Linked Hearts Baby Blanket

"Introduction The Linked Hearts Baby Blanket is a beginner-friendly quick baby blanket perfect for a new bundle of joy and beyond. The blanket is designed for a small baby and perfect for use in Moses baskets and strollers. It would make a thoughtful baby shower gift too! The blanket is worked in alternating rows of linked stitches and front loop single crochet stitches with a central section of feather stitches and puff stitches. The blanket is finished with rounds of single crochet and half double crochet. The pattern can be easily adjusted to larger/ smaller size and different colours, opening doors to endless possibilities and creativity. Skills required Chain, single crochet (sc), front loop single crochet (FL sc), half double crochet (hdc), puff stitch (puff), first linked double treble crochet (fldtr), linked double treble crochet (ldtr), feather stitch (fs), working crochet pattern in rows and rounds, weaving in ends, blocking. "

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 sts x 5 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) over linked and front loop single crochet stitches section

Finished Size63 x 72.5 cm (approx. 24.75” x 28.5”)

Materials List

• Stylecraft Special Aran (100% Acrylic | aran weight | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 196 m (214 yds)), (#1203) Silver (A) 2 balls, (#1302) Denim (B) 1 ball, (#1080) Pale Rose (C) 1 ball
• Crochet hook size 5 mm (US size H-8) or size to obtain the gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors