Spill the Beans Baby Blanket

This crochet baby blanket pattern is delicate, cozy and absolutely stunning when using a variegated yarn with a complementary solid. It is a modern twist on the granny square blanket; a more "grown up" feeling baby blanket. You might like it so much that you just keep going until it's big enough to toss it on your own bed or couch! Please note that a PDF version of this pattern is available for purchase in my Ravelry Store. To view the free version, with ads, go to: https://www.caabcrochet.com/crochet-baby-blanket-pattern Materials: Size 3 Yarn, 1276 yards (I used Loops & Threads Cozy Baby in Sedona) Size 3 (or 4 yarn, see notes below*), 450 yards (I used Lion Brand Feels Like Butta in Charcoal) US I9/ 5.5 mm Crochet Hook Yarn Needle Scissors Gauge: Gauge is not terribly important in this project, since it is not a wearable. However, if you would like to check your gauge, the best place to check is after Round 7. After Round 7 my project was approximately 5 ½” by 5 ½”. Sizing: Pattern is written for a baby blanket, approximately 39 inches wide (38-40” depending on how much you stretch when laying it out) Stitches Used: (ch) chain (sl st) slip stitch (hdc) half double crochet Special stitch: Bean Stitch Abbreviations: (st) stitch (yo) yarn over (ch sp) chain space * Regarding yarn weights. The particular yarns that I used worked well together, despite being different weights (3 & 4) because the 4 was a rather light 4 and the 3 was a rather hefty 3. So, if you choose true 3 and 4 weights, you might notice more of a difference between the rows than I did. You’ll want the yarn to be at least close in weight.