Spring To Life Baby Blanket

Spring To Life Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

What Is Being Made

The Spring To Life Baby Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet blanket designed by Sarah Ruane. This finished blanket measures approximately 28.5" x 28.5" (72cm x 72cm), making it an ideal size for a baby blanket or small throw. The design features a cheerful spring-inspired color palette that brings warmth and visual interest to any nursery or living space.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern is specifically designed for beginners, making it an excellent project for those new to crochet or looking to build foundational skills. The blanket employs special stitches that are clearly outlined in the pattern documentation, with both written instructions and stitch pattern diagrams provided to guide crafters through each step. The pattern includes comprehensive notes to ensure successful completion and offers clarity on technique execution.

Stitches Used

The Spring To Life Baby Blanket incorporates special stitches detailed within the pattern. A stitch pattern diagram is included in Appendix B to provide visual reference for how stitches are worked and positioned throughout the blanket. The pattern is available in both English US Terms and English UK Terms, ensuring accessibility for crocheters using different stitch terminology conventions.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This project uses chunky weight yarn, which works up quickly and creates a substantial, cozy finished fabric. The recommended yarn is Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky, a 100% acrylic yarn that offers durability and easy care for baby items.

• Crochet Hook: 6mm/J-10
• Yarn Weight: Size 5/Chunky/Bulky
• Yarn Fiber: 100% Acrylic
• Yarn Yardage per Skein: 136m/149yds per 100g skein
• Color A (Champagne White): 2 skeins, 272m/298yds total
• Color B (Slate Green): 1 skein, 136m/149yds
• Color C (Spearmint Green): 1 skein, 136m/149yds

Pattern Format and Support

The Spring To Life Baby Blanket is provided as a downloadable PDF pattern from designer Sarah Ruane. The complete pattern documentation includes finished measurements, materials list, gauge information, detailed notes, special stitch instructions, written patterns in both US and UK terminology, a color chart (Appendix A), and stitch pattern diagrams (Appendix B). Designer support is available directly from Sarah Ruane for any questions or assistance needed during the project.