Alex Preemie Blanket Crochet Pattern

Baby blankets are a great way to try out new crochet stitch patterns. This one uses an easy cluster stitch worked from the center out in two colors. The crochet pattern is specifically designed to be sized for a premature baby, but you can keep working the blanket pattern in the same fashion to make a larger project for a full-term baby, a toddler, or even an adult. Use two colors that go with the nursery, or make this a fun stash-busting crochet project by working each round or every couple of rounds in different colors. SKILL LEVEL: IntermediateMATERIALS:     Hook:          US Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge     Yarn:         DK / Light worsted weight yarn         163 yds dark blue (A)         81 yds light blue (B)     Notions:         Scissors         Tapestry needleSIZE:      23 inches diameter from flat side to flat side (not points)Each PDF pattern is written using U.S. crochet terminology.Please Note: This is a CROCHET PATTERN listing, not the phys