Crochet Pastel Rainbow Scalloped Edge Blanket Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: DK weight in pastel colors (pink, blue, green, yellow, purple, white)
• Crochet Hook: Size G/4.0 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• st: stitch

Instructions

Base Blanket

1. With your first color (pink), ch 142.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the next st, *skip next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next st, repeat from * across, ending with dc in the last 2 sts. Change to next color (blue) and turn.
4. Rows 3-42: Repeat Row 2, alternating colors every 2 rows (blue, green, yellow, purple, white, etc.), to create the rainbow stripe pattern.

Scalloped Border

1. Join pink yarn at any corner, ch 3 (counts as dc), *5 dc in the next ch-2 space, sk next dc, sc in the next st, repeat from * around, placing 9 dc in each corner. Join with a sl st to starting ch-3.
2. Fasten off and weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.

Finishing

Block your blanket to ensure it lies flat and the scalloped edges are well defined. Enjoy your beautiful, pastel creation!