WV Baby Blanket

I was asked by my hubby's coworker to make a baby blanket for a WV fan.  Of course, I said yes.  I grew up in WV.  I've lived in NC for the past 24 years but I still call WV home.  So, this was exciting for me...

While John and I were at the beach last week, I started on this project.  I had received a 7.0mm hook for Christmas and decided to use it for my hook size.  Of course, you can easily change up the hook size to what you have readily available.  My son ordered the 7.0mm size on Amazon.  I hadn't seen this size in my local craft stores.

I hope crocheters who are also WV residents (former or current) and/or fans will enjoy this blanket.  I used HDC, DC and post stitches for this project.

The blanket measures approximately 30" x 38".

WV Baby Blanket

Size: 30" x 38"

Materials:

--7.0mm hook (or whatever size hook you have available; just note that different hook size will yield a different blanket size) 

--RHSS Yarn - 2 skeins Soft Navy and 1 skein of Gold

--tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

St:  stitch(es)

HDC:  half double crochet

FPHDC: front post half double crochet

BPHDC:  back post half double crochet

FO:  fasten off

Directions:  

1.  Ch81.  HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (80)

2-5.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (80)

6.  1 HDC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.  (80) 

7.  Join Gold yarn in first st and Ch1.  HDC in same st and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (80)

8.  1 HDC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.  (80) 

9.  Join Soft Navy yarn in first st and Ch1.  HDC in same st and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (80)

10-44.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (80)

45.  1 HDC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.  (80)

46.  Join Gold yarn in first st and Ch1.  HDC in same st and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (80)

47.  1 HDC in each st across.  FO and weave ends.  (80) 

48.  Join Soft Navy yarn in first st and Ch1.  HDC in same st and across.  Ch1 and turn.  (80)

49-52.  1 HDC in each st across.  Ch1 and turn.  (80)

53.  1 HDC in each st across.  FO and weave ends. (80)

Border:

54.  Join Gold yarn in first st and Ch1.  HDC in same st and around, placing 3 HDC st in each corner. Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  

55-56.  1 HDC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  At the end of Round 56, FO and weave ends.

57.  Join Soft Navy yarn in first st and Ch1.  HDC in same st and around.  Sl st join to first st and Ch1.  

58-59.  For the last 2 rounds, I alternated between FPHDC and BPHDC st and placing 3 HDC st in each corner.  However, if you're not familiar/comfortable with making post stitches, then you can simply complete the last 2 rounds with HDC stitches.  Once you complete the 2 rounds, FO and weave ends.  

If you want to make this blanket bigger, then simply increase your starting chain with your desired length and/or make more rows before you start working on the border.  

For the letters, here's the link:

https://www.mooglyblog.com/the-moogly-crochet-alphabet/

See my pics, for help with how I positioned my letters before I whipstitched them to the center of the blanket.  

Happy Crocheting...

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work 

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog