Pink Stripes Baby Afghan Pattern

I've had several requests for the pattern for the Pink Stripes Baby Afghan that I posted a couple years ago so here it is.  It's a very simple and fast project.  The gauge isn't real important for this afghan.  You can make it larger or smaller by either changing the hook size or increasing/decreasing the number of chains in multiples of 3.  As written this comes out to be about 28 x 35 inches.  You can make it wider simply by working more rows.  As it is, it's a good size for bringing along on outings or to use on the floor as a playmat.

You'll need medium worsted weight yarn (yarn category "4") in three different shades - light (Color A), medium (Color B), dark (Color C).  For this one I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn.  I don't remember what the exact colors were called, but I used not quite a full skein of each in white, light dusty rose, and dark rose.  I used a size I crochet hook.

Abbreviations: Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet

Directions:
With Color A, ch 100.
(Ch 65 for 18" long premie or doll afghan. Ch 118 for 42" long baby afghan.)
Row 1:  2 dc in fourth ch from hook, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, *ch 2, 2 dc in same ch as last sc, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in last sc, sc in next ch-2 space, *ch 2, 2 dc in same ch-2 space, sc in next ch-2 space. Repeat from * across.

Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5:  Change to Color B.  Repeat Row 2.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Row 7:  Change to Color C.  Repeat Row 2.

Row 8:  Repeat Row 2.

Row 9: Change to Color A.  Repeat Row 2.

Row 10:  Repeat Row 2.

Row 11: Change to Color B.  Repeat Row 2.

Row 12:  Repeat Row 2.

Continue repeating Row 2, working 2 rows of each color in stripe sequence established (Color A, then B, then C) until afghan is about 2" less than desired width, ending with Color A.  Work 3 more rows with Color A.  Fasten off, weave in ends.

Turn afghan around and join Color A with a sc in last sc (on the opposite side of the beginning chain).  Ch 2, 2 dc in same sc, sc in next ch-2 space, *ch 2, 2 dc in same ch-2 space.  Repeat from * to the end of the row.  Fasten off, weave in ends.

If you make this afghan I'd love to see a picture of it!  If you have any questions please let me know.

Molly's Teddy Bear

This is the teddy bear that I made for my daughter's friend Molly for her birthday.  I probably would have chosen a different color, but I let my daughter pick out the yarn and she liked the combination of the purples, greens and white. The yarn I used is Red Heart Super Saver in Grape Ivy.

Molly loves her teddy bear and decided to name it Carly. :)

If you'd like to make one yourself you can find the pattern on Ravelry here.  The pattern was a little confusing in a few places, but if you have any experience with making amigurumi crochet animals you can probably figure it out fairly quickly.  I modified the pattern slightly and eliminated the flower as well as the buttons on the arms and legs.

Ellie's Baby Elephant

Lately my daughter has been invited to several birthday parties.  Instead of buying her friends gifts I let her pick out a stuffed animal pattern and I've made them.

This is the baby elephant I made for my daughter's friend Ellie.  I found the pattern for free on Ravelry here if you'd like to make one yourself.  It's a pretty quick pattern if you're familiar with amigurumi crocheted patterns. It could be made in pretty much any color you like.  Ellie's was made with Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Lt. Blue.

V-Stitch Baby Afghan

This baby afghan was crocheted with a v-stitch using 2 strands of light blue medium worsted weight yarn held together for extra softness and warmth.  It is currently for sale in my shop on Etsy.  This would make a great gift for any mother-to-be or for the special child in your life.

Love this blanket but prefer a different color?  I welcome custom orders.  Please contact me and I’ll be happy to work with you to create a special item just for you.

Want to make one yourself?  I’ll be posting the pattern for this gorgeous afghan here soon.