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Circular Granny Crochet

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I fell in love with these delicate Granny Circle Place Mats the moment I saw them.  But, of course, I had to think of something else to make with this pattern since I already have four sets of ‘dressy’ place mats, and a babyghan came immediately to mind.  I do love round baby afghans and think this one will make an especially pretty afghan for baby.

You can get the pattern along with a very detailed picture tutorial at Whitney’s purlbee’s site. While there, you should also check out her other crochet projects.  Lots of inspiration and crochet yumminess there!  Her work has a simplicity and unfussiness that I find refreshing.

Looking for more Doily Crochet patterns to make? Check these out on Etsy.

To add the additional rounds for increasing size to make a babyghan, Whitney gives this advice:

I believe you will find that you’ll need to increase the number of rounds between increase-rounds as your circle grows. So, you’ll probably want to increase every four rounds a few times, then every five rounds, etc.

I also prefer the scalloped edge shown here.

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And, when I saw this beauty that is supposed to be a rug (in the American sense, something for the floor), it just looked like maybe it needed to be added to my round babyghan list of patterns for WIM’s.    You can get the patter here.  Whaddya think?

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Shock Wave Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern

This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet afghan/lap blanket, with a finished size of 45 x 50 inches.

What immediately stands out is the yarn choice. The pattern is made with Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, using 5 skeins, and calls for a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That is gloriously chunky territory, which usually means fast progress and lots of squishy texture. If you are in the mood for a project that feels substantial in your hands and grows quickly row by row, this one definitely has that appeal.

Mary Maxim describes the blanket as having a beautifully textured, plush, soft finish and suggests it as a project for home décor or gifting. Based on the materials and oversized hook alone, that sounds about right. This feels like the sort of blanket you make for curling up on the couch, draping over a chair, or giving as a practical handmade gift that will actually get used instead of folded away “for best.”

The pattern is marked Easy, and the listed stitch requirements are straightforward: chain, repeat, double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch. That makes it sound approachable for confident beginners and very appealing for anyone who wants a relaxing crochet project without too much counting drama.

I also think the lap blanket size is a smart one. Not every crochet blanket needs to become a giant commitment that takes over the lounge room and your will to live. A 45 x 50 inch blanket is a useful, manageable size for gifting, for wheelchairs or reading nooks, or just for keeping on hand for chilly evenings. That practicality gives this pattern extra appeal. The usability point is my own take based on the finished dimensions Mary Maxim provides.

At the moment, the pattern page shows no reviews, so there is not much customer feedback to go on yet. Still, if you enjoy easy crochet blanket patterns, super chunky crochet throws, or quick lap blanket projects, this one looks like a solid freebie to save.

My overall take? This looks like a fast, cozy, beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern with plenty of texture and instant-gratification energy. Very much the sort of project you start because it looks easy, then keep going because the yarn feels ridiculously soft.