Using Bernat Blanket Extra, a jumbo weight yarn, results in a super-soft and plush blanket that’s machine washable and dryable, too. Worked in one piece using double crochet clusters from the center-out, this pattern forms an oversized granny square. It’s the perfect pattern for beginner crocheters and great for a gift.
Bernat Blanket Extra (10.5 oz/300 g; 97 yds/87 m) Gray Orchid (27012) 7 balls Size U.S. P/Q (15 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 56″ x 58″ [142 x 147.5 cm].
GAUGE 4 dc and 2 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS
Chain (ch) 8. Join with slip stitch (sl st) in first ch to form ring. See diagram on page 2.
1st round (rnd): [Right Side (RS)]. Ch 3 [counts as double crochet (dc) here and throughout]. 2 dc in ring. Ch 2. 6 dc in ring. Ch 2. 3 dc in ring. Ch 2. 6 dc in ring. Ch 2. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 2nd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and next ch-2 space (sp). Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp as last sl st (corner made). Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next sp (sp between 3rd and 4th dc of 6 dc group). [Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made)] twice. Skip next 3 dc. 3 dc in next sp (sp between 3rd and 4th dc of 6 dc group). Skip next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made). Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
3rd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 dc and next corner sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same corner sp as last sl st. Skip next 3 dc. *3 dc in next sp. Skip next 3 dc.* Rep from * to * to next corner. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner.** Rep from * to ** twice more. Rep from * to * to end of rnd. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Rep 3rd rnd 13 more times. Fasten off.
PATTERN CARE
Treat your finished project right! Make sure you read the care directions closely so your hard work ages gracefully.
- Machine Wash in Cool Water
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Dry Clean
- Do Not Iron
- Tumble Dry, Gentle
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