Crochet baby blanket for beginner

[lilygirl81]

Having spent ages knitting for a family member, I am really behind with my makes for my baby. I am a really slow knitter, and from what I can see from other people, crochet seems faster. I've got hooks and taught myself the basics.

Are there any really simple but pretty baby blanket patterns I could try? I'll have around 15 weeks once I've finished the last few things for my family. I'd love to wrap my baby in something is made.

[PlaymobilPirate]

Can you do uk trebles? Star blankets are really easy but make up quickly and are really effective. I'll see if I can find a picture. If you can follow a crochet diagram it'll be b even easier

[PlaymobilPirate]

Pattern picture

[LilithTheKitty]

Crochet is much faster. I'm a recent convert from knitting and taught myself. I just made this blanket. It's easy but looks impressive and grows quickly. I used grey, white and navy blue of a crepe double knit and it was gorgeous. www.angelfire.com/va3/heartfeltangels/littlestarafghan.html

[tribpot]

I would do a Ripple and choose some great colours.

[PlaymobilPirate]

Or a v stitch? Again just trebles

[PlaymobilPirate]

If you're on Facebook have a look at the ''chit chat and crochet" - really friendly and helpful :-)

[tribpot]

That's lovely, Playmobil.

[lilygirl81]

Wow, thanks!! Some great ideas, I'll get practising and see how I get on