What’s the Stitch About Knitting Machines?
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Your little one will love this Rainbow Droplets Babyghan from Jessie Rayot of JessieatHome. This sweet little blanket is one for the crocheters, and was created to welcome in the sunshine after the cold winter months with bright rainbow flowers and a rainbow border. This mini-afghan is sure to brighten up any nursery. You will need 865 yards of the Main Color and 75 yards of 9 Contrasting Colors, as well as a size H crochet hook to complete this baby-afghan.
Craft: Crochet
Yardage needed: 865 yards Main Color / 75 yards x 9 Contrasting Colors
Yarn weight: DK
Lion Brand Modern Baby (50/50 acrylic/nylon) 173yds/75g
Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece / Louisa Harding Cassia / Plymouth Dream Baby DK / Feza Baby Hand Dyed Yarn / Cascade 220 Superwash / Bergere de France Ideal
Hook size: H - 5.0 mm
Gauge: Each square measures 5” by 5”
Other supplies: yarn needle
35” x 45”
Stitches and Abbreviations:
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
hdc - half double crochet
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
sp(s) - space(s)
st(s) - stitch(es)
Happy Crocheting!
Jessie Rayot has provided a tutorial and video assistance for this pattern on her website, JessieAtHome.
See her Ravelry page for more designs and purchasable patterns.
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