Quicky blanket patterns

[Chain3turn]

What are your favorite quick to make baby blanket patterns? I like http://www.crochetcabana.com/stitches/ltc-diag-box-st.htm and http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/maryafghan.html

 

I have just been hit with a challenge to spend over 300 hours by February 28, 2007 making and/or collecting baby blankets and would like ones that work up quickly.

 

Also if anyone feels inclined to donate squares or blankets (minimum 26 inches) I'd be happy to accept the help The blankets will be donated to a local Project Linus chapter.

[salos]

That Cabana pattern is nice!

 

I think the quickest baby blanket would be a large granny. Not granny squares, just start a granny and keep going until it is the right size. I recently made a light pink premie blanket this way.

 

Cuddles has some nice patterns that are simple. Just remember to change stitch designation if you're used to U.S. crochet. Their trc is out dc etc.

 

Project Linus has some nice, simple patterns also.

[crochet.sandie]

A large granny would indeed make a nice blanket, worked with a small hook though so the holes aren't too large for baby to poke his fingers through. A V-stitch pattern would also work, same note (use a smallish hook).

Something similar to this one, but larger (just increase using the multiple)

http://www.crochetcabana.com/wordless/wordless-v-stitch-petit.pdf

 

Also, the Nonyghan is only 6 squares and a face. Quite quick and kids like it. Pat Lile's Bearghan, which is very similar (my adaptation was done with permission) has side half grannies to make it more afghan-like. I may do that at some point, but don't have any now though I have thought about how I'd want to do it.

http://www.crochetcabana.com/patterns/pat-nonyghan.htm

 

Good luck with your project!

[salos]

Hi, Chain 3

 

I just found a booklet you might like. It's Leisure Arts "Li'l Sweethearts." (Number 75030, code 28906 75030) It's one of their Little Books series. It has some really charming and simple patterns. You can buy it at http://www.bowsinbloom.com/Crochet.html

 

 

Mary

[Chain3turn]

Thanks to all for their ideas. I started a rectangular granny last night using this pattern which I like much much better than the one with the straight line down the center.

[eyenowhour]

I usually do a shell stitch pattern. I think I will start doing ripples, though since I love ripple blankets.

[julie5813]

My favorite is from the Project Linus website. It's the "Crocheted Blanket Pattern" that doesn't have any holes. I've made at least three of these, and they work up pretty quickly. This was even my sister's first crochet project, so it's fairly easy to do. I don't have my notes in front of me, but I think I used a G hook and sport weight baby yarn. My starting chain was at least 152 for a baby-size blanket using those materials.

[Valerie77]

What are your favorite quick to make baby blanket patterns? I like http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/maryafghan.html

 

 

wow! i was born in that hospital...3 years before that person was given the crochet pattern. pretty cool!

 

edit: oops! thats a knitting pattern...looks like im not gonna be making this one!

[Lisaizme]

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/chsb-victoryBlanket.html

 

Is my favorite quick baby blanket. I can make one in 6 to 8 hours, depending on the number of interruptions I am blessed with >grin<.

 

You can also use regular homespun or RedHeart Baby clouds with this pattern, just reduce your starting chain to 66.

 

I've even made this in stripes, when I didn't have enough of one color to finish.

 

I'm going to use this pattern to make some patriotic blankets for Our local Project Linus participation in the TAPS program.

[Chain3turn]

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/chsb-victoryBlanket.html

 

Is my favorite quick baby blanket.

Thanks, I've added that to my list!

[Chain3turn]

wow! i was born in that hospital...3 years before that person was given the crochet pattern. pretty cool!

edit: oops! thats a knitting pattern...looks like im not gonna be making this one!

Oh, take the plunge and learn how to knit!:knitIt's not that hard and this particular blanket uses only one stitch!

[Merlot]

Here's a link to a pattern I'm making right now for a co-worker who's having a baby. I got the pattern from one of the Project Linus links. It goes quickly. If you click on the link in my signature for my photo album, there's a picture of the work-in-progress at the end.

[Chain3turn]

Here's a link to a pattern I'm making right now

Thanks very much, I like this one, too. Good job on yours!

[Lulu]

the most easiest and really simple and pretty is, double crochet in the back loops..makes a pretty ridge and no holes..I made a few preemie blankies in this style and i love it..

[JCB]

I loved making a baby blanket in this pattern:

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/patterns/bubbles_baby_blanket.php

 

Worked up quickly and makes a nice, plush blanket. You can make it any size you want.

 

Joan

[Sakkasie]

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/chsb-victoryBlanket.html

 

Is my favorite quick baby blanket. I can make one in 6 to 8 hours, depending on the number of interruptions I am blessed with >grin<.

 

Lisa,

 

I'm totally in agreement with you on the Victory Blanket. It is SO easy to make and if you do it in a chunky yarn it works up even faster! Here's my latest, done in Caron's Simply Soft with two strands on an "M" hook. Instant baby blanket.

 

[Chain3turn]

Thanks for all the patterns. It sure gives me a variety of blankets to make! I appreciate everyone sharing their favs!

[lizc]

that victory blanket is cute.

 

looks like it be good for a lapghan - have to check that out

[quirkyvirgo]

This is one of my favorites, using double stranded worsted and an N hook.

It goes quickly but it's not really "holey" and it's warm.

[Mom2PBJ]

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/chsb-victoryBlanket.html

 

 

I like this pattern. I believe I'll start one this week. There are two babies due in the family; one in May and one in June.

[PBLKNP]

Here's a link to a pattern I'm making right now for a co-worker who's having a baby. I got the pattern from one of the Project Linus links. It goes quickly. If you click on the link in my signature for my photo album, there's a picture of the work-in-progress at the end.

 

This is one of my favorites for Project Linus blankets! It's interesting enough where you won't get bored, but easy enough where you can have this as a "take along" project.

[Greyling]

I knit and crochet for Snug Hugs for Kids in Illinois. My favorite baby afghan is also the Sideways shell.

 

I buy the Jamie Classic worsted yarn from Smiley's. It works up fast and even, and I like the colors.

 

I usually get 1 skein of all six colors and 2 skeins white, per afghan. I just do 1 skein color, 2 rows white, 1 skein color, etc. and then add a white border with a sc color border around that.

 

Just good ol' fashion crocheting for when you want to keep busy, make something useful, but don't want to think too hard.

[useratl]

My favorite quick pattern:

 

http://webpages.charter.net/basheera/preemieghan1.html

[fireyeyes]

a challoege for 300 hours wow