I’m a sucker for heirloom
blankets. Inspired by a simple ruffle pattern, I designed this blanket to look
classic, but with a modern twist. The result reminds me of the waves of an
ocean, making this the perfect piece for cuddling as you lull your little one
to sleep.
SKILL
LEVEL: Easy
SIZE:
36" x 37½", before blocking
GAUGE
11 sts x 7 rows of dc = 3¾"
square
MATERIALS
Yarn
10 skeins of Worsted Cotton
from Blue Sky Alpacas (100% organic cotton; 3.5 oz; 150 yards) in
color 614 Drift
Hooks and Notions
Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet
hook
Crocheter’s toolbox
supplies
BLANKET
Ch 102.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and
each ch (ch 3 counts as 1 dc). 100 dc
Rows 2–6: Ch 3,
turn, dc in each st across.
Row 7: Ch 3, turn, dc 3 times in
each st across until 1 st rem, dc in final st. 296 sts
Row 8: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st
across.
Row 9: Ch 3, turn, dc3tog in each
st across until 1 st rem, dc in final st. 100 sts
Rows 10–18: Ch 3,
turn, dc in each st across.
Work rows 7–18 another 3
times.
Rep rows 7–15 once.
Do not fasten off.
BORDER
To work border, cont from
your last st, working your way around the blanket.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, *sc twice in each st
along side, sc in each st along next edge; rep from * once, sl st in ch at
start of rnd. 448 sts
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc twice in each st,
sl st in top of ch-3 at start of rnd. 896 sts
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each st around,
sl st in top of ch-3 at start of rnd. 896 sts
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block and
gently position the ruffles as you lay blanket flat to dry.
With this blanket, it is
possible to stretch the dc rows open so it will have a lacy look, but I find that
this distorts the overall shape.
