GENERAL INFO: Thick, warm, squishy, plush…and gorgeous!!! It’s what we want our afghan to be! The pattern has a very deep and soft texture and it’s a perfect stash buster!
You can use this pattern to create so many different beauties starting with headband, neck warmer, border for an afghan, cushion cover and so many more including of course an entire afghan which will be so cuddle worthy!!!
The pattern looks gorgeous with self striping yarn, but you can use solid color(s) as well.

ENJOY THE RETIREMENT! This pattern from now on is available as a free download!

Level: advanced beginner.
The pattern includes:
• detailed descriptions;
• scheme to visualize location of sts;
• picture of the final result;
• video tutorial.

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS:
ch/chs (chain/chains), chainless sc (chainless sc), sp/sps (space/spaces), st/sts (stitch/stitches), R/Rs (row/rows), sc (single crochet), dc (double crochet), starting dc (starting double crochet - ch2 or ch3 or a standing/chainless dc or hdc+ch1…).

YARN, HOOK & APPROXIMATE SIZE:
MANDARIN DELIGHT pattern sample was created using the following yarn

Yarn King Cole Riot / Sea Breeze (3349)
Yarn weight #3 (light/DK)
Fiber content 30% Wool, 70% Acrylic
Hook size Clover Amore 4 mm
Sample size 60 x 14.5 cm / 23’6 x 5’7
Amount of yarn used for sample 1 skein. 100 g, 294 m/321.5 yds

Estimate amount of yarn for a baby blanket (approx. 100 x 100 cm / 39 x 39”) – 10 skeins, 2900 m/3200 yds.