I’ve never shared a crochet project on the blog before, but figured it was time! I used to text my mom a picture of every single crochet project I ever created, but since losing her two-and-a-half years ago, I lost a bit of my “crojo.” I think each time we create something, we naturally have a desire to share that creation, so lets make Weird by Choice a place where we feel free to share our creations, whatever they may be.
My What a Hoot Baby Blanket is an original pattern, utilizing some amazing online resources. It’s a basic corner-to-corner (C2C) design with a simple single-double-single border. The adorable owl applique is my favorite part and really gives the project it’s “awwww” factor. I recently made it for a very dear friend who just had her sixth baby!
MATERIALS
Worsted weight yarn:
Caron One-Pound in Off White, Taupe and Espresso;
Red Heart Super Saver in Gold
5.5 mm I crochet hook
4.25 mm G crochet hook
3.75 mm F crochet hook
6 mm safety eyes
Scissors
Yarn needle
STEPS
- Using Caron One Pound in Off White and a 5.5 mm I crochet hook, make a C2C blanket measuring whatever size you wish. (Mine was 33 x 33 squares.) Finish off and weave in ends. Awesome C2C tutorial found on The Crochet Crowd.
- Still using your 5.5 mm hook, join Caron One Pound in Espresso (anywhere except a corner) to the outside edge using slip stitch. Single crochet around entire perimeter, putting three single crochets in each corner.
- Join Caron One Pound in Taupe to the single crochet border using slip stitch. Double crochet around perimeter, putting three double crochets in each corner. I hide the yarn tails by crocheting over those from the previous round. I think it’s faster than weaving them in later.
- Repeat Step 2
- Create owl applique by following instructions on Maria’s Blue Crayon. She makes some of the CUTEST appliques I have ever seen! I used Espresso for the body, Off White for the eyes, Taupe for the feather details and Red Heart Super Saver in Gold for the beak. I usually glue in safety eyes on my amigurumi, but used the backs on this project. The yarn is thick enough to hide the posts and backings. I didn’t have an E-sized crochet hook, so I substituted an F hook instead.
Let me know what you think! And don’t forget to share your creations in the comments section below or on my Facebook page!