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Picnic Blanket
"The Picnic Baby Blanket is a sweet addition to any little one’s collection. It involves easy colorwork to create a checkered pattern with a cute bobble edge. This beginner crochet blanket pattern is available in a baby or throw size and is perfect for cuddling, family picnics, or even playing giant chess! It makes a wonderful gift or a fashionable new add to your own home. /PATTERN DETAILS • 2 Sizes: baby and throw • Unisex • Timeless checker easy colorwork pattern with delicate bobble edging • Beginner-friendly • Worked flat with edging in the round • Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern. • US crochet notations /MATERIALS • 6 mm / US J–10 hook • Worsted weight yarn: Royal Zeeman yarn (100% acrylic, 100g/3.5oz, 241m/264yd): o Color A: 4 (8) skeins in grey o Color B: 4 (8) skeins in off white o 1 (2) skeins in red for the border You can easily substitute with any worsted weight yarn you want. • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends."
Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Finished Size2 sizes: baby and throw
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