This blanket is worked in overlay crochet. This is worked in the traditional overlay method with just one color per row. No changing colors mid row. When worked in the recommended yarn weight and hook size, your blanket should come out to approximately 45 x 56 inches BEFORE the border is added.

This includes both chart and written instructions.

You will need three colors total. Two that are differing saturations of the same color (for instance, claret and cherry reds), and a white or black for contrast.

If using Lion Brand Pound of Love (1020 yards per skein), you will need one skein of color A, two skeins of color B, and one skein of color C. Plus you will also need close to 1/2 of an additional skein in whatever color you choose to use for your border. In the blanket pictured, I needed half of a second skein of color C.

Additional color variations are included at the end of the pattern and pictured here in the photos to the left.