SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn Skein, Canyon (3, Main Color)
- Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn Skein, Nutmeg (Constrast 1)
- Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn Skein, Ivory (Contrast 2)
- Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn Skein, Thunder (Contrast 3)
- US J/10 (6mm) Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle
- MEASUREMENTS:
- Length: 38.5"
- Width: 38.5"
- GAUGE: 14 sts x 8 rows = 4" in double crochet
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.NOTES: Blanket is worked from the center out in joined rounds. Do not turn at the end of each round. Each round increases by 4 stitches per side for a total of 16 stitches. Refer to provided chart for stitch counts at the end of each round. Stitch chart is also provided.
With MC, begin with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Working into the ring, ch 5 (counts as 1 dc + ch-2 sp here and throughout), (dc 3, ch 2) 3 times, dc 2, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 5 to join. (3 dc per side, 12 dc total).
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, dc in each st to next ch-2 sp, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each st to next ch-2 sp), rep from * around, dc in next ch-2 sp, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 5 to join. (7 dc per side, 28 dc total).
Rnds 3-22: Rep rnd 2. (87 dc per side, 348 dc total).
Change to CC1.
Rnds 23-27: Rep rnd 2. (107 dc per side, 428 dc total).
Change to CC2.
Rnds 28-31: Rep rnd 2. (123 dc per side, 492 dc total).
Change to CC3.
Rnds 32-34: Rep rnd 2. (135 dc per side, 540 dc total).
Fasten off. Secure and weave in all ends.
TASSELS:
Cut 160 10"/25.5cm lengths and eight 18" lengths of yarn. Divide the 10" lengths into four groups of 40.
Tie each bundle at the middle point with one of the 18" lengths.
Fold each bundle in half so that the tie is at the tip of the loop created with the fold.
Tie crosswise around each folded bundle about 1" below top of fold with remaining 18" lengths.
Wrap the tails of the ties around and around the bundles and then thread them inside and down the middle of the bundles with a tapestry needle.
Tie the tops of the tassels onto the 4 corners of the blanket and knot to secure.
Thread the tails inside and down the middle of the tassels using a tapestry needle.
Trim tassels to desired length.
ABBREVIATIONS:
CC - contrast color
Ch - chain
Ch sp - chain space
Dc - double crochet
MC - main color
Rep - repeat
Rnd(s) - round(s)
Sl st - slip stitch
St(s) - stitch(es)