Skill Level: Easy
Terms: US Crochet Terminology
Materials: 2605 total yards 4ww yarn
988 yards Burgundy
1077 yards White
540 yards Green
Finished Size: 4’ x 5’
Hook: J/10-5.75 mm
Gauge: 12 dc & 8 rows = 4”

Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet,
hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet

Special Stitches:
Foundation Chain: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, these tutorials may help
Photo: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-chainless-foundation.html

Video: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-foundation-chain-video-tutorial

9dcTog: Yo, insert hook in next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook9x, yo, pull
through all 10 loops on hook, ch 1 (this will be worked in top of the 4 dc, top of CL, do not use
the ch-1 of the CL, top of the 4 dc)

Cluster: Yo, insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop5x, yo, pull through all 6 loops on hook,
chain 1

Herringbone hdc (hhdc): Yo, insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, pull up a loop and pull through first loop
on hook, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook

Notes:
1. Beginning ch-6 counts as (tr, ch 2)

1. Beginning ch-2 does not count as a stitch

2. When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change

3. Color sections are worked in an even number of rows to allow you to carry your yarn up the edge of the blanket instead of fastening off each color, if desired