afghan crochet patterns for beginners j hook

Yarn needle ( the bent tip makes sewing and weaving in ends much easier).

I used 4 balls of Deramores Studio Aran Acrylic, 180 yds / 3.5oz (165m / 100g) (if you don’t want to add pom poms you will only need 3 balls).

Yarn: Category #4 / worsted / aran / 12 ply yarn.

LEVELīasic (see details of project levels at the Craft Yarn Council). Please read full disclosure for more information. This post in how to crochet an easy baby blanket may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. This yarn is truly great to work with – you’ll not be disappointed, I’m sure!Īs for the crochet hook, I decided to go up a hook size and used a J (6mm) hook instead of the recommended H (5mm) hook.īy using a larger size of crochet hook it not only works up faster but it creates the most gorgeous drape also.ĬROCHET AN EASY BABY BLANKET: FREE PATTERN I really enjoy working with this yarn: it’s so soft, has great stitch definition and it’s anti-pilling technology means that you can routinely throw it in the washing machine safe in the knowledge that it will emerge looking just as good as the first day that you made it. To make this easy crochet baby blanket I used Deramores Studio Aran Acrylic.

I designed this easy crochet baby blanket as part of baby set that includes a sweet cardigan, adorable little booties, and a cute hat.Īll the designs in this collection are quick and easy to work up, and are a lovely way to welcome little ones to the first days of their lives. Is there a new arrival in the family? Or maybe you need a special gift for a baby shower? Please sign up to the Maisie and Ruth newsletter to be informed of any upcoming sales and special offers.Ĭrochet along with me to make this baby booties! Just click on the play button below: If you would prefer an ad-free, printable version of this pattern, you can purchase it from my Etsy store The piqué stitch is reversible, making it a great choice for baby blankets. This stitch creates the most wonderful texture and it’s not difficult to do… just see how easy it is in the photo tutorial below! This pattern incorporates the piqué stitch, which is made up from the special cluster stitch – a combination of a double and half double crochet all worked into the same stitch.

I don’t know about you but I find that there’s definitely joy in repetition! And as it’s a 1-row repeat it’s nice and relaxing too. If you’re more of a visual learner, you might be interested to know that this pattern also comes with a step by step VIDEO TUTORIAL also!Īnd to purchase an ad-free printable version, please visit the Etsy store HERE Learn how to Crochet an Easy Baby Blanket with my FREE crochet pattern!

Afghan crochet patterns for beginners j hook