Crochet Greyson Baby Blanket

Introduction

The Crochet Greyson Baby Blanket is a cozy and charming addition to any nursery! With its soft grey yarn and intricate stitching, this blanket is perfect for keeping your little one warm and snuggled up. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is fun and rewarding to create.

The gender-neutral color makes it a great gift for expecting parents too! So grab your crochet hook, pick up some yarn, and get ready to make a beautiful blanket that will be cherished for years to come.

Materials

• US - K, 6.5mm hook - Furls Crochet
• 920 yds Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran/yarn symbol “4”/UK: 10 ply; 145 yds; 3oz)
• Color A: Silver Grey - 1 ball (170 yds)
• Color B: Pale Grey - 3 balls (500 yds)
• Color C: White - 2 balls (250 yds)

Gauge and Size

• Gauge: 9 sts x 5 rows = 4" in pattern
• Finished Size: 38" wide x 36" long
• Stitch Multiple: mult of 8 + 1, plus 1 for the tch

Special Stitches

SPECIAL STITCH: tr3tog - *yo twice and insert hook in the next st, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through first 2 loops on hook) twice; repeat from * twice (4 loops on hook), yo and pull through all loops on hook.

NOTE: If preferred, substitute the following for Row 1: Ch 82, skip ch closest to hook, hdc in each remaining ch across; turn. (81 sts)

Instructions

• Row 1 (WS): With Color A, fhdc 81; break yarn and turn. (81 sts)
• Row 2 (RS): Join Color B with sc in 1st st, *hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st, 3 tr in next st, tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across; break yarn and turn. (101 sts)
• Row 3: Join Color C with dc in 1st st, skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st, dc in next 3 sts, *dc3tog, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next st, dc in last st; break yarn and turn. (101 sts)
• Row 4: Join Color B with tr in 1st st, skip next st, tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st, *tr3tog, tr in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st; repeat from * across until 2 sts remain, skip next st, tr in last st; break yarn and turn. (81 sts)
• Row 5: Join Color A with hdc in 1st st, hdc in each remaining st across; break yarn and turn. (81 sts)

Repeat Rows 2-5 twelve times (will look like 13 stripe sections).

Border Instructions

• Round 1: Working from the RS, with Color A sc evenly down each side of the blanket (along the sides of the rows); join to ends of 1st and last row at corners.
• Round 2: With Color B, sc in blo of each st around, working 3 sc in each corner; join and break yarn.
• Round 3: With Color C, repeat Round 2.