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Groups of double crochets create a budlike pattern with a lacy, open background. A colorful border and long tassels give the Fireweed Throw a punch of spring color and fun. The center of this blanket is crocheted from the bottom up in rows before the border is added in rounds.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 45” wide and 49” tall.

Yarn Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling (100% acrylic; 185 yd 170 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): #098 Ecru (MC), 6 balls; #142 Prism (A), #195 Hot Pink (B), and #405 Turquoise Heather (C), 1 ball each.

Hook Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle.

Gauge 10 sts, 1 ch-1 sp or 7 sts and 4 ch-1 sps and 6 rows = 4” in patt.

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NOTES

• To change colors, work to last yarn over in old color, pick up new color, yarn over and complete stitch with new color.