Blocks of Velvet Baby Blanket

Introducing The Quiet Cloud’s newest free crochet pattern – Blocks of Velvet Baby Blanket! This soft, gorgeous crochet velvet baby blanket uses a variation of single crochet, double crochet and chain stitches.

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Finished Size

26” x 38”

Gauge

4″ x 4″ square = 12 DC x 6 rows

Supplies

– J (6mm) Crochet Hook
– Four skeins of Lion Brand Vel-Luxe. One skein each in Charcoal (Color A), Lilac (Color B), Eggplant (Color C), & Silver (Color D).
– Yarn Needle
– Scissors

Stitch Key

DC – Double Crochet
SC – Single Crochet

Instructions

Starting with Charcoal (Color A), Chain 98.

Row 1: DC in 4th chain from hook, DC in next 3 stitches. *Chain 1, skip next stitch, DC in next four stitches. Repeat from * across. DC in last stitch, turn.

Row 2: Chain 1. SC in first DC. *Chain 4, SC in next chain 1 space. Repeat from * across. SC in chain 3 space of previous row, turn.

Row 3: Chain 3. 4 DC in next chain 4 space. *Chain 1, 4 DC in next chain 4 space. Repeat from * across, turn.

Repeat row 2 & 3 for total of 72 rows, changing colors as specified below.

Charcoal (Color A) : Row 1 – 8
Lilac (Color B) : Row 9 – 14
Eggplant (Color C) : Row 15 – 24
Silver (Color D) : Row 25 – 48
Eggplant (Color C) : Row 49 – 58
Lilac (Color B) : Row 59 – 64
Charcoal (Color A) : Row 65 – 72