The 6-Day Ridgy Didge Baby Blanket is a variation on the classic crochet pattern the 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB), Baby Blanket, and Viral Blanket. It uses the same stitches as the original 6-Day Kid Blanket with texture added and a new border.
Details:
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Finished Size: 38” x 42” (baby blanket size)
Gauge: 3.5 st/in and 4 rows/in dc
Skill Level: Easy
2000m/2400 yards total DK weight in five colors
Shown in: Stylecraft Special DK, Color A: Cream, Color B: Duck Egg, Color C: Vintage Peach, Color D: Turquoise, Color E: Toy (one ball of each)
Hook: G (4 mm) and G+ (4.5 mm) hook
What’s the difference between this pattern and the original 6DKB?
Size - the original blanket was toddler size, this is a baby blanket.
Yarn Weight - The original blanket used chunky weight yarn, this pattern uses DK.
Edge and Border - this pattern has instructions for an edge and a custom border, the original only gave instructions for tassels.
Stitches: this pattern uses the same six rows of stitches that the 6-Day Kid Blanket uses with color changes on a different row and textured stitches added.
Straight top and bottom: The original started and ended with chevrons, this blanket has options to start and end with a straight edge with optional instructions for chevron start.