Hugs of Love & Tutti Frutti Blankets by Alla Koval

Hugs of Love & Tutti Frutti Blankets

Crochet
July 2015
3.25 mm (D)
2.75 mm (C)
1475 yards (1349 m)
39" (99 cm) square
US
English
This pattern is available for $6.50 USD
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HUGS OF LOVE BLANKET
Give Baby the sweetest of sleep and the best of dreams with this lovely and unbelievably luxurious afghan.
Delicate crochet shells come together to create billows of heavenly softness, just right for baby’s sensitive skin. Charming and snugly, this blanket will inspire hours of cuddles, wrapping your cutie in cozy comfort!

IMAGINE THIS: It’s a perfect gift for boys and girls alike—just trim it in blue, pink, or any color of your choice, and watch little eyes grow wide in delight before Baby snuggles into the clouds for a nap. Crochet it with crochet thread and turn this cuddly blanket into an eye-catching tablecloth.

Skill level: Intermediate

Yarn
Dk weight (#3 Light).
Shown: Omega Trigo (100% cotton; 295 yd 270 m/3.5 oz 100 g): 5 balls of #201 white (MC).
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Shown: Omega Perle (100% mercerized cotton; 178 yd 163 m/1.76 oz 50 g): 1 ball each of #520 light pink (CC1), #518 light yellow (CC2), #528 light green (CC3).

Crochet Hook
Size D/3 (3.25 mm); size C/2 (2.75 mm)

Finished Measurements
39” (99 cm) square

TUTTI FRUTTI BLANKET
Welcome Spring’s arrival with this delightful blanket!
A colorful and happy fruit-ruffled blanket that can be worked up in any size you desire. Rows of ruffles were made in delicious peach, yellow and lime to create the featured blanket; it will look equally stunning in colors of your choice. The blanket is soft and comfortable yet sturdy enough for beach and outdoor use. It’s sure to be an all-time favorite!

IMAGINE THIS: Crocheted from the center, this pattern is easily adjustable to make a fun pillow or even a tablecloth – you name it!

Skill level: Intermediate

Yarn
Dk weight (#3 Light).
Shown: Omega Sinfonia (100% mercerized cotton; 218 yd 199 m/3.5 oz 100 g): 4 skeins of #882 salmon (MC), 4 skeins of #835 green cirtus (CC1), 3 skeins of #820 mango (CC2).

Crochet Hook
Size D/3 (3.25 mm)

Finished Measurements
39” (99 cm) square

20 pages, 4 photos, 3 diagrams, 2 schematics, technical pages: Glossary, Terms, Conversion Charts, Yarn Care Symbol Chart, Yarn Substitution Chart.