Great Pattern for QUICK Blankie

I am using this stitch for an adult afghan, but certainly plan on making a baby afghan using the same pattern.
This pattern makes fantastic texture, and creates a afghan with very few holes...warm for a new baby!! The pattern moves quickly across the row (due to skipping of stitches) and the shells are a fun stitch. 5 Rows of 50" ran me about 2 hours!!
Here is how my afghan looks using regular worsted yarn (Red Heart).

Switch to a super soft Caron Simply Soft or a baby yarn of your choice! I do not know the exact guage that this pattern will work with baby yarn yet. I will post it when I know, otherwise I do not think it matters...I would probably use a G hook.

ENJOY!

The Pattern

Ch 131 OR 151 (50")

Row 1:  sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  ch1, turn.

Row 2:   sc in first sc, *skip next sc, 1sc and 1dc in next sc* repeat from * across until the last sc. sc in last sc. ch 1, turn.

Row 3:   sc in the first sc *skip next dc, 1 sc and 1 dc in next sc* repeat from* across until the last sc. sc in last sc. ch1, turn.

Repeat row 3 until throw is 60" long (CRIB LENGTH)

Last Row: sc in each sc and dc across -- do not fasten off --weave in ends.

Border: OPTIONAL

Rnd1: sc evenly around throw -- 3 sc in each corner

On The Go Baby Afghan

  This baby afghan is a great gift for a new mom! Its quick and easy on your part but helpful for the mother to be. The size makes it perfect for travel! Large enough to cover baby in carrier or car seat but small and light enough to fold in diaper bag. The total cost of yarn should be on average just $10.00!! Please note this is also a great charity stitch.

Supplies Needed: Bernat Baby Yarn, 1 pound, G Hook (any baby yarn will do, for a border allow an additional 6 oz or smaller skein)
Time Used: About a Week/2 Weeks
Measures about 25" x 30" This will vary between personal gauges. My personal gauge measures 1" for every three rows.
Stitch- Double Crochet through the back stitch.
Help: What is the back stitch?? The back Stitch is the stitch the furthest away from you, the same used for the ripple or wave pattern. See picture for help.

Final Outcome:: Appears almost layered. Fantastic texture. Great in solids or varigaided. For added spunk- single crochet white or CC border.