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Crochet Baby Afghans

It seems that as soon as we hear the new announcement of a baby soon to be born, crafters everywhere begin to decide what they should make in honor of the occasion. I know, as a crochet enthusiast, visions of baby booties, bonnets, hats, and layettes dance in my head. However, there is one item that all crocheters (as well as knitters) can agree that every newborn needs, baby afghans!

There are a number of different stitches one can use to crochet baby afghans, stemming from rows upon rows of single crochet, to granny squares joined together, or the classic ripple stitch crochet baby afghan (a favorite of many). I have gathered together a number of different crochet baby afghan patterns that use various stitches and techniques to make gorgeous baby afghans. The first stitch in particular that I want to mention is the Ripple Stitch. I want to begin with this one, because it is one of the stitches I have personally always associated with baby afghans. I am including a You Tube instructional crochet video on how to make the Ripple Stitch. The tutorial is easy to understand, and once you understand this stitch, you may find that you really enjoy making Ripple Stitch afghans. Here is the video:

I recommend that you practice making the ripple stitch (the trickiest part of the Ripple Stitch is figuring out how many you need for your project), and then trying some of the baby afghan patterns. She gives a great tip in the tutorial that helps solve the frustration of the Ripple Stitch. After you have created your chain and begun your Ripple Stitch row, if you have any extra chains, simply pull them out and weave in the ends. This is a great tip for those of us who are a bit mathematically challenged when it comes to determining the length we need!

Ripple Baby Blanket (Michaels)

Baby Ripple Afghan( this is a very nice baby afghan pattern)

Double Crocheted Ripple Afghan (this is another very nice baby afghan pattern)

Ripple - Project Linus

Ripple Afghan DC (needs to be converted to baby afghan size)

Ripple Afghan in DC From Coats and Clark (needs to be converted to baby afghan size)

Ripple Afghan from Michael's (needs to be converted to baby afghan size)

Crochet Ripple Baby Blanket

Hills and Valleys Baby Afghan

Hopefully those are enough to get you going in the Ripple Stitch Crochet Baby Afghan Department.

Here are some other wonderful patterns for crochet baby afghans that use other stitches.

5 day Lovie Baby blankie

Around the Rosy Baby Blanket

Baby Animals Afghan

Baby Zoo Animals Afghan

Baby Blanket (very easy and pretty)

Baby Blanket and Pillow

Baby Blocks Afghan

Baby Bubbles Afghan

Baby Granny Blanket

Baby Picot-Edged Blanket (this one is very beautiful)

Baby Plaid Afghan (free crochet baby afghan pattern from Caron)

Baby Steps Blanket

Baby Talk Cradle Blanket (not only is this one easy, but change the color combination for boys or girls- consider using primary colors for a bold effect!)

Bear Afghan

Flower Power Yo-yo Afghan

Giant GRANNY Square Afghan

Good Granny Gracious Baby Afghan

Hooded Bear Baby Blanket

Jacob's Ladder Afghan

Jasie Baby Blanket

Kittens in a Row Afghan

Marathon Baby Afghan

Patchwork Plaid Baby Blanket

Personalized Baby Afghan

Polka Dot Baby Blanket