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Crochet Front Loop Cluster Baby Blanket

Creating a Front Loop Cluster Baby Blanket is so fun. This method not only adds texture but also enhances the overall design, making it a delightful addition to any nursery. The blanket is perfect for keeping little ones cozy and can be customized in various colors to match any decor. Enjoy the process of crafting this beautiful piece that will surely be cherished for years to come.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations UK

  • RS. Right Side
  • st. Stitch
  • ch. Chain
  • dc. Double Crochet
  • tr. Treble Crochet
  • rpt. Repeat
  • yrh. Yarn Round Hook
  • ss. Slip Stitch
  • tch. Turning Chain
  • fl. Front Loop

fptr. Front Post Treble Crochet

Work tr around front post of the tr on row below.


bptr. Back Post Treble Crochet

Work tr around back post of the tr on row below.


Base of ch. Work into first stitch

tr2tog. Treble Crochet 2 Together

Leaving last loop of each tr on hook, work 2tr around next fl, yrh, pull through all loops.


3ch counts as first tr


Approx Finished Size: 32.5 inches x 30.5 inches


Materials

For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-

  • 480 grams of Bernat Softee yarn in colour 1
  • 110 grams of Bernat Softee yarn in colour 2
  • An equivalent yarn would be Double Knitting
  • 6.00mm crochet hook

UK INSTRUCTIONS:

Made in multiples of 3 + 1.

Using colour 1 make 97ch loosely, (RS) work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn (96dc)

2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * 1dc into the fl of the next st, working through both loops work 1dc into each of next 2st, * rpt from * to * to last 2st, work 1dc into fl of next st, 1dc into next st. Turn.

3rd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * tr2tog around the loop of the stitch on the row below, working through both loops work 1dc into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last loop and dc, work tr2tog around loop of the stitch below, 1dc into dc. Turn. (32tr2tog)

Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows in colour sequence as follows:

Twice in colour 2, twice in colour 1, twice in colour 2, twice in colour 1, twice in colour 2, thirty rows in colour 1, twice in colour 2, twice in colour 1, twice in colour 2, twice in colour 1, twice in colour 2, twice in colour 1.

You should have 54 tr2tog rows worked in all. Turn.

Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.

Border – (Worked without turning at the end of each row)

Make 3ch, work 1tr into base of 3ch, 1tr into each dc along the top of blanket, 3tr into corner, 1tr into each row end down first side, 3tr into corner, 1tr into each ch along starting chain edge, 3tr into corner, 1tr into each row end up second side of blanket, 1tr into corner, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row.

Second Row – 3ch, 2tr into base of 3ch, * fptr around next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * around blanket, working 5tr into corners, work 2tr into last corner, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Fasten off.

Change to colour 2.

Third Row – Rpt Second Row once. Fasten off.

Change to colour 1.

Fourth and Fifth Rows – Rpt Second Row. Fasten off.

6th Row – 3ch, 2tr into base of 3ch, * fptr around next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * around blanket, working 3tr into corners, work 2tr into last corner, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Fasten off.

Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.


USA FORMAT:

Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations USA

  • RS. Right Side
  • st. Stitch
  • ch. Chain
  • sc. Single Crochet
  • dc. Double Crochet
  • rpt. Repeat
  • yo. Yarn Over
  • sl st. Slip Stitch
  • tch. Turning Chain
  • fl. Front Loop

fpdc. Front Post Double Crochet

Work dc around front post of the dc on row below.


bpdc. Back Post Double Crochet

Work dc around back post of the dc on row below.


Base of ch. Work in first stitch

dc2tog. Double Crochet 2 Together

Leaving last loop of each dc on hook, work 2dc around next fl, yo, pull through all loops.


3ch counts as first dc

Approx Finished Size: 32.5 inches x 30.5 inches


Materials

For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-

  • 480 grams of Bernat Softee yarn in color 1
  • 110 grams of Bernat Softee yarn in color 2
  • 6.00mm crochet hook


USA INSTRUCTIONS:

Made in multiples of 3 + 1.

Using color 1 ch97 loosely, (RS) work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn (96sc)

2nd Row – 1ch, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * 1sc in the fl of the next st, working through both loops work 1sc in each of next 2st, * rpt from * to * to last 2st, work 1sc in fl of next st, 1sc in next st. Turn.

3rd Row – 1ch, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * dc2tog around the loop of the stitch on the row below, working through both loops work 1sc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to last loop and sc, work dc2tog around loop of the stitch below, 1sc in sc. Turn. (32dc2tog)

Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows in color sequence as follows:

Twice in color 2, twice in color 1, twice in color 2, twice in color 1, twice in color 2, thirty rows in color 1, twice in color 2, twice in color 1, twice in color 2, twice in color 1, twice in color 2, twice in color 1.

You should have 54 dc2tog rows worked in all. Turn.

Starting with 1ch, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.

Border – (Worked without turning at the end of each row)

ch3, work 1dc in the stitch at the base of the 3ch, 1dc in each sc along the top of blanket, 3dc in corner, 1dc in each row end down first side, 3dc in corner, 1dc in each ch along starting chain edge, 3dc in corner, 1dc in each row end up second side of blanket, 1dc in corner, sl st to top of 3ch on beginning of row.

Second Row – 3ch, 2dc in the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * around blanket, working 5dc in corners, work 2dc in last corner, sl st to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Fasten off.

Change to color 2.

Third Row – Rpt Second Row once. Fasten off.

Change to color 1.

Fourth and Fifth Rows – Rpt Second Row. Fasten off.

6th Row – 3ch, 2dc in the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * around blanket, working 3dc in corners, work 2dc in last corner, sl st to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Fasten off.

Finishing – Weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn.

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