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Check out this beginner Tunisian crochet baby blanket patterns free using surface crochet bobble stitch and Tunisian simple stitch patterns.
ETSY SHOP
RAVELRY SHOP
TUNISIAN CROCHET KITS
TUNISIAN CROCHET BLANKET PATTERN INSPIRATION:
The sky and clouds theme is a common one we see in nursery room decor and in the past I have designed using this surface bobble stitch technique and it turned out very cute so I thought I would attempt it with this beautiful and super soft Bernat Forever Fleece. What makes this an even more special design is that my little guy actually helped me pick these colors out at a recent trip to JoAnns!
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About the Pattern:
This pattern is for a cozy sky themed Tunisian crochet baby blanket that is worked flat. Afterthought clouds are added with surface bobble stitches. The blanket is finished off with a join as you go Tunisian crochet ribbed border. It will be the perfect addition to any nursery or kids room to brighten up the space!
Yarn:
Col A – Bernat Forever Fleece in Rain – 776 yards, 280g, 194 yds; 100% polyester; Super bulky size 6
Col B – Bernat Forever Fleece in White – 388 yards, 280g, 194 yds; 100% polyester; Super bulky size 6
Col C – Lion Brand Yarn Color Theory in Satellite – 150 yards, 3.5 oz/100g; 246 yds/225 m 100% Acrylic; Medium size 4
Hooks:
- M/13 9.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook with 40 in. cord, I used by ChiaiGoo hook, get it here
- P 10.0 mm crochet hook I used by Furls Carousel Special Edition hook, get it here
- J/10 6.0 mm crochet hook, I used by Clover takumi Interchangeable Tunisian crochet hook, get it here
Notions:
Gauge:
- Gauge is 11 sts over 8 rows in Tunisian Simple Stitch for a 4 x 4 in. square using a M/13 9.0mm Tunisian crochet hook.
Finished Size:
- The finished blanket size laid flat is 40 x 34 in.
Abbreviations:
Sl st: Slip stitch
Ch: Chain
Yo: Yarn over
Tss: Tunisian simple stitch
Tps: Tunisian purl stitch
SBo: Surface Bobble stitch
RetP: Return Pass
RetP B: Return Pass Border
Sc: Single crochet
BLO: Back loop only
This pattern uses a few Tunisian crochet techniques. Use the following video tutorials as needed:
IMPORTANT VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR THIS TUNISIAN CROCHET BABY BLANKET PATTERN:
- Pattern rows are Forward pass instructions.
- The following instructions are implied:
- The loop already on the hook at the beginning of the row counts as the first st.
- Always TSS in the last st of the row, being sure to work under both loops of the st.
- Return Pass: Follow the foundation row and each row with the Return Pass in the same color.
- Return Pass Instructions: Ch 1, *yarn over, pull through two loops; repeat from * until 1 loop remains on the hook.
- Return Pass Border: *yarn over, pull through two loops; repeat from * until 1 loop remains on the hook
- Surface Bobble Stitch Instructions:
- Sl st into vertical bar, (insert hook into same vertical bar, yo, pull through 2 loops)* Rep * 1 more time (there should be a total of 3 loops on your hook. Yo, pull through all 3 loops. Ch 1, sl st into the same vertical bar.
Tunisian Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern Instructions:
BLANKET INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 94 with Col A. (Note: If you would like to modify to make a lovey, just chain 35 instead and work the pattern as below for 14 in., the finished size of the lovey will be approximately 13 x 14 in. see corresponding color chart below for bobble placement)
Row 1 (Foundation Row): Pick up a loop in the back bump of each chain. Complete normal RetP.
Row 2: Tss across, normal RetP.
Continue Row 2 until the piece measures 34 in. from the foundation row and bind off.
SURFACE BOBBLE CLOUDS INSTRUCTIONS:
With a 10.0 mm hook and Col B, follow the color chart below for placement of bobbles. See the pattern notes section for how to complete the surface bobble cloud and refer to the video tutorial.
Modified color chart for bobble placement on Lovey:
Refer to the following video tutorial for how to complete the surface bobble stitch clouds:
https://youtu.be/WWV3VvgLGvk
Make bobbles horizontally. Count four rows up from the foundation row and count 10 stitches to the left, starting here, make Sbo into the tenth st from the left. Skip next st, turn the blanket sideways to make it easier to work the bobbles. Make Sbo and continue making Sbo in this pattern for two more Sbo. You should have a total of 4 Sbo in this row.
Now count one stitch up and one stitch to the right, make Sbo, continue the pattern as above until you have a total of 3 Sbo in this row. The 3 Sbo in this row should offset the Sbo in the row below to form the cloud shape. Leave a 6 in. tail and cut yarn.
Continue this pattern according to the placement of the Sbo in the color chart.
BORDER INSTRUCTIONS:
Refer to this video tutorial for how to complete the border:
https://youtu.be/BKwcB_OlSJk
With Col B, using the 10.0 mm hook, and right side of the blanket facing you, sc around, completing sc, ch1, sc into each corner. Sl st to join into the first st. Leave a 6 in. tail and cut yarn.
Using Col C, with a 6.0 mm hook, with the right side of the blanket facing you, join into the corner of the long edge.
Ch 5
Row 1 (Foundation row): Pick up a loop in the back bump of each chain, work last stitch into the BLO of sc stitch in the row above. Complete RetP B.
Row 2: Tss, tps* repeat * and work last st into the BLO of sc stitch above, work RetP B.
Repeat Row 2 until you reach the corner. When you get to the corner, do not bind off.
Border Corner Instructions:
Ch 5
Row 1 (Foundation row): Pick up a loop in the back bump of each chain across, work the last stitch into the first stitch of the last row of the long edge. Complete RetP B.
Rows 2 to 4: Tss, tps* rep * across. Work the last st into the next stitch of the last row of the long edge border.
Row 5: Tss, tps* rep * across. Work the last st into the BLO of sc stitch in the next row.
Repeat row 5 until you reach the next corner of the blanket. Refer to the video tutorial above and photo tutorial below.
Photo tutorial (for completing corners)
Rows 1 to 4:
Row 5:
The following photo is a sample square to show how the techniques would look together.
You are done! Have any questions? The best way to reach me is via email: [email protected]
Share your finished blanket with me on social media using the hashtag #skycloudsblanket for a chance to be featured! Find me on Instagram @noorsknits and Facebook @noorsknits1
This is an original pattern from Noor’s Knits, ©2023 and beyond. Please do not reprint, repost, or sell any parts of this pattern, but feel free to link back to my blog. You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern but please kindly link back to my website. Send questions to [email protected].
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