For my latest project, I was asked to make a new baby blanket for my youngest niece, Laurina to make her feel better about nap-time at Nana and Papa's house.
For this small project, I found three balls of scrap yarn that went well together and used a size G crochet hook. I think the pink and white yarn are both RedHeart Super Saver, and the blended yarn is most likely Lion Brand Homespun.
I was feeling creative, so I decided to experiment with a new pattern. You won't believe it-- this pattern was for a potholder! And to add more challenge, the potholder ring pattern by Bigu Handmade was written in Spanish (not my native tongue, in case you were wondering!).
Thankfully, the pattern included lots of pictures and numbers-- and the rest was just guesswork. For each ring, I made a chain of 18, connected it with a slip stitch, and then crocheted 36 double crochets around the loop. I think the pattern said to do 32 double crochets, but it didn't seem like enough to me.
After the rings were connected, it was time to begin making the square around the rings. I did 8 single crochets along the top of one ring and then 8 single crochets across the top of next ring. Next, I did two single crochets to create a "corner." I repeated this three more times until I had completed the square. Finally, I connected this row with a slip stitch.
After that, I just continued with rows of single crochets and double crochets, switching colors along the way to create an interesting pattern. Easy peasy!
I'm realizing now that I forgot to measure the blanket before giving it to my niece. Oops. More importantly, though, Laurina loves her new blanket and likes playing peek-a-boo through the rings!
Happy hooking!
Jilliane
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