CROCHET CHUNKY BABY BLANKET PATTERN



Designed by: Karen Viloria-Miguel


Spring is the perfect time when families celebrate new life, christenings or perhaps you just have a little bit more daytime to settle in and hand make some heirloom gifts for friends and family.

I hope you enjoy this super chunky, luxurious baby blanket pattern, designed by moi! It works up so fast and if you decide to use the same Diamond Ecstacy yarn I selected for the pattern, it's positively smooshy and soft to the touch.



Materials Needed: 

US N/10 mm crochet hook
6 Super Bulky or 5 Bulky Yarn
Optional: Satin ribbon


Notes: 

This baby blanket is worked in rows with outer edging. Two different colours of yarn can be used.  One for the inside colour and another for the outside edge colour. Turning chains do not count as a stitch.  We turn the work at every row except on the edging rows. 


Abbreviations:

Herringbone half double crochet (hhdc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and one loop, yarn over, pull through two loops.

Hbdc - Herringbone double crochet (hbdc): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and one loop, yarn over, ch1, yarn over, pull through two loops.


Special Stitches:
Special Cluster (sp-cluster):
All in the same stitch [sc, hhdc, hbdc]

Corner-Cluster (cor-cl): All in the same stitch [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] 


Blanket Body:


Using Diamond Ecstasy or bulky weight yarn size 5 or 6.


Sl knot, ch 50


Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook (counts as first stitch in sp-cluster), 1 hhdc, 1 hbdc in same st. *Skip next 2 ch. Sp-cluster in next st [1 sc, 1 hhdc, 1 hbdc]* repeat until 3 ch remain, sk 2 ch, 1 sc in last ch.


Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in same st.  *Sk 2 st.  Sp-cluster in previous row sc [1 sc, 1 hhdc, 1 hbdc]. Rep across. 1 sc in previous row’s starting sc.


Row 3 – 34: (or until desired length or 29” long): Rep row 2.


Fasten off first colour and/or join alternate edge colour.



Edging:


Row 1: In the last sc of the final blanket row join alternate colour.  


Corner 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch of cor-cl), 2 dc in same st as the ch 4.  1 dc in every sc evenly down the length of the blanket.


Corner 2: Cor-cl (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same st).  1 dc in every ch evenly across the width of the blanket.


Corner 3: Cor-cl (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same st).  1 dc in every sc evenly up the length of the blanket.


Starting Corner (Corner 1): 1 dc same sc as the starting Ch 4.  Sl st in 3rd ch to join.


Row 2: Sl st into chain 1 sp.  Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in same st, ch 1, 2 dc in same st.  1 dc in every dc down the length of the blanket.


Corner 1: Cor-cl (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in previous row ch 1 sp).  1 dc in every dc evenly across the width of the blanket.


Corner 2: Cor-cl (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in previous row ch 1 sp).  1 dc in every dc evenly across the width of the blanket.


Corner 3: Cor-cl (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same st).  1 dc in every sc evenly across the width of the blanket.


Final Corner (Corner 1): Sl st into the top of the 3rd chain in the cor-cl.


Pull the working yarn through the loop, tighten and fasten off. 

Weave in ends. 


Also, enjoy this step-by-step video.




Blossom Scrunchie Pattern


Designed by: Karen Viloria-Miguel


Materials Needed:

Blossom Scrunchie

Designed by: Karen Viloria-Miguel

US G/6-4.25 crochet hook
Sport weight yarn
Standard Round hair tie, approximately 2.5 inches in diameter (laying flat)

This Blossom Scrunchie is worked in two rows. The base row is crocheted with two strands of yarn. The second (leaf) row is crocheted with a single strand of yarn.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
*How to sc onto hair-tie: With the ch 1 loop on the hook, slide the hook under the hair-tie, yo, pull

yarn under hair-tie towards you, yo, pull through two loops, continue sc around hair-tie. Leaf stitches: 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2dc, 2 hdc, 1 sl st, all in the same stitch. 


SCRUNCHIE PATTERN:

Row 1: Slip knot, attach slip knot to hair tie with a ch 1, sc 45 times onto the hair-tie*, sl st into first sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, leaving 10 cm slack to weave in later, cut one of the strands of yarn.

Evenly spread out the stitches across the hair tie before starting to crochet the leaves. This helps to ensure the leaves are evenly spread out. Continue crocheting with a single strand.

Crochet first leaf into the same stitch [2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, sl st all in the same stitch], *sl st into next st, ch 1, crochet leaf [2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2dc, 2 hdc, 1 sl st into same stitch], *Repeat until last st, sl st to join to base of first leaf by removing hook, inserting it from back to from through the base of the first leaf stitch, pulling the loop through, pull the working yarn through the loop, tighten and fasten off.

Weave in ends. 


Want to crochet along with me?  Watch and crochet as we go below...







Why Not Travel to Halifax? Day 3, The Perfect "Inn"

Canada Bliss at The Prince George Hotel with Porter Escapes




























All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware. 

~ Martin Buber


Why Not Travel to Halifax? Day 3, The Perfect "Inn"

After planes, cars and hoofing around Halifax, I was ready to enjoy the amenities of the fine hotel that Porter Escapes was kind enough to select, the Prince George Hotel.  All I can say is, Porter Escapes sure can pick em’!

We stayed on one of the Crown Floors at The Prince George hotel.  Here, they provide complimentary continental breakfasts in the Crown Lounge each morning.  

I had become quite familiar with this lounge as it was a great place to unwind at the end of the day with hot chocolates, lattes, moccachinos, coffees…there were so many choices!

All this, from their ultra-sleek, complimentary brewing machine.  Once we grabbed our comfort-drink-of-choice, we could plug into the available laptop workstations with full print access and wi-fi, and chill out at the cafe style tables, or lounge on an cozy armchair or sofa.

Every morning Prince George guests are also welcome to full buffet breakfasts with a chef who can whip up any omelet or special request one may have.  We took advantage of this on our final morning.  It was delicious!
The Prince George Hotel Breakfast Buffet

On the main floor, if guest need to get some work done, there is - probably the prettiest - business centre that I’ve ever seen…

Also on the main floor, there are many lovely lounging areas…
Even my Canada Bliss Dream hat decided to drink in the lounge scenery.

I’m telling you, if you need to relax, this is the place to be!

Or if it is cardio equipment, water and sauna that turns your relaxation crank, they have that too!

The only fault I could find with The Prince George hotel it that, it’s so comfortable, you may never want to leave the hotel and see Halifax. 

By the end of your stay, you’ll be feeling like royalty!  I sure did!  Can you tell?

If I could have stayed longer, I would definitely spend more time taking advantage of the amenities of The Prince George Hotel and seeking out more lobster meals but, all good things must come to an end.  However, the experiences can live on through you!

Now it’s your turn to make your own experiences.  If you are thinking of travelling to Halifax, visit Porter Escapes. They will arrange a fantastic getaway of flight, accommodations and/or attractions at a great package price!

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