Tunisian Crochet Pattern Baby Blanket

Tunisian crochet is a unique technique that creates a woven, dense fabric. It's perfect for baby blankets because the fabric is cozy and warm. Here's a pattern for a Tunisian crochet baby blanket:

Materials:

• 5 skeins of worsted weight yarn (you can use more or less depending on the size you want your blanket to be)
• Tunisian crochet hook size J (6 mm)

Instructions:

Foundation Row:

1. Chain 65.
2. Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat this across the chain until you have 65 loops on your hook.

Forward Pass: 3. Yarn over and pull through one loop on your hook. *Yarn over and pull through two loops on your hook. Repeat from * across the row until only one loop remains on your hook.

Return Pass: 4. Chain 1, *yarn over and pull through two loops on your hook. Repeat from * across the row until only one loop remains on your hook.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for a total of 20 rows.

6. Switch to a new color of yarn and repeat steps 3-5 for 20 rows.

7. Continue alternating colors every 20 rows until the blanket is the desired size.

8. Bind off: chain 1, *yarn over and pull through two loops on your hook, then pull the loop through the loop on your hook. Repeat from * until only one loop remains on your hook.

9. Weave in any loose ends and block the blanket to the desired shape.

This pattern creates a simple, yet colorful baby blanket. You can customize the size and color scheme to your liking. Happy crocheting!