Almond Stitch Preemie or Baby Blanket

This pattern is also available for FREE on my website [HERE][1]. Learn how to crochet the almond stitch and work up the Almond Stitch Baby Blanket! This pattern comes in two sizes, preemie and baby, and each size only requires ONE skein of yarn! I loved working with the Mandala® Bonus Bundle® from Lion Brand. SUCH a pleasant experience! You sit the large cake of yarn next to you, pull from the outside, and go. The color changes just happen, and you should only have a couple ends to weave in when your project is finished! The pattern is finished with my favorite camel stitch border. I thought the straight ribbing in the border complemented the almond ridges perfectly. The almond stitch is a pinch trickier to read than some of my other favorite, easy-to-memorize stitches, so check the notes for tips on reading your work! If you decide to donate a preemie size blanket to charity, I loved and appreciated how explicit Knots of Love is with their requirements. Check them out! I hope you enjoy this pattern! Abbreviations (US) blo: back loop only ch(s): chain(s) hdc(s): half double crochet(s) rep: repeat rnd(s): round(s) rs: right side sl st(s): slip stitch(es) sp(s): space(s) st(s): stitch(es) ws: wrong side Materials Lion Brand Mandala® Bonus Bundle® Yarn Weight 3 Light (100% Acrylic, 1,181 yds/1,080 m, 10.5 oz/300 g) Cyclops 1 skein H/8 5mm crochet hook Scissors Tapestry needle Optional: 8 Stitch Markers (see Border Notes) Finished Size This pattern is written for size Preemie with size Baby in parentheses, as Preemie (Baby). 30 x 24 (32 x 34)” with border 26 x 20 (26 x 28)” before border Shown in Baby Gauge 17 sts x 16 rows = 4″ x 4″ [1]: https://dananield.com/almond-crochet-stitch-preemie-or-baby-blanket/