Cathedral Edge Pattern –

Row #1 – SC all the way around the blanket, SS to join

Row #2 – *SC in the first stitch, skip 2 stitches, work 4 TR in the next stitch, CH 3, SC in the top of the last TR to form a bump in the same stitch as the previous TR, work 4 more TR, skip 2 stitches**  Repeat from *to**.  Repeat around the blanket, placing SC in the corners, join with a SS to first SC

I love using this pattern for this dinosaur material.  The pattern reminds me of the spikes of a dinosaur!

Double The Fun Pattern~

Row #1 – SC around entire blanket, SS to join

Row #2 – DC in each SC (can be done in contrasting color) around entire blanket, SS to join

Row #3 – (optional) if you have used contrasting color – SC in each DC with 1st color. (not pictured)

Fence Post Pattern~

1st Row – 2 SC in each hole, SS to join

2nd Row – CH 3, *SC in every other hole** repeat around, SS to join

3rd Row – CH 3 (this counts as the 1st DC), DC in the same stitch, CH 2, the 2 DC in the same stitch.  In every other loop of the 2nd row, * 2 Dc, CH 2, 2 DC**, SS to join.  Repeat from *to**.  Finish off.

Block Edge Pattern~

1st Row – SC around, SS into top of 1st SC

2nd Row – *Do 1 DC in the top of the next 3 DC, CH 3, Skip 3 SC**, Repeat from *to**

Picot Edge Pattern~

*SC in first 5 holes, CH 4, SC in same hole, (This makes the picot)**, Repeat from * to**

I use this pattern a lot for baby boy blankets.  It is quick and easy and not too frilly!

Amanda’s Pride Pattern~

1st Row – 1 SC in each hole, SS to join

2nd Row – *CH 6, skip 4 stitches and SC in the 5th hole**.  Repeat from *to** around.  Finish off.

Filigree Edge Pattern ~

1st Row – SC around, SS into top of 1st SC

2nd Row – CH 3 (Counts as 1 DC), DC in SC to the right of DC just made, *Skip one SC, DC in the next SC, DC in skipped SC**, Repeat from *to**

This is another pattern that I use a lot for baby boy blankets.  It turns out really cute but it isn’t too frill for a little boy.

Heavy Ruffle Pattern~

1st Row – 2 SC in each hole, SS to join

2nd Row – Chain 3, (This counts as 1st DC), 2 DC in the same stitch. *3 DC in each space**, Repeat around.  (Expect a lot of rippling), SS to join.

3rd Row – CH 2, 1 SC in each space, SS to join.  Finish off.

This pattern takes a little longer to complete than most of the patterns posted here but I love using it with a multi-colored variegated yarn!

1st Row – SC in each hole, SS to join

2nd Row – CH 5, (this is 1 DC and 2 CH), DC in the same stitch.  Skip 2 stitches and *DC in third stitch, CH 2, DC in the same stitch** Repeat *to**, SS to join (This makes a row of triangles, every other one inverted)

3rd Row – (You will only be working in the upper flat part of the triangles)

*First upper triangle – 3 SC

Second upper triangle – 3 DC

Third upper triangle – 4 TR

Fourth upper triangle – 3 DC**

Repeat *to**.  Finish off

Simple Edge Pattern~

1st Row – 1SC in each hole, SS to join

2nd Row – CH 2, 1 SC in each stitch, SS to join. Finish off.