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 I made this blanket for my sweet niece and wanted to share the tutorial with you, so you can make one too!  The finished size is approximately 36″ by 36″.  I hope you enjoy it!

Materials:

Light weight yarns in

Ribbon (3/8-inch width) – 1 spool

Crochet Hook Size H-8 (5mm)

Note: You can use any kind of yarn of your preference, with corresponding hook size, but the finished size of the blanket will vary.

Blanket Body (Heather Grey):

 Foundation Row: Ch 137

Row 1: 3dc in 5th ch from hook, skip 3ch, 1sc in next. *Ch3, 3dc in same ch as last sc, skip 3ch, 1sc in next ch.*  Repeat * to end. Turn.

Row 2: Ch4, 1sc into ch-3 sp from prev row. *Ch3, 3dc in same ch sp as last sc, skip [1sc, 3dc from prev row], 1sc in next ch-3 sp.* Repeat from * working last sc under ch-4 from prev row. Turn.

Row 3 & Beyond: Repeat Row 2 in every subsequent row until you have a square body. Do not tie off. Continue on to create border with same color.

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Blanket Border:

 Start at the top of the blanket. This next step is to straighten the top row in preparation of creating the border.

Ch4, 1sc into first peak, ch4, 1sc at next peak. Repeat to end of row. Turn.

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Row 1 Border: Ch3, 3dc in first ch-4 sp, *4dc in next ch-4 sp.* Rep * in all following ch-4 space to end of row. 3dc into single corner space, then repeat 4dc in all following spaces. Sl st to beg. Tie off, trim, weave in ends.

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Blanket Border – Edging:

 Change to Baby Blue – The edging consists of traditional crochet scallops, finished with a pretty bow.

Row 2 Border: 1sc in every st all around. Sl st into beg sc.

Row 3 Border: *Skip 1 st, 5dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next.* (1 complete scallop) Repeat * all around. Sl st into beg sl st.  Tie off, trim, and weave in ends.

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FINISH: Starting from one corner, attach ribbon to Row 1 Border by weaving ribbon through every 5th dc all around. Tie a pretty bow where ends meet. Trim off ends. You’re finished!  😊✨

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See more photos of this crochet baby blanket by clicking here!

Have you tried this pattern?  Let me know what you think!

Thanks for stopping in today!  I hope you enjoyed this pattern!  Make it a beautiful day!

Susie  😊💕

  • Trish - How to make this in a larger size such as a 40″ x 40″?July 3, 2020 – 2:31 pmReplyCancel

  • Lilian Whittle - Hi I have just finished this lovely blanket with grey wool trimmed with blue.
    Many thanks!January 29, 2020 – 3:17 amReplyCancel

  • Christy Frampton - Hi! I’m finishing up a baby blanket for my granddaughter who’s coming in May! I’m going to put ribbon in it like this.. just wondering if there is anything special you need to do when washing a blanket with ribbon? Thanks.March 26, 2017 – 5:52 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - You can always remove the ribbon before washing but I think it’s totally fine to throw it in the wash with it on! Everything evens out in the dryer afterwards… but do remember to set the dryer to very low/delicate. Congratulations on the new addition to your family!!!! :)April 1, 2017 – 10:59 amReplyCancel

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Capitan America Beanie Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Beanie

Foundation Ring:  With navy blue yarn, Ch 5 and join with sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into ring, sl st into top of first ch 3. (12 dc total)

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc into same st. 2 dc in every st thereafter, sl st into top of first ch 3. (24 dc total)

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in following* Rep * until end of round, sl st into top of first ch 3. (36 dc total)

Round 4-6: Ch3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc each in next 3 sts, 2 dc in following st* 1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in following st* Rep * until end of round, sl st into top of first ch 3. (R4: 42 dc total, R5: 49 dc total, R6: 58 dc total)

Round 7-16:  Ch3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in each st to end of round, sl st into top of first ch 3. (58 dc total in each row)

Round 17-18:  Ch 1 (counts as first sc), 1 sc in each st until end of round. Sl st into first sc.  Tie off and weave in ends (58 stitches in ending row.)

Captain America Shield

Start with the white yarn to make the Star:

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Make a magic ring.

Round 1:  9 hdc into ring, sl st to first hdc.  Pull ends tight to close the hole.  You now have a perfectly round circle.

Round 2:  *Ch 4.  Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next s, hdc in next st.  You have formed the first point in the star.  Sk 1 space in the original circle and sl st to next st.*  Repeat * until you have 5 points in your star.  Sl st to beginning and tie off ends.

Now continue on to crochet the shield around the star.

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Using navy blue yarn, sl st into the BACK LOOP of the bottom of the first point.  Work in back loops only from now on.

Round 1:  Start at the bottom of the first star point.  Ch 3, dc in next st, hdc in next, sc in next.  You have reached the top of the first point.  Working your way down the first point, sc, hdc, dc, tr.  *Now working UP the next point:  Tr, dc, hdc, sc.  And work down:  sc, hdc, dc, tr*  Repeat * until you have worked around all 5 points.  Sl st to beginning.

Round 2:  Change to red yarn, ch 1.  1 sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in next.  *1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next*  Repeat * all around.  Sl st to beginning.

Round 3:  Change to white yarn,  ch 1.  1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next.  *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next*  Repeat * all around.  Sl st to beginning.

Round 4:  Change back to red yarn, ch 1.  1 sc all around and sl st to beginning to finish.

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Now, sew the shield onto the beanie!  Use a tapestry needle and whip stitch your way all around the edge of the shield.  Tie off in the back and weave in ends to hide.  You’re done!

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Easy, right?  Let me know if you have any questions.  I am always happy to help a fellow crafter!

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Here’s a picture of Logan wearing his Captain America beanie. Miss Kayla is sporting an adorable pumpkin beanie that I made for her.  You can see the pumpkin beanie tutorial here if you’re interested in making one too!

Thanks for stopping in today!

Susie  😊✨

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Have you tried this pattern?  Let me know what you think!

  • Felecia - Hi. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I made one for my great grand nephew. I love it!December 19, 2020 – 2:09 pmReplyCancel

  • Michele - How many skeins of the blue did u use?October 20, 2018 – 8:24 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Michele,
      It doesn’t take very much yarn to make. I think I did not even use a whole skein of blue for this hat. :)October 22, 2018 – 1:24 pmReplyCancel

  • Debby - Hi! I just wanted to say thank you for this pattern! I only made the shield and put it on a barrette. I wore it at work for an event where we had Captain America there. It was a big hit, everyone loved it!March 26, 2017 – 1:49 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - I’m so happy to hear this! What a great idea!!!April 1, 2017 – 10:57 amReplyCancel

  • stacey - Hi Susie! Love this hat and am planning on making it for my friend’s son. I have one quick question….Can you use another type of yarn or do you need to strictly use cotton? If yes, what kind of yarn would you suggest? Thanks so much.January 17, 2017 – 3:49 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Stacey, I only use cotton yarns for my son because it holds up really well in the washing machine and dryer too. Acrylic yarns are beautiful but I’ve found that they tend to pill after washing often and they lose their shape and luster. I also find that there are too many special instructions on washing wool yarns. If your friend’s little boy is as sweaty as mine, or likes to roll in the dirt, like mine, this hat is going to be washed A LOT! Cotton would be the way to go if you want it to last! Hope this helps! -Susie ;-)January 17, 2017 – 8:12 pmReplyCancel

      • stacey costanza - Cotton it is! Thanks Susie!January 18, 2017 – 6:56 amReplyCancel

  • TJ Olsson - I want to start making beanies for child cancer patients here. Any chance you would have a conversion chart for younger kids head circumferences.
    Thanks.January 12, 2017 – 6:07 amReplyCancel

  • Ronke - Hi. Wanted to do a new hat for my 5 year old son to start the new term. I opened hats for kids for him on Pinterest to choose one and out of the hundreds of hats, he chose yours. I was a bit terrified initially but after reading your pattern, I realized making it was so stress free and easy. Thank you so much for clear instructions and a hat that rocks!January 5, 2017 – 3:09 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Wow! That makes me so happy to hear this! Thanks for taking the time to write to me! -Susie 😊💕January 5, 2017 – 7:47 amReplyCancel

  • Penni Kinkade - Hi there,
    Thank you for this pattern! I’m making hats for a non-profit for kids with cancer. I noticed on rows 7-16 you continue to increase yet you say each row only has 58 stitches. This appears to be a typo.
    Thanks again!December 29, 2016 – 10:24 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Penni, you’re right! It was my typo and I’ve corrected it! Also, I admire what you’re doing for the kids. You’re inspiring me to give more in my local community as well. Thanks again for writing! -Susie 😊✨December 30, 2016 – 3:55 pmReplyCancel

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The finished blanket size measures 38″ x 38″.

Materials:

This pattern uses yarn weight 3 (light).  Use your preferred brand of yarns or see below for the exact look from the photos.

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the blanket body.

Chain 139
Row 1: [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in 5th ch from hook. *Skip 3ch, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next ch; rep from * to last 2ch, skip 1ch, 1 dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch3, skip 3dc *[2dc, ch1, 2dc] in ch-1 space, skip next 4dc; rep from * to last 2dc, skip last 2dc. 1dc in last st, turn.
Row 3+: Repeat Row 2 instructions, row after row, until blanket body is an approximate square. (Approximately 36” by 36”)

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Step 2: Crochet Edgings
At end of last row, do not tie off. You will now be working around the entire blanket. (Row 1 is all double crochets, which holds the ribbon. Row 2 is all scallops.)
Row 1: Ch 3.

• Side 1: Working down the left side of the blanket, 3 dc into each dc from each row. At the last dc, 5 dc to form a corner.

• Side 2: Working across the bottom of the blanket, 1 dc in each stitch. At the last st, 3 dc to form a corner.

• Side 3: Working up the right side of the blanket, 3 dc into each dc from each row. At the last dc, 5 dc to form a corner.

• Side 4: Working across the top of the blanket, 1 dc in each st. At the last st, 2 extra dc to form corner. Do not tie off. Continue to make scalloped edgings.
Row 2: 1 sc, *Sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sl st into next st* Rep all around blanket. For corner scallops, only skip 1 st, instead of 2, then continue normally. Join with sl st to beg sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Step 3: Attach Ribbon
Use ribbon size 3/8” in your preferred color. Length is approximately 41⁄2 yards.  Ribbon is inserted into Row 1 edgings. Start from one corner, weave in ribbon through every 5th dc all around blanket. Tie a pretty bow where ends meet.

You’re finished! 😊✨

Click here to see more photos of this pretty crochet baby blanket!  I really hope you enjoyed this pattern!  Let me know how yours turns out!

Happy stitching!

Susie

Have you tried this pattern?  Let me know what you think!

  • Linda - HI. I absolutely love your blanket!July 12, 2020 – 8:34 pmReplyCancel

  • Katie - What is the name of this pattern? I am trying to find ways to add additional patterns or colors to this stitch but I have no idea what to call this to look up how to transition. Thank you!May 28, 2020 – 2:54 pmReplyCancel

  • Michelle Flynn - Beautiful blanket!January 11, 2020 – 7:17 pmReplyCancel

  • Harold Crowell - Hi Susie
    This pattern is exactly what I am looking for as my first baby blanket project. My granddaughter is expecting her 2nd sometime in Janurary and she asked if I could crochet her a baby blanket. Having crochet several tablecloths over the past 4 years (maybe more) i told her it would “give it a go”. The pattern is much less complicated than some of the tablecloths that I have made both in the round and fillet style. Looking forward to beginning this one. Will let you know how I make out.

    Thank you!July 14, 2019 – 8:50 amReplyCancel

  • Joan - Would this blanket look okay without the ribbon through the double crochet row?February 5, 2019 – 8:06 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Yes, the blanket is still cute without the ribbon. But the ribbon does give it that extra cuteness and sweetness!! 🎀February 7, 2019 – 1:02 pmReplyCancel

  • janet - Hi have found your wonderful web page by visiting pinterest and your lovly sweet as snow blanket do you email people to keep updates of your wonderful web page i would love to recieve them if you doDecember 29, 2018 – 4:55 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Janet, I’m glad you enjoy my website! I don’t have an email list but you can follow me on Instagram @loganberryhandmade :)December 29, 2018 – 3:51 pmReplyCancel

  • Jeanette - Thank You for your pattern, I used Bernat Baby Sport Ombre Yarn that has blue, pink, yellow and white colors. Love the finished blanket, it is beautiful, can’t wait to give it to my granddaughter, it was so easy to crochet.September 11, 2018 – 5:16 amReplyCancel

  • Nova - Hi Susie the blanket is gorgeous. What are the multiples if you wanted to make it bigger? Thank you for sharing hope to try it soon 🤗🤗August 5, 2018 – 6:10 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi, this blanket is multiples of 4 plus 3. Good luck! :)August 6, 2018 – 2:12 pmReplyCancel

  • Kelly - Please can you tell me if the instructions are us or uk terms please thanksAugust 1, 2018 – 12:33 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Kelly, these crochet instructions are in US terms. :)August 2, 2018 – 1:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Patricia Likakis - Can you please tell me what frpm means? It is not listed in any of the abbreviation lists online.
    Thank you.May 22, 2018 – 6:03 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Patricia – it was a typo. I meant “from.” I have corrected this. Thank you so much!!May 22, 2018 – 7:40 pmReplyCancel

  • Ginny - Though I’ve turned 80 I’m just now
    trying to learn crochet and your blanket
    pattern looks like the place to start!
    Wish me luck!March 26, 2018 – 8:10 amReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - Beautiful pattern! Already starting my second one !March 20, 2018 – 5:22 pmReplyCancel

  • Beverly Mitchell - I am crocheting this blanket now. I am using fingerling weight yarn and is working up good. I’m not making this blanket quite as big as the one shown in pic.March 5, 2018 – 1:19 pmReplyCancel

  • Blanche - made this blanket and it was so pretty. my friend really liked iitFebruary 13, 2018 – 6:48 amReplyCancel

  • Pat canderton - I am really enjoying crocheting this lovely blanket but am coming up to the edging and must admit I am stumped at the abbreviation Sk not sure what this stands for hoping I don’t have to make up my own edging as yours looks so lovely.October 3, 2017 – 1:20 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Pat, “Sk” stands for “skip” 😉 Would love to see how your blanket turns out!October 6, 2017 – 8:33 pmReplyCancel

  • Joyce - Love this patternSeptember 21, 2017 – 2:52 pmReplyCancel

  • Julia Barry - Thank you for sharing! Beautiful work.September 5, 2017 – 9:00 amReplyCancel

  • Deanna - Beautiful and it’s super easy stitches! Thanks for sharing! I have 2 new grandbabies coming, a girl in the next couple weeks and a boy Halloween baby! I’ve been very busy crocheting for them! This one, I’m definitely doing super quick, that’s what I need now. Thanks again! I’ll put pics up when I finish the one I’m working now. I’ll probably do white also, it’s lovely in white then I can choose a girl or boy color ribbon for either of them!August 31, 2017 – 7:07 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Deanna, congratulations on the two additional members of your growing family! Can’t wait to see the finished blanket you’re working on!September 1, 2017 – 12:36 pmReplyCancel

  • Maureen - Looks like a doable blanket to crochet….will be my first blanket to crochet…. Going to try… thanks for sharing the pattern.

    MaureenAugust 13, 2017 – 3:17 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Maureen, you’re welcome! Best of luck! Would love to see your finished blanket!August 13, 2017 – 10:54 amReplyCancel

  • Sarah - Just finished this gorgeous blanket. Made it in pink using Sirdar Hayfield baby bonus dk. I did use a 1/2 size bigger hook for my foundation chain but only because I can never get the tension right. It took me about 2 weeks doing about hour and a half every night. Thanks for sharing the pattern!August 6, 2017 – 12:53 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Sarah, I know what you mean about the tension in the foundation. Using a bigger hook is such a great idea! Happy you enjoyed the pattern! 😊✨August 8, 2017 – 10:28 pmReplyCancel

  • Linda Waterman - Like the patterns you have shared. Thank you so much.July 23, 2017 – 6:20 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - You’re so welcome! Thanks for visiting today! 🤗July 24, 2017 – 4:48 pmReplyCancel

  • sblackburn1946@hotmail.com - Looks like a beautiful blanket.. Gonna tryJune 25, 2017 – 7:04 pmReplyCancel

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I was in the mood to make something tiny and cute today.  I walked passed the woodcrafts section at my Hobby Lobby and found these cute little naked wooden spools.  I couldn’t wait to take them home to dress them!

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I used fabric scraps left over from my previous quilts I’ve made, wrapped them all up, and made them all pretty!

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This cute little strawberry print.

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If I remember correctly, this fabric piece is from the Miss Kate collection from a couple years back.

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This fabric piece was from my Modern Stars Quilt.

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You can make them too!  Here are the materials needed.

Materials:

Paste the Mod Podge to the back of the fabric strips and wrap around each wooden spool.  So satisfyingly easy, right?  :)
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And…. here’s a picture of my cat photo-bombing my work area.  Can’t ever stay mad at him.

Thanks for stopping in today!

Happy Crafting!

Susie  :)

  • Sandi - these are really cute and i’ve been wondering where i could find some wooden spools so you solved one of my problems for me. thank you.May 5, 2017 – 7:00 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - You’re welcome! Thanks for visiting my blog! :)May 7, 2017 – 10:55 amReplyCancel