Crochet a beautifuilly textured baby accessory with a playful twist. The Speedy Snail Baby Blanket pattern by Crochet ‘n’ Create stands out with a soft, bumpy look and cute snail appliques running along the edge. What an adorable way to decorate a baby blanket, don’t you think?
Is the Speedy Snail Baby Blanket Easy to Crochet?
The designer identifies it as an intermediate-level project, but motivated upper beginners can give it a go, too. The blanket is worked with a unique pattern repeat that uses basic stitches such as single crochet and double crochet. It’s also finished with a beautiful shell border and adorned with small snail-shaped appliques.
Can You Adjust the Size of the Speedy Snail Baby Blanket?
After working 66 rows, your baby blanket will measure approx 28 inches in length. All you need to make it longer or shorter is simple reduce or add more rows. You can also adjust its width by chaining any multiple of 3 plus 2 stitches.
Supplies Required for This Crochet Baby Blanket
Crochet this sweet baby blanket pattern with Stylecraft Special Aran or any other medium-weight yarn. Just make sure it’s baby-friendly so it won’t irritate the baby’s skin. A soft 100% acrylic is a great choice as it’s warm to the touch and will keep your little one cozy.
You will also need a 7 mm crochet hook to work the blanket and a 6 mm one to create the border. The snail appliques are crocheted with a 5 mm hook.
