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Baby Lovey Blanket - Rainbow 10 Point Star
So I made a Rainbow Unicorn Lovey and really liked the blanket colours so I decided to crochet a larger baby lovey blanket to match the unicorn lovey.
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Crochet Patterns
If you want to make anything other than a flat crochet square in one of the basic crochet stitches you are going to need crochet patterns.
My Unicorn Lovey
My Unicorn Lovey has proven to be quite popular. I make two versions, one on a six sided blanket and the other on a 10 sided star blanket.
Joining Granny Squares
the method you use for joining granny squares will have a significant effect on the look of your finished article.
Solid Granny Square
Another version of a basic granny square is a solid granny square. This version does not have the 'gaps' between groups of three stitches.
How to Crochet a Lovey
Would you like to know how to crochet a lovey? These lovey toys are perfect gifts for babies and toddlers.
Supplies for Crochet
Let's talk supplies for crochet. What do you need? At a minimum you are going to need a crochet hook and some yarn.
How to Crochet
I learned how to crochet many years ago, at the age of six. Crocheting is fun, easy to learn and very versatile.You can make anything from scarves and jumpers to fine lace.
Crochet Abbreviations
Following a crochet pattern is a lot easier once you become more familiar with crochet abbreviations.
Basic Crochet Stitches
In Crochet, there are only a few basic crochet stitches that you need to learn, but many, many, ways to combine those stitches to form different patterns.
Making Basic Granny Squares
Basic granny squares are easy to learn, quick to do and very versatile. They can be any size you just keep working row after row until it is the size you need.