Bead Stitch Crochet Blanket

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Bernat® Blanket™  Yarn: 10.5 oz/220 yds
• Almond: 7 balls or 1430 yds
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. L/11 (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn Needle
• Cardboard: 8" W


• SIZE: Approximately 55"x 60"


• GAUGE: 7 sc and 8 rows = 4"

DIRECTIONS:

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ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)
Sc = Single crochet
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Yoh = Yarn over hook

NOTE:
Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.

Ch 96.
1st row: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 94 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. [1 dc in next st. (Yoh. Working around post of st just made, yoh and draw up another loop) 3 times. 7 loops on hook.
Yoh and draw through 6 loops on hook. Yoh and draw through rem 2 loops] - Bead St made. *Skip next st. Bead St in next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 dc in last st. Turn. 46 bead sts.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 94 hdc. Note: Work into both dc sts from previous row, as well as top of Bead Sts.
Rep last 2 rows for pat until work from beg measures approximately 60" long, ending on a 3rd row.
Fasten off.

TASSELS: (Make 4)
Wind yarn around a piece of cardboard 8" wide 20 times.
Tie through loops securely at one end.
Cut across other end.
Wrap yarn 6 times around tassel 1 1/2" down from tied end.
Fasten securely.
Sew Tassels to each corner of blanket.