Baby Joe’s Blanket of Many Colors

After nearly 10 years of crocheting, I can finally say I have crocheted with a Caron cake yarn, and what a beauty she is! I have always wanted to make something out of a Caron cake, but could never convince myself there was a project worthy enough to splurge on the yarn, until this gorgeous crochet baby blanket pattern!

For those of you that may be thinking that this is definitely NOT expensive yarn, you would be correct. However, for most of my life, I’ve been either gifted yarn or just buying what was cheap and convenient. Though each cake is only around $13, my broke college student brain still says, “That likes 8 tacos at TacoBell, let’s get the $3.50 skein.” I tried crocheting my Sunset Shore Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern with the Caron Ombre yarn, but nothing was satisfying my desire to make something from the beautiful yarn skeins that are the Caron cakes.

However, one day I just realized, why wait? Do I really need 8 tacos from TacoBell? Wouldn’t my money be better spent on some beautiful yarn? Throwing financial caution to the wind, and with a pep in my step and my purse in clutch, I scurried over to the yarn section of Michael’s to look for the perfect Caron cake.

And then… there she was… Tropical Breeze. I was in love, and, after consoling my husband who thought I was buying actual cake, we were in business!

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The Yarn

Can we just take another moment to admire this beautiful yarn? I just adore how the moss stitch makes each color seamlessly blend into the next, and I am already thinking of new projects for all the different Caron Cinnamon Swirl cakes! Do you have a favorite color? Comment below!

Also, is it just me, or does this skein of yarn halfway through look EXACTLY like the magical stone from Dragon Tales? Does anyone else remember this show? Just me? Alright, let’s just move on.

The Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

Materials

• Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes Yarn. 810 yards of Tropical Breeze.
• 7 / 4.50mm Crochet Hook 
• Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends

Size

Finished size is approx. 30 x 32 in.

Blanket

R1: Ch 102. 1sc in 3rd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Skip next st. 1sc.* Repeat from *to* until end of row. 

R2: Ch 2. Skip next st. 1sc. *Ch 1. Skip next st. 1sc.* Repeat from *to* until end of row. 

R3-116: Repeat R2.

Border

In nearest corner: [Ch 3, 1dc, ch 2, 2dc]. *Skip next 2 sts. In next st: [2dc, ch 2, 2dc.]* Repeat from *to* until end of row. Sl st into top of ch 3 from first corner. Fasten off.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this moss stitch crochet baby blanket pattern! If you would like to make your Baby Joe’s Blanket of Many Colors, check out the pattern on my Etsy and Ravelry shops. If you are looking for some crochet hooks to use, Clover Amour is my favorite! Not sure if Clover Amour is for you? I have a Clover Amour review post that offers some great cheap alternatives!

Have you ever crocheted with a Caron cake? What is your favorite color cake? Comment below!

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