Ingredients
- Yarn: RED HEART® 'Super Saver®' Jumbo, 1 skein in 381 Light Blue
- Crochet hook: 6 mm (US J-10)
- Yarn needle: For weaving in ends
Instructions
- Make Square 1. Crochet Square 1 using its specified rounds and techniques. Check each round against the full pattern as you work. If the pattern gives stitch counts, confirm them before moving to the next round.
- Make Square 2. Crochet Square 2 using its specified rounds and techniques. Pay attention to any differences between Square 1 and Square 2; don’t assume they are identical unless the complete directions say so.
- Make 34 more squares. Continue making the remaining squares in the same manner, following the appropriate square instructions. You should have 36 squares in total: Square 1, Square 2, and 34 additional squares.
- Arrange the squares. Lay out all 36 squares in 6 rows of 6. Check the arrangement before joining. Make sure the blocks are oriented as intended and that the layout matches any placement guidance in the full pattern.
- Join the squares. Join the squares in the specified manner, working along one or two sides as directed. Keeping the joining method consistent across the blanket helps the seams look uniform. Avoid pulling the joining yarn too tightly, as this can draw the edges inward or make the fabric pucker.
- Check the joined blanket. Once all squares are connected, spread the blanket on a flat surface. Look for twisted joins, skipped spaces, or areas where the fabric is bunching. Correct any problems before beginning the border, since they can become more noticeable once the outer edge is finished.
- Start the border. Join the yarn in the first chain-2 space beside a corner chain-4 space. This starting point matters: locate the corner chain-4 space first, then identify the adjacent chain-2 space named in the instructions.
- Work the border rounds. Continue with the successive border rounds as instructed in the complete pattern. Follow its specified stitch placement and corner treatment rather than adding extra stitches or changing the spacing. Check periodically that the blanket remains flat and that the border isn’t pulling or flaring.
- Finish the blanket. Fasten off when the border is complete. Use the yarn needle to weave in the ends securely, taking care not to create bulky knots or pull the fabric out of shape.
Notes
Refer to the complete pattern for the precise rounds, stitch counts, and joining technique. Do not guess at missing stitch details.
