The Caron Notebook

My excitement for the Missoni line launch at Target may possibly have reached ridiculous levels. The bold, graphic pieces they’re known for at prices that most can afford? A budget-conscious girl with a love for fashion never had a chance!

The Chevy baby blanket is my crafty ode to Missoni–the design house that has me silly for stripes and seeing chevrons in my sleep. Enjoy!–VH

Materials 

8 balls Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) for Caron (70% Acrylic/30% Wool ; 167 yds/153 m) yarn in colors: (A) Magenta(ish), (B) Chartreuse(ish), (C) Pumpkin(ish), (D) Robin’s Egg(ish), (E) Black(ish), (F) Taupe(ish), (G) Red(ish), (H) Turquoise(ish)

Size US J hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Tapestry Needle

Finished Size

39” x 36” (97 1/2” x 90 cm)

Gauge

13 sts x 6 rows= 4” (10 cm) in patt stitch

Special Stitch:

3DCtog: Decrease 3 stitches in to one by double-crocheting them together.

Directions

With Color A, Ch 130.

Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook, * DC in each of 5 ch, 3DCtog over next 3 ch, DC in each of 5 ch, [DC, ch, DC] in next ch, repeat from *, ending with 2 DC in last ch. Turn.

Row 2: 3ch, DC in front loop of first DC, * DC in front loop of each of 5 dc, 3DCtog, over front loops of next 3 DC, DC in front loop of each of 5 DC, [DC, ch, DC] in ch sp, repeat from *, ending with 2 DC in 3rd of 3 ch. Turn.

Row 3: As for Row 2, but working in the BACK loops of stitches.

Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until blanket measures 36” (90 cm) and switching to Colors B, C, D, E, F, G & H every 4 rows for the first half of blanket, and every 2 rows for the 2nd half, ending with 4 rows of Color A. Use Color Stripe Chart as a guide.

Tie off.

<a title="ChevyColorchart by VickieHowell, on Flickr" href="http://2.bp

Stitch Guide

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