Baby blanket pattern

[Snikki28]

I am a Labor and Delivery nurse and have a lot of good fortune at seeing some beautiful baby blankets (crochet and knit).

Most recently I saw a crocheted blanket that looked liked shells on shells giving it a starburst(best way I know to describe it) appearance. Does anyone know of this pattern where I might find it or purchase it? The mother said it was a gift from a friend at work, and did not anything else about it.

 

 

 

Again it is like shells mirrored each other per row, giving almost a starburst or circular appearance. Appeared to be done in rows, with a shell edging.

 

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

Nicole

[sweetcaroline]

That sounds like the Catherine Wheel. Here is a scarf made with this stitch. I know it is in the Harmony guides.

 

http://greenolive.typepad.com/greenolive/crochet/index.html

 

There's a graph on this page:

 

http://www.*************.nl/crochet_stitches/crochet_stitches_haaksteken_19.htm

 

It's the 4th one down.

 

The 2nd graph is a beautiful stitch talked about and written out on this topic on craftster. Page 13 has the written instructions to this stitch for an afghan:

 

 

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=221871.0

 

I hope this helps.

 

Caroline

[Darsa]

Bleh, I could have SWORN that was a Project Linus one; I think I know exactly what you're referring to! I'll keep lookin'

[ReniC]

Could it be the Harlequin Stitch Baby Blanket? Caron Yarns has a 3 pattern leaflet with this baby blanket in it. I can only find it on e-bay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CROCHET-PATTERNS--HARLEQUIN-STITCH-BABY-BLANKET,-JACKET_W0QQitemZ120236780173QQcmdZViewItem?IMSfp=TL0803230843a8298

[Snikki28]

It really looks like the Catherines Wheel. The Harlequin stitch is similar but I cannot get a closeup of the pic to be 100%. What are the Harmony Guides?

 

I would love to see them. This blanket was crocheted in all one color and was very pretty. But it seems like it may be a difficult pattern to stitch.

 

Thanks for all you help. At least I know the name of the stitch now!!:cheer

[sweetcaroline]

The Harmony Guides is a wonderful collection of crochet (or knit) stitches, depending on the book you buy. There are 6, and I have them all. Here's a link to the one with the Catherine wheel stitch:

 

http://www.amazon.com/300-Crochet-Stitches-Harmony-Guides/dp/1855856387/ref=pd_bbs_10?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1207889163&sr=8-10

[IWANTSMORE]

I think it is the pattern at Project Linus. You can get to the pattern by going to Crochet Pattern Central-Afghans. It is the first Star Shell pattern. There is another one below it but to difficult to see the stitch. I would do a swatch of both patterns to see if either one is the pattern you want.

 

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/afghans.php

[HeavenlyScent]

that is still the Catherine wheel which is a basic crochet stitch in most crochet dictionaries

[Darsa]

Iwantsmore found the one I was thinking of!

[Snikki28]

That is it! Thanks you all! I have my pattern!

[proudmama762003]

those stitches remind me ot the one posted here awhile back and i was thinking it was called daisys in a row - but i cant find the link now