Bounding Squirrels
Every now and again I just want to design something cute and adorable. So here I present bounding squirrels for your pleasure. This blanket makes me smile to look at. I tried to create a slight bark effect with the alternating colours of greens and then I chose the bold colours of the red squirrel (although the shape of my critters is probably a hybrid of red and grey squirrels).

Bounding Squirrel - What you will need
Difficulty – Intermediate
Techniques used:
• UK terms – BLDC – Back loop double crochet,
• US terms - BLSC – Back loop single crochet,
• Slip Stitches
What you will need for baby blanket
• I always recommend Stylecraft Special DK for this as I love the vibrancy of the colours and the yarn is a lovely texture and easy to work with.
o If using the recommended single pattern colour – 3 x 100g ball DK yarn in background colours – 1 x 100g ball DK yarn of each pattern colours

• A – White (background)
• B - Cypress
• C - Bottle
• D – Copper
• E – Camel

o If using a single pattern colour - 3 x 100g ball DK yarn in background colours – 2 x 100g ball DK yarn in pattern colours
• 4mm - 4.5mm hook
• Tapestry needle for ends
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
Dimensions: Assuming DK acrylic yarn with 4mm hook and 120 stitches wide x 120 rows plus side borders 80cm (32in) width x 80cm (32in)
Gauge: 16 stitches x 11 rows for 10cm/4in square using BLDC (UK terms)/BLSC (US terms) and 4mm hook