What you'll need
| One size only: | 38 inches x 39.5 inches |
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Paint Box Aran -
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Bella Coco Spring Abstract Blanket - Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Colour Pack
Bella Coco Spring Abstract Blanket
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Product Description
As part of my new Spring baby blanket series, I have created the “Baby Bobbles” Baby Blanket! It has a wonderful texture, is easy to make and is so snuggly for the newborn! I think you may want to add this one to your heirloom collection!!
I have also created a video tutorial for you to view to assist you in working the "Baby Bobbles" Stitch. Check it out on my blog. The url is available in my Bio section here!
Baby Bobbles Baby Blanket
What Is Being Made
The Baby Bobbles Baby Blanket is a textured crochet baby blanket designed by Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Kids. This blanket features a wonderful bobble stitch texture that creates visual interest and tactile appeal, making it an ideal heirloom-quality piece for newborns. The blanket combines ease of construction with a snuggly, cozy finish suitable for infant use.
Craft and Techniques
This project is created using the crochet technique, a versatile fiber craft that uses a single hook to form loops and create fabric from yarn. Crochet allows for quick fabric development and is known for producing textured, dimensional pieces. The Baby Bobbles blanket specifically employs bobble stitch techniques, which create raised, three-dimensional bumps across the fabric surface. These bobbles add both visual texture and tactile interest while remaining beginner-friendly to execute.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch featured in this blanket is the bobble stitch, which creates the signature dimensional texture that gives the blanket its name. Bobble stitches are formed by working multiple yarn overs and pulls through a single stitch base, then closing them together at the top, resulting in a puffy, rounded bump. This stitch is combined with foundational crochet stitches to create the overall blanket structure.
Materials
- Yarn: PaintBox "Simply Aran" Yarn in #4 weight (aran weight). The blanket requires 6 skeins total, with 1 skein each of 6 different colors. Each skein contains 3.5 ounces and 201 yards. The color palette includes Misty Grey (#203) among the six coordinating colors.
- Hook: An appropriate crochet hook size for #4 weight yarn (typically size H/8mm or I/9mm, though the pattern will specify the exact size).
Skill Level and Size
The Baby Bobbles Baby Blanket is rated as Advanced Beginner skill level, making it accessible to crocheters with some foundational experience while still offering engaging texture work. The blanket is made in one size, providing a standard baby blanket dimension suitable for newborns and infants.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Featured Products: | Bella Coco Spring Abstract Blanket - Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 10 Ball Colour Pack |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Christine Longe |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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