Cobblestone Plaid Blanket

I was asked to make a baby blanket in pink and grey for an upcoming baby shower.  And, plaid, just stuck out in my mind.

This is the first plaid blanket I’ve made using #4 worsted weight acrylic yarn.  I’ve got to say #6 yarn works up a whole lot quicker than #4 yarn...lol.  But, this was a fun project.  I even made a hat and booties to match the blanket.

While working on this project, I kept thinking about cobblestone streets and, aptly, decided to name this blanket, “Cobblestone Plaid.”

This blanket measures 28” x 32”.

Cobblestone Plaid Blanket

Size:  Approximately 28” x 32”

Materials:

—6.0mm hook

—1 skein each of “I Love This Yarn” in Pink, Greybeard and Crushed Raspberry

—tapestry needle for weaving

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St:  stitch(es)

Sl St:  slip stitch

SC:  single crochet

DC:  double crochet 

Rep:  repeat

Sk:  skip

FO:  fasten off

Special Note:  

1.  The pattern is worked in multiples of 6 + 2.  You can make this blanket any size you desire, just keep the multiples of 6 + 2 in mind when making your beginning chain row. 

2.  Plaid Stitch: 

Row 1:  3DC st in Pink, then 3 DC st in Grey.  You will repeat with these 2 colors across. Now, remember:  1.  Before completing the 3rd DC st, you will want to join the next color.  2.  You will be carrying your yarn across since you are constantly rotating between the 2 colors.

Row 2:  same as #1 except you will be starting with Pink (goes over previous row’s Grey) and then rotating this row with Crushed Raspberry (this color will go over previous row’s Pink)

3.  Raspberry stitch:  SC, DC, SC in same st.  Skip 2 stitches.  Repeat.  

Directions:

1.  With Pink yarn, ch 92.  Starting in 3rd ch from the hook, complete Row 1 of the Plaid Stitch. (90)

2.  Continue with Plaid Stitch, completing Row 2.  (90)
3-55.  Continue with Plaid Stitch, rotating between rows 1 and 2.  At the end of Row 55, FO and weave ends.  (90)

Border:

1.  With grey yarn, evenly DC around, placing 3 DC st in each corner.  Working on the sides, I placed 2 DC st in each end stitch.  

2.  Rep #1.  At the end of the round, Sl St join to first st and FO.  Weave ends.  Join Crushed Raspberry yarn and Ch1.  

3.  1 SC in each st around, placing 3 SC st in each corner.  Sl St join to first st and Ch1.  

4.  Raspberry stitch (see Special Note) around, placing 3 DC in each corner.  Sl St join to first st.  FO and weave ends.

 

And, here's a few pics of the hat and booties I made to go with this blanket.  I think it looks so pretty and girly.

 

 Happy Crocheting...

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