This blanket is crochet by working the body first and then the border around.

I used Drops Big Merino yarn for the pictured blanket, but feel free to use any yarn you like.

Crochet hook: 5mm

Size: 70 cm by 90 cm

Yarn: Drops Big Merino (yarn weight is Aran)
Number of balls: 11
Ball weight: 50g
Length: 75m

Stitch abbreviations
yo = yarn over
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet

Available for free from here:
https://messyyarn.blogspot.com/2019/11/beginner-friendly-...