermediate/Advanced

TECHNIQUES
C2C
Crocheting in the round
Waistcoat stitch (blocks)
Single crochet (hat)

MATERIALS
Yarn:
Loops & Threads Soft & Classic used for the blanket and blocks.
Caron One Pound used for hat.

Blanket:
7 shades required as follows:
A - 2,311 yd / 2,112 m
B - 102 yd / 94 m
C - 143 yd / 131 m
D - 235 yd / 103 m
E - 240 yd / 219 m
F - 215 yd / 196 m
G - 2 yd / 1.9 m
Hook: 5.5 mm

Blocks:
Multiple colours or all one shade as per your preference.
7 yd/6.4 m for each small square (6 squares per block)
14 yd/12.8 m for each rectangle block (4 rectangles, 2
squares per block)

Beanie:
80 yds (smallest size) - 155 (Adult L)

Crochet Hook - 5.5mm or size required to meet gauge
Tapestry Needle
Measuring tape
Scissors
Stitch Markers

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SPECIAL NOTES
-These patterns and photos are the copyright of Charlotte Whaley of Yarns About Yarn. Final products made using the Bat Milestone Blanket, Crochet Milestone Blocks, and Crochet Bat Beanie may be sold with credit for the design given to Charlotte Whaley of Yarns About Yarn.
-Pattern may not be redistributed or duplicated in whole or in part.
-Pattern and photos cannot be used for resale purposes.

SHARE YOUR WORK
You are encouraged to share your versions of this pattern on social media using
#BatMilestoneBlanket
#CrochetMilestoneBlocks
#CrochetBatBeanie
#yarnsaboutyarn.

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Until next time,
Peace and blue skies!

eBook published in January 2025

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