Cozy and warm Pipsqueak Baby Afghans Free Pattern
Not only do I love texture, but I love all things soft! This Cozy and warm pipsqueak baby afghan are not only soft, but full of texture! Not only does the double crochet V-stitch create texture, the pipsqueak yarn brings the texture of the stitch to a whole other level. So if you love texture, you are going to love this afghan!
The Yarn and Its Challenges
I must admit, even though the v-stitch used in this pattern is beginner friendly, the yarn? Not so much. If you are a beginner, I would recommend trying the pattern with a basic acrylic or cotton yarn first. What I found with the pipsqueak yarn was that I had to feel for the stitches. You can not rely on seeing where to insert your hook. But if you are a more advanced or adventurous crochet artist, by all means, dive in and try it.
THE V-STITCH In the Cozy and warm PipSqueak Baby Afghan
The v-stitch is just (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch or space, making it a beginner friendly stitch. Once I got going on the pattern, it was pretty easy to feel the ch-1 space of the previous row. After the first row, the v-stitch is worked into the ch-1 space of the v-stitch of the row below. The biggest challenge was row 1 and getting the initial v-stitch in the correct chain of the foundation chain.
Well, now that I have explained the challenges of working with the yarn, let’s move on to the pattern. A larger hook is must when working with the fuzzy pipsqueak yarn or a bulkier yarn of any kind. I used a hook size of J/K. This made the stitches loose enough to feel them easily.
Cozy and warm pipsqueak baby afghan Ad Free Pattern
Below is the free pattern, but if you would like to have an ad free pattern, you can find it here at my shop. Again, be mindful of what kind of yarn you use, and base it on your own skills. I promise, a normal worsted weight yarn with this pattern makes it a very beginner friendly pattern. Just be sure to use the hook size recommended for the yarn.
Cozy and Warm Pipsqueak Baby Afghan Written Pattern
MATERIALS:
- Yarn: Bernat Pipsqueak
- 4 Skeins whitey white
- 4 Skeins pink
- 4 Skeins Lime
- 4 Skeins Candy Girl
- Crochet hook size J/K
- tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Gauge: 15 sts X 6 rows = 4″x4″ square
- Finished Size: 30″ X 40″
PATTERN NOTES:
- The pattern is worked in rows the long way of the blanket.
- Due to the nature of the yarn, it was difficult to see the stitches, so I felt my way through the stitches.
- Color changes are done at the end of each in the last step of the final double crochet of the row.
- The chain three at the beginning of each row counts as a double crochet throughout.
STITCHES
- Chain-ch
- Double Crochet-dc
SPECIAL STITCHES
Classic V-Stitch (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same space or stitch
FOUNDATION CHAIN:
Chain 133 or multiple of 3 + 2 plus 1
ROW 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, work (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same ch. *Skip 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next ch. Repeat across to last 3 ch. Sk 2 ch, 1 dc in the last ch. Ch 3 and turn.
ROW 2: Work the v-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc) in the first ch-2 space and in each ch-2 space across. Dc in the top of the turning chain. Ch 3 and turn.
Repeat row 2 for pattern changing colors following the color pattern below.
Working one row of each color work colors in this order:
- whitey white
- lime
- candy girl variegated
- lime
- whitey white
- pink
- candy girl variegated
- pink
Repeat color pattern 6 more times ending with white. Finish off and weave in ends.
FINAL NOTE
Once again, I hope that you have enjoyed this Cozy and Warm Pipsqueak Baby Afghan pattern. Please be sure to share your versions of this pattern with me. Thanks for stopping by DulceBella Designs! Until next time, sit, relax, and stay a while and always glorify God by creating beautiful crochet art!
