EASY Wild & Wavy Baby Blanket

EASY Wild & Wavy Baby Blanket by Bonnie Bay Crochet

Project Overview

The EASY Wild & Wavy Baby Blanket is a beginner-friendly crochet project designed by Bonnie Barker. This colorful baby blanket combines visual appeal with accessible crochet techniques, making it an excellent stitch-builder project for those relatively new to crochet. The finished blanket measures 30 inches wide by 32 inches long after blocking, providing a practical size for infants and young children.

What Is Being Made

This project creates a decorative and functional baby blanket featuring a wild and wavy pattern. The blanket is crafted to delight a baby's eyes with its colorful design while remaining straightforward enough for beginner crocheters to complete successfully. The wavy construction adds visual interest and texture to the finished piece.

Crochet Techniques Used

The EASY Wild & Wavy Baby Blanket employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The pattern utilizes stitch-building methods that help new crocheters develop their foundational skills. The project is designed to be approachable, with Bonnie Barker providing a complete video tutorial to guide makers through the construction process.

Stitches Used

• dc2tog (double crochet 2 together): A decrease stitch created by yarning over, then pulling up a loop in the next stitch and yarning over to pull through 2 loops, repeating this process twice, then yarning over and pulling through all 3 loops remaining on the hook.
• Puff stitch: A textured stitch formed by yarning over and inserting into the next stitch to pull up a loop, repeated 3 times to create a puffy, dimensional effect.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for 2 skeins of Red Heart's Super Saver Color Block yarn in the "Party Time" color (E308). Each skein contains 10 ounces and 482 yards, totaling approximately 960 yards of worsted weight yarn. The yarn is 100% acrylic, making it durable and easy to care for. Alternatively, crafters may substitute 960 yards of their favorite worsted weight yarn.

Hook: A size I crochet hook (5.50 mm) is required for this project.

Additional Notions: A yarn needle and scissors are needed to complete the blanket.

Gauge and Sizing

The approximate gauge for this project is 10 stitches equals 3 inches. The pattern notes that gauge is not critically important for this blanket and will vary depending on the yarn selected. This flexibility makes the project more forgiving for beginners who may not maintain perfectly consistent tension.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, the EASY Wild & Wavy Baby Blanket is accessible to those relatively new to crochet. The straightforward stitch combinations and generous video tutorial support make this an ideal choice for developing fundamental crochet skills while creating a practical, beautiful finished item.