Soft Textured Baby Blanket and Booties Set

This pattern includes instructions for a soft baby blanket and matching booties, perfect for your little one or as a wonderful gift!

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (about 600 yards in main color, 200 yards in contrast color)
• Hook: 6 mm (J)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip stitch (sl st)

Blanket Instructions

1. Ch 100 to start the foundation chain for the blanket.
2. Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across (99 hdc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *hdc in next st, sc in next*, repeat from * to * across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the blanket reaches desired length (approximately 36 inches long).
5. Finish off and weave in ends.

Booties Instructions

• Ch 20 to start the foundation chain for the booties.
• Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across (19 hdc). Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *hdc in next st, sc in next*, repeat from * to * across. Turn.
• Repeat Row 2 until the bootie measures 5 inches long.
• Fold the piece in half to form bootie and sl st across the top to join. Turn inside out.
• Make a second bootie in the same manner.

Finishing Touches

Weave in all ends for both the blanket and booties. You can add a decorative edge to the blanket with a contrasting color using dc or a simple scallop stitch if desired.

Enjoy your cozy creations!