Rainbow Baby Blanket Crochet Kit

A light baby blanket worked in a repeating pattern of double crochet clusters, moving through a pastel rainbow of Herrschners Baby yarn and finished with fringe. Herrschners rates it easy.

The kit has the yarn (100% acrylic, #3 light), the instructions, a yarn needle, a clear zippered storage bag and a personalization label. It finishes at 39 x 42 inches (99 x 107 cm), a good size for a stroller or crib.

Who it's for

• A baby shower gift you can finish in time
• A confident beginner's first blanket
• Practicing even double crochet clusters
• A soft pastel blanket for a nursery

Making it

You'll need a US J-10 (6 mm) hook, which isn't in the box. The cluster row repeats, so after the first few rows it becomes easy, relaxing crochet. Change colors at the end of a row and leave long tails to weave in. Cut the fringe to the same length with a piece of card as a guide.

Looking after it

Follow the care label on the yarn in the kit. Give the fringe a trim after its first wash if any strands end up uneven.