Crochet Speedy Snail Baby Blanket

Overview

The Crochet Speedy Snail Baby Blanket is an adorable and cozy creation perfect for keeping your little one warm and snug. This charming blanket features cute snails dotted around, adding a whimsical touch to any nursery decor. Crocheted with soft yarn in a variety of colors, it not only provides comfort but also a visual delight for both babies and parents. Whether it's for naptime, playtime, or cuddle time, this blanket is sure to become a cherished favorite for your little bundle of joy. Happy crocheting and snuggling with the sweet snail baby blanket!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations (UK)

• RS. Right Side
• dc. Double Crochet
• tr. Treble Crochet
• dtr. Double Treble Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• ss. Slip Stitch
• DNT. Do Not Turn
• Group. (1dc, 2tr) into same space
• 3ch counts as first tr
• Base of ch. Work into first stitch

Finished Size

Approx Finished size: 31 Inches x 31 Inches

Materials

For great results, it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:

• 380 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn
• Blanket – 7.00mm crochet hook
• Border – 6.00mm hook
• Speedy Snail – Small amounts of yarn in colors 1 & 2
• 5.00mm hook

Instructions (UK)

Blanket

Made in multiples of 3 + 2. Make 98ch, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (97dc)

Second Row

2ch, 2tr into the stitch at the base of the 2ch, * miss 2dc, (1dc, 2tr) into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, miss 2dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn. (32 groups)

Pattern Row

2ch, 2tr into the stitch at the base of the 2ch, * miss 2tr, work (1dc, 2tr) into next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, work 1dc into top of 2ch. Turn.

Rpt Pattern Row until 66 rows have been worked in all or work measures approx 28 inches from beginning. Turn.

Change to 6.00mm hook.

Border

Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each st to end, 3dc into corner, work 99dc evenly into row ends down first side of blanket, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch along starting chain edge, 3dc corner, 99dc evenly into row ends up second side of blanket, 1dc into corner, ss to first dc on beginning of row. DNT.

Second Row

Working 3dc into the corners and slip stitching to the first dc on beginning of row, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc around all four sides of blanket to end. Turn.

Shell Border

1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work (2tr, 1dc) into same space * miss 2dc, work (1dc, 2tr, 1dc) into next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning row. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.

Speedy Snail

With color 1 make a magic circle, make 3ch, work 17tr into circle, pull loose thread to close circle, ss to top of 3ch. Turn. (17tr + 3ch)

Second Row

1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to first dc. Turn. Fasten off. (18dc)

Third Row

Join color 2 yarn to first dc, make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 7dc. Turn. (8dc)

Tail

Make 4ch, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 2ch, 1dc into each of next 8dc to end. Fasten off. Turn. (11dc)

Head

Work (3ch, 2tr, 2dtr) into the dc on the second row (see picture 1), ss to first dc on fourth row. (see picture 2) Turn.

Next Row

1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into next 4 stitches, make 4ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 2ch, ss to same dc, make 4ch, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 2ch, ss to top of 3ch. Fasten off.

Eye

With color yarn of your choice make 2ch, 2dc into 2nd ch from hook, fasten off leaving a small length of thread, use thread to gather around top of dc and make into an eye.

Finishing

Sew in and tie off loose ends of yarn, attach eye to centre of head.

Instructions (USA)

Skill Level

Intermediate

Abbreviations (USA)

• RS. Right Side
• sc. Single Crochet
• dc. Double Crochet
• trc. Treble Crochet
• rpt. Repeat
• sl st. Slip Stitch
• DNT. Do Not Turn
• Group. (1sc, 2dc) in same space
• ch3 counts as first dc
• Base of ch. Work in first stitch

Finished Size

Approx Finished size: 31 Inches x 31 Inches

Materials

For great results, it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:

• 380 grams of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn
• An equivalent yarn would be a worsted weight #4
• Blanket – 7.00mm crochet hook
• Border – 6.00mm hook
• Speedy Snail – Small amounts of yarn in colors 1 & 2
• 5.00mm hook

Instructions (USA)

Blanket

Made in multiples of 3 + 2. ch98, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (97sc)

Second Row

ch2, 2dc in the stitch at the base of the ch2, * skip 2sc, (1sc, 2dc) in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 2sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn. (32 groups)

Pattern Row

ch2, 2dc in the stitch at the base of the ch2, * skip 2dc, work (1sc, 2dc) in next sc, * rpt from * to * to end, work 1sc in top of ch2. Turn.

Rpt Pattern Row until 66 rows have been worked in all or work measures approx 28 inches from beginning. Turn.

Change to 6.00mm hook.

Border

Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each st to end, 3sc in corner, work 99sc evenly in row ends down first side of blanket, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along starting chain edge, 3sc corner, 99sc evenly in row ends up second side of blanket, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. DNT.

Second Row

Working 3sc in the corners and slip stitching to the first sc on beginning of row, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc around all four sides of blanket to end. Turn.

Shell Border

ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work (2dc, 1sc) in same space * skip 2sc, work (1sc, 2dc, 1sc) in next sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning row. Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn.

Speedy Snail

With color 1 make a magic circle, ch3, work 17dc in circle, pull loose thread to close circle, sl st to top of ch3. Turn. (17dc + ch3)

Second Row

ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc. Turn. Fasten off. (18sc)

Third Row

Join color 2 yarn to first sc, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 7sc. Turn. (8sc)

Tail

ch4, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each of next ch2, 1sc in each of next 8sc to end. Fasten off. Turn. (11sc)

Head

Work (ch3, 2dc, 2trc) in the sc on the second row (see picture 1), sl st to first sc on fourth row. (see picture 2) Turn.

Next Row

ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in next 4 stitches, ch4, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each of next ch2, sl st to same sc, ch4, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each of next ch2, sl st to top of ch3. Fasten off.

Eye

With color yarn of your choice ch2, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, fasten off leaving a small length of thread, use thread to gather around top of sc and make into an eye.

Finishing

Sew in and tie off loose ends of yarn, attach eye to centre of head.