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Little Waves Granny Square Blanket

This delightful pattern captures the gentle beauty of tiny waves, creating a serene and soothing blanket perfect for any baby. The "Little Waves Granny Square Blanket" combines classic granny squares with a fresh twist, using subtle stitch patterns that evoke the rhythm of soft waves lapping at the shore. Whether you're crocheting for a loved one or adding to your own collection, this cozy design promises to be a calming addition to any nursery. Follow along as we crochet together the perfect waves of warmth and comfort! LEVEL: EASY Materials Needed Yarn: Size 3/lightweight yarn Main color (silver): 300g Accent colors (aqua & teal): 30g each for the border Cream color (for joining): 30g Hook: 4mm crochet hook Other Tools: Scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers Gauge or Tension First 3 rows of the solid granny square = 8 cm x 8 cm (2.5” x 2.5”) Blanket Size Finished size: 78 cm x 91 cm (30.75” x 35.75”) Abbreviations (US Terms) ch = chain dc = double crochet hdc =...

How to crochet a striped granny square with no holes

The pattern for a solid granny square with no holes is pretty simple, so before that I’ll teach you some tips on how to change the colors so you can get a pretty striped granny square. No holes, almost imperceptible start of the rows, no obvious color changes. Materials: Your favorite yarn in various colors. I used DK/Light worsted acrylic yarn The crochet hook you normally use for your chosen yarn. In my case 4.00 mm crochet hook  Stitch markers  Scissors  Tapestry needle Starting your rounds/rows Instead of 3 chains, start your rounds/rows with “chainless double crochet” or “2 stacked single crochet”.  Chainless double crochet:  Step 1: pull up the loop on the hook to the height of a normal double crochet. Then, while holding the loop in your hook with your thumb finger, move your hook to the back so now the loop will be “over” the hook, something similar to a regular yarn over. Step 2: Still holding the loop with your thumb, insert your hook in the first stit...