Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Babysoft Baby Popcorn Afghan

Pattern Number: 30190AD

This hooded baby blanket featured a fun popcorn stitch.

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Babysoft Baby Popcorn Afghan
Pattern Number: 30190AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy + SIZE: One Size 28 x 28 in. (71 x 71 cm) CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS 920-156 Lion Brand Babysoft Yarn: Pastel Green 3 Balls Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size F-5 Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

15 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in Popcorn st. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION: Popcorn St (multiple of 3 sts) Foundation Row: Work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, *sk 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch; rep from * across, ending with sk 2 ch, 1 sc in last ch. Row 1: Ch 2, turn. Work 2 dc in first sc, *sk 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in top of turning ch. Rep Row 1 for Popcorn st.

AFGHAN Ch 108. Work in Popcorn st until piece measures about 28 in (71 cm) from beginning. Fasten off. HOOD Ch 4. Row 1: Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in top of t-ch. Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Dc in first dc, dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in top of t-ch. Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Work 2 dc in first dc, dc in each dc to t-ch, 3 dc in top of t-ch (2 dc inc at each end). Row 5: Ch 3, turn. Dc in first dc, dc in each dc to turning ch, 2 dc in top of t-ch (1 dc increased at each end). Rep Rows 4 and 5 until there are 48 sts. Do not fasten off. Edging Next Row: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, *sk 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next dc; rep from * across to last st, work sc in t-ch. Fasten off. FINISHING

With wrong sides together, pin Hood to one corner of Afghan. Edging With right side facing, join yarn with slip st in any corner of Afghan. Work Row 1 of Popcorn st evenly spaced around outside edge of Afghan, working through both thicknesses around Hood to join, working (sc, 2 dc) in each corner, and sk 1 or more sts to end evenly. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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ch(s) = chain(s) sk = skip t-ch = turning chain

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat(s)(ing) sc = single crochet

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*Baby Soft (Article #920) is a Medium sportweight yarn, 60% acrylic, 40% polyamid. Solids are packaged in 5 oz/141g (459 yd/420m) balls, prints in 4 oz/113g (367 yd/336m) balls.

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