Baby Waves Blanket in Caron Simply Soft and Simply Soft Brites - Downloadable PDF

Baby Waves Blanket

What is Being Made

The Baby Waves Blanket is a modern crochet throw designed by Randy Cavaliere, featuring a tapestry-inspired wavering color pattern. This intermediate-level project creates a finished blanket measuring 44 inches wide by 32 inches long (112 cm x 81.5 cm), making it an ideal size for a baby blanket or small throw. The design moves away from traditional straight-line patterns, incorporating flowing waves of color for a contemporary aesthetic.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This blanket employs the Griddle Stitch as its primary pattern stitch, worked over an odd number of stitches. The Griddle Stitch combines fundamental crochet techniques to create the characteristic textured, wave-like appearance. The pattern utilizes three essential crochet stitches:

• Single Crochet (sc) – creates tight, dense fabric
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – provides medium height and drape
• Double Crochet (dc) – adds height and creates the flowing wave effect

The tapestry-inspired wavering design is achieved through strategic color changes across rows, requiring careful attention to stitch placement and yarn management.

Materials and Tools

This project uses Caron Simply Soft and Caron Simply Soft Brites yarns in worsted weight (aran weight classification). The blanket requires six contrasting yarn colors, each consisting of one skein (170 g / 6 oz; 288 m / 315 yds):

• Contrast A: Lemonade (9776)
• Contrast B: Melon (0016)
• Contrast C: Strawberry (0015)
• Contrast D: Plum Perfect (9761)
• Contrast E: Pistachio (0003)
• Contrast F: Berry Blue (9609)

The project requires one US L-11 (8 mm) crochet hook or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Additional tools include six yarn bobbins for managing multiple colors and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. The recommended gauge is 10 stitches and 10 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when working in pattern.

Intermediate Skill Level

Classified as an intermediate project, this blanket requires familiarity with basic crochet stitches and the ability to manage color changes smoothly. The use of multiple yarn bobbins and the tapestry-inspired wavering technique demand attention to detail and yarn tension control, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience beyond beginner level.