For a quick, fun, beginner-level make, check out the Candy Cane crochet blanket square!

Worked on the bias with simple single crochet stitches, you’ll end up with a festive diagonally-striped square that can be used as part of a blanket or even as a potholder. Join the square with other granny squares and create a big cozy blanket to curl up under all winter long.

This printable PDF pattern includes step-by-step instructions for the 8” square.

/PATTERN DETAILS
• 8” square
• Beginner-friendly
• Worked on the bias
Doubles as a potholder
• US crochet notations

/MATERIALS
• 6 mm / US J – 10 hook.
• WeCrochet worsted weight Mighty Stitch (100g, 20% Superwash Wool and 80% Acrylic, 208 yards / 190 m):
o 1 skein Oyster
o 1 skein Love Letter
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
• T-pins for blocking