Candy Swirls Baby Blanket
Babies are sweet like candy, so make them a Candy Swirls Baby Blanket to match their personality. Newborns and toddlers alike will love the cozy feel and warmth of this free crochet afghan pattern. This blanket is appropriate for both boys and girls, which makes it a great homemade gift idea for an upcoming baby shower. It measures approximately 36 by 42 inches when complete.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS
- Bernat® Giggles (100 g/3.5 oz; 169 m/185 yds)
Main Color (MC) White (56005) 6 balls - Bernat® Tizzy (100 g/3.5 oz; 47 m/52 yds)
Contrast A Sweet Green Pea (24230) 1 ball
Contrast B Posey Pink (24421) 1 ball
Contrast C Creamsicle (24628) 1 ball
Contrast D Dandelion Yellow (24611) 1 ball - Sizes 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) and 10 mm (U.S. N or 15) crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge.
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 36" x 42" [91.5 x 106.5 cm].
GAUGE
12 sc and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] with smaller hook and Bernat® Giggles
INSTRUCTIONS
Motif (make 8 each with A or D as Color 1; make 7 each with B or C as Color 1)
With Color 1 and larger hook, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sc as last sl st. 1 sc in next sc. *(2 sc in next sc) 3 times. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * once more. (2 sc in next sc) twice. Join with sl st to first sc. 21 sc. Fasten off.
4th rnd: With smaller hook, join MC with sl st in any sc of last rnd. Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 42 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc. *2 dc in next sc. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 56 dc.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next dc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 tr in next dc. *5 tr in next dc. 1 tr in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc.** 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc each of next 2 dc. 1 tr in next dc. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 1 sc in last dc. Join with sl st to first sc.
7th rnd: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each of next 8 sts. *5 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of next 17 sts. Rep from * twice more. 5 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of last 8 sts. Join with sl st to first hdc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
With MC, sew Motifs tog.
Edging: 1st rnd: With RS facing and smaller hook, join MC with sl st in any corner hdc of Blanket. Ch 1. 5 sc in same sp. Work 1 sc in each st around Blanket, working 5 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. Working from left to right, instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
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gopher5860 3226344
Apr 05, 2020
wont let you print it y
EditorLP
Apr 08, 2020
Hi gopher5860 3226344, below the pattern title you'll see social media icons and a save button. To the right, click the blue "more" button, and then you will see the print button appear. I hope this helps! - Laura, editor of AllFreeCrochet
Daughter of Light
Mar 29, 2018
How adorable! This Candy Swirls Baby Blanket is soooo adaptable! Any colors for the centers will work..could be pastels...could be bold and bright. That is the amazing thing about hand crafting an item like this is we can tailor it to those we're giving it to.This one will travel too as the pieces before setting would be perfect hand size!
sbdspot 7410001
Feb 22, 2018
Please send me the diagram referenced on "page 2" there is no page 2
AFC Editor Julia
Feb 26, 2018
Hi sbdspot, I'm so sorry, but it looks like the original Yarnspirations pattern that we added this from is no longer available, so I'm unable to get you the diagram referenced. I'll be removing that mention from the pattern text. To me, though, it looks like you just arrange the motifs in a grid and sew them together to form the pictured blanket. Thanks - and sorry about that! Julia, AFC editor
princess6860504
Nov 30, 2017
Well even if the yarn is no longer being sold due to recall, I don't care about that. There are so very many baby yarn ice cream color shades out there, you are sure to find an appropriate replacement. I would much rather take the pattern as inspiration and go from there. To me, that is the best part of creating! CUTE baby blanket made from (portable) motifs!
mulberrygalprinces s
Jul 27, 2017
I can see by the directions that this us a very easy pattern to follow. And it certainly doesn't take much yarn. But it would be very nice if there was a picture of the finished product. No one wants to fly blind, so to say. It also helps to have a picture to reference.
Hippie Chick
Jul 27, 2017
This pattern is one of the ones that lost its image in the transfer to the new template. I wouldnt complain as I have run across several of these already except that it does not have a link to an outside blog where the pattern and a picture can be seen. The pattern is shown in full on here. The others contained a link to get the pattern elsewhere.
ETCROCHETS
Jun 21, 2016
Please note that Bernat Tizzy is under a voluntary recall by the manufacturer because of a safety hazard. This product is no longer available. If you still have any of this yarn it is illegal to make any items with a product that has been recalled because of safety concerns. Bernat was offering refunds to people who still had any of this yarn but I do not know if that offer is still valid. Please check the following link for recall details http//www.yarnspirations.com/tizzyrecall/
Zeemer
Jun 01, 2016
This is so dainly. Thanks for having the pattern right in front. Makes you inspired to start the project unlike those with patterns that you have to click the link. I want to make this as a gift or for sale.
clevergirlash
Mar 03, 2016
I love 'circles in squares' patterns, and the colors in this particular pattern are so beautiful for a spring or an Easter birth/pastel nursery. My only issue with this pattern is how the motifs begin. When it comes to blankets or afghans or really anything that could be for a baby with tiny fingers and toes, I prefer to start with a magic circle. It DOES take a few tries to get right and can be a bit cumbersome at first, but it is WELL worth the effort. It closes tightly and stays closed, and in my opinion makes for a more professional finish.
arnts1ta
May 13, 2016
Clevergirlash, I agree with you 100%, I love to use the magic circle whenever I can as well, makes your items look nicely finished, especially if you are selling or giving your items as gifts. I don't want my recipients to be disappointed with the way their item looks!
karinaiello0521 74 54646
Aug 01, 2013
Pattern is here in full: http://www.bernat.com/data/pattern/pdf/Bernat_Gigglesweb2_cr_blanket.en_US.pdf
dgweisblatt
May 09, 2013
This blanket pattern is not named "Candy Swirls Baby Blanket" on the Bernat site. You can find this pattern under "Giggles & Tizzy - Fuzzy Spots Blanket". Enjoy!
lefteee
Mar 19, 2013
Where is page 2 that shows how to assemble the Candy Swirls blanket?
lynxette2002 74120 91
Mar 19, 2013
I had to go to the Bernat website, click on free patterns, then click on crochet, then baby, then scroll down to the Candy Swirls Baby Blanket and get the PDF in English to get the 2nd page.. hope this helps!
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