Crochet Adorable Koala C2C Blanket Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in Gray, Dark Gray, White, Black, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Light Green, Cream
• Crochet hook size I/9 (5.5 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

Each C2C square measures approximately 0.5 inches.

Finished Size:

Approximately 32” x 37”.

Instructions:

Basic C2C Instructions:

1. Begin with a slip knot on your hook. Ch 6.
2. In 4th ch from hook, work 1 dc. Dc in next 2 ch (3 dc total).
3. Turn. Sl st in ch-3 sp of the previous row. Ch 3, 3 dc in the same ch-3 sp. Repeat to increase each row.

Koala Blanket Pattern:

Follow the provided graph, working each pixel as a C2C square. Use mini HDC C2C for the depicted size or standard C2C DC for a larger piece.

Color Changes:

1. When a color change is needed, complete the last stitch before the change until the last two loops on the hook.
2. Yarn over with the new color, pulling it through the last two loops.
3. Continue with the new color, carrying the unused color loosely across the work.

Graph Reading Tips:

• Start from the bottom right corner of your graph and work diagonally.
• Each square represents a block of 3 HDC in C2C.
• Refer to the color key on the graph for guidance.

Border:

1. After completing the koala design, work a row of sc around the entire blanket, evenly spacing sts.
2. With Gray yarn, join at any corner. Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner.
3. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Finishing:

Block to size if necessary to ensure the blanket lays flat.