My Favorite Play Blanket by Anastasia Popova

My Favorite Play Blanket

Crochet
June 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5.0 mm (H)
400 - 510 yards (366 - 466 m)
40" x 40"
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $2.75.

This crochet blanket starts as a traditional granny square, making it a good project for a beginner (or a quick-gratification project for a more advanced crocheter!). The rich crochet pineapple stitch border is a great introduction to crochet lace.

FINISHED SIZE About 40” wide and 40” long.

YARN Lion Brand Yarns Vanna’s Choice (100% acrylic; 170 yd 156 m/31/2 oz 100 g; ): #405 silver heather (A), #146 dusty purple (B), #149 silver grey (CC), 3 skeins each. www.lionbrand.com

HOOK Size H/8 (5mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS Yarn needle.

GAUGE Rnds 1–3 = 4” in diameter.