Nautical Dreamscape Textured Baby Blanket

This baby blanket utilizes textured stitches to create a cozy, wave-like effect, perfect for both warmth and aesthetic appeal. Follow the pattern below for a beautiful, one-of-a-kind baby blanket that's sure to be cherished for years to come!

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in the following colors: Blue (2 skeins), Beige (1 skein), Light Blue (1 skein)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Measurements:

Approximately 30 x 36 inches

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tr - triple crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• hdc - half double crochet

Blanket Pattern:

Foundation Row: With Beige yarn, ch 112.

Row 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in the next 4 sts, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next 5 sts; repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st; repeat from * across until last st, sc in last st. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 2, dc in each st across. Change to Light Blue yarn.

Row 5: Repeat Row 2.

Rows 6-10: Continue alternating between Rows 3 and 4 and Rows 5 for a total of 10 rows.

Color Change: Switch to Blue yarn for next two rows, then return to Beige for two rows.

Row 11: Ch 1, sc across. Turn.

Finishing: After completing all rows, fasten off and weave in all ends. Optional: Add a scalloped edge by making a sl st in each sc around the blanket.

Enjoy your beautiful Nautical Dreamscape Blanket!