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Yarn
Lion Brand Hue + Me, bulky #5 (80% Acrylic + 20% Wool; 137 yds/125 m per 4.4 oz/125 g skein):
Color A: Sea Glass, 6 skeins
Color B: Salt, 6 skeins

Tools
US Size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle

Finished Sizes
Without Border: 50” square (72” diagonally, corner to corner)
Border adds 1.5” to total measurements

Stitch Key
Ch(s) = chain(s)
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
St(s) = stitch(es)
Sl St = slip stitch

Specialty Stitches and Techniques
Dc3Tog (Dc 3 Sts together; decrease)

Pattern Notes
Blanket is worked by creating 4 squares (rows) that are seamed together (rows), with a border added last (round).
Each square is created in a diamond shape; Begin at one corner, increasing the stitch count every row until reaching half the desired size. Then, decrease the stitch count every row until the diamond (square) is formed.
The criss cross pattern is prevalent because each square has the same color striping that is arranged to create the visual effect shown.