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ABOUT
Each square of this sample was crocheted lovingly while caring for my baby, so a name reflecting that experience only seemed fitting. Each of these adorable squares is worked individually, making it an ideal on-the-go project. Crochet 25 granny squares at your own pace to create a cheerful heirloom baby blanket or as many squares as needed to reach your desired size.
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MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand Heartland in 5 colorways: Cuyahoga Valley, Olympic, Grand Canyon, Badlands, and Kobuk Valley
- 100% acrylic
- 251 yds (230 m) per 5 oz (142 g) skein
- Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.
Yardage Required
Color A: Cuyahoga Valley - 1 skein / 195 yds (178 m)
Color B: Olympic - 1 skein / 195 yds (178 m)
Color C: Grand Canyon - 1 skein / 195 yds (178 m)
Color D: Badlands - 1 skein / 195 yds (178 m)
Color E: Kobuk Valley - 1 skein / 195 yds (178 m)
Border Color (Sample uses Color C): Grand Canyon – 1 skein / 245 yds (225 m)
- Note that you will need a total of 2 skeins of your chosen border colorway to complete the squares and border.
Substitute Lion Brand Heartland with any similar category 4 (worsted/aran) medium weight yarn that matches gauge. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.
Hook: Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, several locking stitch markers for seaming your blanket together
GAUGE
After completing Rnd 4, your circle should measure 4” (10 cm) in diameter, blocked.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished blanket measures approximately 36” (91 cm) square.
Each individual granny square measures approximately 6.5” (16.5 cm) square.
TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS
Written in U.S. Crochet terms
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ch: chain
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ch-sp: chain space
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dc: double crochet
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hdc: half double crochet
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rep: repeat
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rnd: round
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RS: right side
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sc: single crochet
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sl st: slip stitch
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st(s): stitch(es)
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tr: treble crochet
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WS: wrong side
PATTERN NOTES
Skill Level: Beginner
Sizing: This blanket is written as a baby blanket. For a larger blanket, work extra squares in your preferred color combinations until reaching your desired size. Note that this will require additional yardage than listed in the Materials section.
Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each rnd in italics.
Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch except for Rnd 7 of your square where the ch-3 counts as 1 dc.
Right Side/Wrong Side: The RS is the side that faces you as you crochet each square.
Construction: Each square begins with the colored circle. After you change to your next color, you will work stitches of varying heights to help square out your circle. Once the desired number of squares are worked, they are seamed together using a special seaming technique to for a clean join.
HELPFUL LINKS
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Immediately after purchase, you will instantly receive a digital download of the PDF crochet pattern. Please include your email when prompted (be sure it's spelled correctly). Please send me an email if you don’t receive the download link!
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