Yarn:
Medium weight
Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn (1 skein each in the following colors):
Pink
Light Peach
Menthe
Soft Blue
Orchid
Additional Notions:
Scissors
Stitch marker(s)
Tapestry needle
Measuring tape
Gauge (4” x 4”)
14 stitches x 9 rows in pattern
Final Blanket Size
38” x 36”
Abbreviations
ch–chain
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
Basic Stitches
Half Double Crochet (hdc):
Yarn over your hook.
Insert your hook into the stitch.
Yarn over again and pull up a loop.
Yarn over once more and pull through all three loops on the hook.
Pattern Instructions
Begin with Pink:
Ch 122 (or desired width).
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 2 and turn.
Rows 2-6: Hdc in BLO of each stitch across. Ch 2 and turn.
At the end of Row 6, fasten off and change to Light Peach.
Continue with Color Changes:
With Light Peach, work 6 rows in BLO, following the same pattern.
Continue changing colors every 6 rows in the following order:
Buttercup
Menthe
Soft Blue
Orchid
Repeat the entire color sequence twice.
End with 6 rows of Pink (resulting in 2 sections of each color, with 3 sections of Pink).
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in all ends neatly with a tapestry needle.
This Rainbow Baby Blanket is a beginner-friendly yet visually stunning project. The soft texture and vibrant color changes make it an eye-catching piece for any baby’s nursery. Customize it to your liking, and enjoy the meditative process of crocheting this beautiful and meaningful gift!