Secret Garden Round Baby Blanket

Circle blankets have such a romantic look, and this round crochet blanket pattern is no exception! It has a beautiful lacy texture made up of shells, clusters and cross stitches. *This crochet pattern is available for free (baby blanket-throw sizes) on my website or you can download all 9 sizes here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.* **Difficulty:** Intermediate/Advanced *Materials Needed:* 6.5mm (K) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 800, (1100, 1400, 1800, 2200, 2700, 3200, 3800, 5200) yds #4 Worsted Weight Red Heart With Love in "Eggshell", or Red Heart Comfort in “Petal Pink” or the color of your choice. Yarn needle Scissors Stitch markers in several different colors **Stitches Used:** ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet dc = double crochet **Additional Terms:** 3dc cluster = dc3tog in same stitch. Cross Stitch = sk st, dc in next st, cross over st just made and dc in skipped st. Cross Stitch Increase = dc in next unworked st, cross over st just made, dc in previous st. st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces **Gauge:** Circle measures 9 1/2" across after round 9. **Measurements:** Approximate diameter: Small receiving blanket: 40" Large receiving blanket: 46" Crib blanket: 53" Small throw blanket: 60" Large throw blanket: 67" Twin blanket: 74” Double blanket: 81” Queen blanket: 88” King blanket: 102” **Additional Notes:** -ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch. *Stitch markers are going to save you so much time and headache in this pattern, especially the ones that have alternating increases.* Use them liberally. Your sanity will thank you later. -As your blanket gets larger, read through the rounds first--especially the ones with the sc in the ch-4 spaces. This is where stitch markers in different colors will be very helpful. This is where the blanket gets its difficulty rating. -Seriously, stitch markers in different colors for alternating increases are what you need. -Having trouble getting your counts right? Have you remembered stitch markers? -Maintain very relaxed tension when crocheting this pattern.