This is a gift EVERY new mother needs! How many times have you been leaving the store, bags in one hand, baby carrier in the other and up blows the wind? Trying to shield the baby and keep the blanket on them without dropping all your bags can be one challenging balance act for even the most talented contortionist! Or there is the ever so simple active child that kicks off every blanket that you place over them. NO MORE! This blanket is specifically designed to be locked into the car seat without adding extra bulk that can jeopardize the safety of the baby.
It has two slits in the blanket that allow you to slip the bottom lock of the car seat through the blanket and then strap the child underneath. {Sorry for the doll. I'm due in May and will have a real live doll to play with again. My usual model is a little big for this car seat. ; ) }
The blanket is designed to fit right over the car seat without extra length hanging off the edges and the bobbled stitches give your little one something to touch and feel. So let's get started!! : ) This is the perfect baby shower gift and because it is small it works up pretty fast.
Pattern
Materials
Size N crochet hook
Medium worsted weight yarn in two complimentary colors, or two skeins of the same color(they will be worked together).
-OR-
Super bulky baby yarn
7/8" Ribbon
I made a blanket using each of these yarns and the gauge comes out pretty close to the same. There is one adjustment and I will let you know what it is when we get there.
All of the step by step photos are of the quilt made with the medium worsted weight yarn. It is MUCH easier to see your stitches. But the super bulky baby yarn is so soft and also turns out really cute as you can see --
Bobble - (YO, insert hook in next stitch, draw up a loop, YO draw through 2 loops on hook) repeat twice in same st. YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
Ch 32 (If you are using medium worsted weight, work 2 strands together at the same time.)
Row 1: Skip first sc, sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (31 sc)
Row 2: Sc in first st, bobble st, *sc in next 3 st, bobble st,* repeat from * to * across to last st, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.Row 3: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Sc in first 3 st, *bubble st, sc in next 3 st,* repeat from * to * across, ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 6-16: Repeat rows 2-5 twice and then rows 2-4 once more.
Row 17: Sc in first 14 st, ch 3, skip 3 sc, sc in remaining 14 st, ch 1 turn.
Row 18: Sc in first sc, *bobble st, 3 sc,* repeat from * to * twice, bobble st, 3 sc in ch 3 space, repeat from * to * three times, bobble st, sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 19: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 20: *Sc in 3 st, bobble st,* repeat from * to * twice, sc in 7 st, bobble st, repeat from * to * twice, sc in last 3 st, ch 1 turn
Row 21: Repeat row 17.
Row 22: Repeat row 18.
Row 23: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
Row 24-25: Repeat rows 4 and 5.
Row 26-33: Repeat rows 2-5 twice. Do not ch 1 or turn on your last time working row 5.
(Beginning in this next row, you will be working around the blanket.)
Eyelet Rd: (This round the directions vary depending on the yarn that you have chosen to work with. The initial instructions will be written for the super bulky baby yarn and then the adjustments for the medium worsted weight yarn will follow.)
Ch 3, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1) in same st. Side A: Working along left side of the quilt, dc, ch 1, working 17 dc evenly spaced, dc in corner st. (18 ch 1 spaces across left side). (Dc, ch 1, dc, ch1) in same corner st. Side B: Working across the bottom of the quilt, dc, ch 1, working 15 dc evenly spaced, dc in corner st. (16 ch 1 spaces across bottom). Repeat Side A and Side B once again ending with a slip st in the second ch of beginning ch 3.
Changes for medium worsted weight yarn:
Ch 4, work the rest of the eyelet round just the same except use tc instead of dc. I found that the dc stitches were just slightly not tall enough accommodate the 7/8" ribbon. (The close up pictures for the next couple steps show dc because I didn't realize this till later. Just a clarification so the pictures aren't confusing.) When joining, slip st in the third ch of beginning ch 4.
Edging: Ch 2, sc in next ch 1 space, ch 2, ^*sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1*, repeat from * to * across to corner, ch 2 over corner dc^, repeat from ^ to ^ around. Join in first ch of beginning ch 2. Finish off. Weave in ends.
Cut off 88" of ribbon and weave it through the eyelet row securing with a bow, and you're DONE!!!
Ta da!!!
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I hope you enjoyed this pattern. Since posting it, I have switched off this blog and have created my own. For more patterns like this and to see any updates to this one, please follow THIS link. It will take you to the posting for this blanket on the new blog. Please follow me over there. It will give you access to other patterns as I create them. : )
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This is complete genius! I would have killed for one of these with both my kids! Sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks! : ) I'm kinda looking forward to trying it out with Charleene in a couple months.
ReplyDeleteI made this today, the pattern was easy. I don't have any babies, but know a few ladies who are going to be grandma's soon, so I might be making a few of these as gifts!
ReplyDeleteThanks Terri! I'm glad you're enjoying the pattern. :-)
DeleteThank you for sharing your pattern! I can hardly wait to make this!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I want to make one for grandson for next month. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteLovely easy pattern that looks great and such a useful item for busy mums
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :-)
Thank you so much! I am glad that everyone is happy with the pattern so far.
ReplyDeletethanks so nice
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blanket! How much yarn is needed for one blanket?
ReplyDeleteThank you! I need to include this in the pattern. If you use medium worsted weight yarn you won't quite finish a 5oz skein of verigated or a 7oz skein of solid color yarn. If you use the super bulky and soft baby yarn you will need 2 6oz skeins. You'll only use about half of the second. Sorry I don't know the exact amounts. Hope that helps! : )
DeleteI just made this today in the super bulky baby yarn it took 2 1/2 skeins. I made it my profile picture.
DeleteI tried to make it my profile but it didn't work
DeleteOh sad! I would have loved to see it. Thanks for your feedback on the amt of yarn you used. That will help me come to a better general estimation to include in the pattern.
Deleteok, I love the blue colors! What brand and color did u use? I would like to try to find that and include it in my reptoire for blankets!! Cant wait to begin this blanket. Always looking for new ideas as I have so many women having babies and trying not to duplicate with those who we go to church with !!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand! You don't want to give the same thing. I used Red Heart yarn but I don't have the skein wrappers anymore for either color.. I'm really sorry! Good luck! I'm so glad you enjoy the pattern.
DeleteI've made four of these so far and love them. It's a good way to use up yarn stash and have a wonderful gift that's really appreciated. Thank you so much for the pattern and sharing it with everyone! You're a doll.
DeleteThank you so much for your compliments and feedback. I really enjoy hearing from those that use my patterns. I'm glad you're enjoying the pattern. :-)
DeleteRed heart has a color called banana berry. Its very similar to the bluish green yellow seen in the blanket if not the same. :o)
DeleteI would like to know the finished size of this blanket.
ReplyDeleteMine came out with dimensions 19" x 18". It's almost a complete square. My goal was to have it big enough to cover the baby but not so big that it needed to be moved and held out of the way when the carrier was placed in the base portion of the car seat or in a shopping cart. I hope that's helpful to you.
DeleteThank you I don't have a seat to try it on so I wanted inches to go by, and that helps.
DeleteGood :-) I hope it works up easily for you.
DeleteSUPER. Como seria en un hilo mas fino menos caluroso para un pais tropical calientisimo?
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry but I don't speak Spanish. If you have someone that can post for you in English and then translate my response for you I would be happy to answer your question.
DeleteHi. She would like to know if she used a finer yarn, what would she have to do. Since she lives a in very hot tropical country.
DeleteI have tried to work this out a little and I would need to know just how fine a yarn you are using. The biggest adjustments that I would make without knowing the yarn weight are these:
Delete1. You wil need a smaller hook. I tried to make this blanket with just one strand of worsted weight yarn instead of the two together and it was very loose and not a pretty stitch.
2. You will need to make it longer and wider. I can't tell you exactly how many extra stitches because that will depend on the yarn.
I'm not sure how proficient a crocheter you are. You may be able to just continue in the pattern and alter it on your own. I would be happy to help any way I can if you choose to do that.
However, if would like, I am willing to write a pattern for you to follow. The cost of the pattern would be $4, you can purchase it through Paypal. The pattern would be in the form of a PDF download (pictures and instructions) and I would email it to you once it is complete. (Aprox 2 weeks) Please leave your email address in the comments section here and I will email you further information.
Good luck! I hope one of these options is helpful to you.
This was so easy to make - great instructions! Thanks for sharing - what a fantastic idea!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :-)
DeleteI love how this looks, but I'm only getting about 10 inches wide when I start this. I'm using a 9mm N hook and 2 strands of worsted weight acrylic like it says above. Did anyone else have the same issue?
ReplyDeleteSorry it took me so long to reply. New little one in the house. ;-) You could try using a yarn that is just a little bulkier or a bigger needle if you are unhappy with the size. Remember though, the blanket will increase just over an inch on each side when you add the border. I wasn't sure if you were measuring the completed blanket or just the center. Please let me know if that helps or if you have any other questions. :-)
DeleteHi I am new to crocheting but love this blanket. I would like to try it but to simplify it alittle more and see if I can make it just one blanket without the holes for a carrier. Could you tell me how to modify the pattern or leave out the part where I add the wholes? I would greatly appreciate it thanks!!
ReplyDeleteIf all you want to do is take out the holes you can continue to alternate rows 2-5 until you have completed a total of a 33 rows, then follow the instructions for the edging beginning with the "Eyelet Round." Just ne aware that I designed the blanket to fit over the carseat without extra blanket to have to worry about when placing it in the base or on a shopping cart so it isn't very big. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions.
DeleteThank you so much for this pattern! I just finished my first bobble blanket and i love it so much!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad! :-)
ReplyDeleteI did make mine a little bigger, and just did three rows of SC around the outside, because I didn't like any of the ribbon i could find. It was a present I sent off so I haven't seen it in action. I think I'm going to make another for my granddaughter for the winter, in the bulky yarn I used for an afghan for her daddy.
ReplyDeleteI meant to add I was working on it on a plane and the lady in the next seat kept glancing over at it. As the plane was landing she said "I have to ask - what are the holes for?" I told her and she said "wow, that's really a great idea!". I didn't take credit LOL.
ReplyDeleteHaha, Donna that's awesome! Thanks for sharing. : ) I'm glad you found a solution since you didn't like your ribbon selection. I bet it turned out really cute. ; )
DeleteI did take a picture. I can post it if I ever find out how LOL.
DeleteI think it's easier to do on fb. There is a link in the top right hand side of the blog to like our fb page and then you can upload the picture to the timeline. : )
DeleteLove, love, love this pattern! Wish I could post a picture of the one I just finished, but don't know how to do it. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteThank you! : ) I bet it is adorable. I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying the pattern.
DeleteThank you! : ) I bet it is adorable. I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying the pattern.
DeleteWhat a beautiful blanket! I have never tried crocheting before....I think you have inspired me! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Please come follow me at my new blog www.stringwithstyle.blogspot.com for more patterns coming soon. :-D
DeleteJust made it in half double crochet with a 4 bobble stitch... beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI made this, along with a bobble stitch beanie, for my nephew. His mom says that all the other moms at daycare love it. This is GREAT pattern and pretty quick to put together.
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