Pattern Notes
:: This pattern is worked from the bottom up and turned for each new row.
:: Left-hand hook holders follow this pattern as written. When you are crocheting an even row, you will be able to read the letters correctly. If you consult the graph, remember to read right to left on odd rows & left to right on even rows. The border instructions will help you make sure the right side is facing when you do your border.
:: A graph for this pattern can be found in a separate file included with your purchase.
:: This pattern can be made with any weight yarn & hook, but the finished size is approximately 47 x 45 inches (119 x 114 cm) using the yarn weight & hook listed below.

Yarn & Supplies
Blanket Body + SC Edging: 1,537 yards (1,405 m) Worsted Yarn (#4/8ply/aran)
Border: 335 yards (306 m)
5mm hook
Stitch Markers

Stitch Abbreviations & Techniques ~ US Crochet Terms
st(s) - stitch(es)
sk - skip
ch - chain
slst - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
GC - Granny Cluster: 3dc in same stitch
GCD - Granny Cluster Decrease: dc in st, dc2tog starting in the same st as previous dc and ending in the next st, then make another dc into same st the dc2tog finished in - you should have a 3dc “granny cluster” that is spread over 2 sc sts. Video Tutorial
CC - Corner Cluster: (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in same stitch

Optional Stitches/Techniques
FDC - Foundation Row Double Crochet - Written + Video Tutorial
Stacked DC - Photo Tutorial
Standing DC - Photo or Video Tutorial
Crab Stitch - Video Tutorial