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3.It takes you to the pattern page – you will need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “Hook it” icon in step 4
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5.It will let you fill in the blanks, name your own name for the piece you
worked. You can name it whatever you want. Example: Dena’s blah blah blah. It will let you rate the pattern also. So you enter all the information about your "project" like, did you like it, did you have to add a round of sc's to make it the right size, what yarn you used etc and then you save that. General notes for other people who will see it.
6.Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern.
If you had already created your project on Ravelry before I posted the pattern, you will need to go to the link above – highlight and copy the BOLD name of the pattern that I named it. Then go to your project page and put in this name as the pattern name link.
I am making my blankie for a baby boy so I am using yarn colors of a beautiful lime green, turquoise, and white. I will list the yarn I am using but feel free to select your own colors.
Michaels - Loops and Threads – “Snuggly Wuggly” Baby Sport 3 ply medium worsted 446 yds
Color A: Silly Sprite - 1 skein
Color B: Cool Baby - 1 skein
Color C: White - 2 skeins
Hook Size: I/8-5.50 mm
Size: ?
Skill level: Advanced beginner / Intermediate
Notions: Yarn needle
Special Stitches:
Shell: 2 dc in ch or between indicated sts
Popcorn:5 dc in indicated sp between sts, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, place dropped yarn loop back on hook, pull yarn through the stitch)
Reverse Popcorn:5 dc in indicated sp between sts, DO NOT drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, Yarn Over, pull yarn through the stitch
How to change yarn colors
Work 1st dc of the shell, yarn over, insert your hook into same space, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, drop the current color yarn and finish the stitch with the new color by working a yarn over then draw through the remaining two loops.
Please watch this video to learn how the yarn color changes are worked.
If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.
Please watch the video to learn how to do Popcorn's or Reverse Popcorns
Don’t cut yarn unless told to. Do not work over yarn tails more than 2 or 3 shells worth when you are joining new colors together when adding new shells. Untangle yarns at the end of each row.
If you are a beginner to crochet and don’t feel comfortable doing Popcorn or Reverse Popcorn stitches, please substitute a SHELL whenever you encounter the Popcorn or Reverse Popcorn stitch from this point forward.
Row 31: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 7 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 47 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 8 color B shells, 47 color C shells)
Row 32: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 3 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 47 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 7 shells. (58 shells) (4 color A shells, 7 color B shells, 47 color C shells)
Row 33: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 5 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 47 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 5 shells. (58 shells) (5 color A shells, 6 color B shells, 47 color C shells)
Row 34: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 5 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 26 shells, Reverse Popcorns in next 10 shells, shell in next 11 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 5 shells. (48 shells, 10 Reverse Popcorn) (6 color A shells, 5 color B shells, 37 color C shells, 10 Reverse Popcorn)
Row 35: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 4 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 10 shells, Popcorn in next 2 shells or popcorn, shell in next 8 popcorns, Popcorn in next 2 shells or popcorns, shell in next 24 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 7 shells. (54 shells, 4 Popcorn) (7 color A shells, 5 color B shells, 42 color C shells, 4 Popcorn)
Row 36: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 7 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 23 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 10 shells or popcorns, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 11 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 4 shells. (56 shells, 2 Reverse Popcorn) (8 color A shells, 4 color B shells, 44 color C shells, 2 Reverse Popcorn)
Row 37: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 3 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 11 shells, Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 10 shells, Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 22 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 9 shells. (56 shells, 2 Popcorn) (9 color A shells, 4 color B shells, 43 color C shells, 2 Popcorn)
Row 38: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 9 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 21 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next 2 shells or popcorns, shell in next 8 shells or popcorns, Reverse Popcorn in next 2 shells or popcorns, shell in next 12 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (54 shells, 4 Reverse Popcorn) (10 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 41 color C shells, 4 Reverse Popcorn)
Row 39: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 13 shells, Popcorn in next 10 shells or popcorns, shell in next 21 shells or popcorns changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 11 shells. (48 shells, 10 Popcorn) (11 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 34 color C shells, 10 Popcorn)
Row 40: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 11 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 43 shells or popcorns changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (12 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 43 color C shells)
Row 41: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 42 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 13 shells. (58 shells) (13 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 42 color C shells)
Row 42: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 13 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 41 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (14 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 41 color C shells)
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This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.
Once again, Google or Feedburner may not have sent out the entire posting for Clue 3 of the Mystery Baby Blankie. I for one did not receive it in my email and another person said all they received was the name and no information.
Here is the link in case you also had a snafu in receiving Clue 3.
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4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.
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6. You can use whatever 4 ply yarn you'd like to use.
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I am making my blankie for a baby boy so I am using yarn colors of a beautiful lime green, turquoise, and white. I will list the yarn I am using but feel free to select your own colors.
Michaels - Loops and Threads – “Snuggly Wuggly” Baby Sport 3 ply medium worsted 446 yds
Color A:Silly Sprite- 1 skein
Color B:Cool Baby - 1 skein
Color C:White - 2 skeins
Hook Size: I/8-5.50 mm
Size: ?
Skill level: Advanced beginner / Intermediate
Notions: Yarn needle
Special Stitches:
Shell: 2 dc in ch or between indicated sts
Popcorn:5 dc in indicated sp between sts, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, place dropped yarn loop back on hook, pull yarn through the stitch)
Reverse Popcorn:5 dc in indicated sp between sts, DO NOT drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, Yarn Over, pull yarn through the stitch
How to change yarn colors
Work 1st dc of the shell, yarn over, insert your hook into same space, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, drop the current color yarn and finish the stitch with the new color by working a yarn over then draw through the remaining two loops.
Please watch this video to learn how the yarn color changes are worked.
If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.
Don’t cut yarn unless told to. Do not work over yarn tails more than 2 or 3 shells worth when you are joining new colors together when adding new shells. Untangle yarns at the end of each row.
If you are a beginner to crochet and don’t feel comfortable doing Popcorn or Reverse Popcorn stitches, please substitute a SHELL whenever you encounter the Popcorn or Reverse Popcorn stitch from this point forward.
Please watch this video to learn how to work Popcorn stitches and Reverse Popcorn stitches.
Row 18: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 12 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 42 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 13 color B shells, 42 color C shells)
Row 19: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 43 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 12 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 12 color B shells, 43 color C shells)
Row 20: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 10 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 44 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 11 color B shells, 44 color C shells)
Row 21: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 45 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 10 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 10 color B shells, 45 color C shells)
Row 22: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 8 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 27 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next 7 shells, shell in next 11 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 4 shells. (51 shells, 7 Reverse Popcorn) (4 color A shells, 9 color B shells, 38 color C shells, 7 Reverse Popcorn)
Row 23: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 3 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 11 shells, Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 3 popcorns, Popcorn in next 5 shells or popcorns, shell in next 26 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 8 shells. (52 shells, 6 Popcorn) (4 color A shells, 8 color B shells, 40 color C shells, 6 Popcorn)
Row 24: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 6 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 26 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next 3 shells or popcorns, shell in next 17 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 5 shells. (55 shells, 3 Reverse Popcorn) (5 color A shells, 7 color B shells, 43 color C shells, 3 Reverse Popcorn)
Row 25: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 4 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 19 shells or popcorns, Popcorn in next 3 shells or popcorn , shell in next 25 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 6 shells. (55 shells, 3 Popcorn) (5 color A shells, 6 color B shells, 44 color C shells, 3 Popcorn)
Row 26: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 4 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 26 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next 2 popcorns, shell in next 19 shells or popcorns changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 6 shells. (56 shells, 2 Reverse Popcorn) (6 color A shells, 5 color B shells, 45 color C shells, 2 Reverse Popcorn)
Row 27: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 6 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 8 shells, Popcorn in next 11 shells or popcorns, shell in next 28 shells or popcorns changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 4 shells. (47 shells, 11 Popcorn) (7 color A shells, 4 color B shells, 36 color C shells, 11 Popcorn)
Row 28: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 39 shells or popcorns, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 7 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 8 shells. (57 shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn) (8 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 46 color C shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn)
Row 29: Turn, slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 8 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 7 shells or popcorns, Popcorn in next shell, shell in next 39 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 2 shells. Finish off color A and color B. (57 shells, 1 Popcorn) (9 color A shells, 2 color B shells, 46 color C shells, 1 Popcorn)
Row 30: Turn, using color A, join with a slip st between 1st and 2nd dc of last color B shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next shell changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 47 shells or popcorns changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 9 shells. (58 shells) (2 color A shells, 9 color B shells, 47 color C shells)
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This pattern has not been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the Internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.
This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.
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