Crochet Whimsical Soft Textured Blanket

Materials Needed:

• 4 skeins of medium weight yarn in soft pastels (your choice of colors)
• 1 skein of cream or ivory yarn for the border
• 5 mm (H) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge: 4” x 4” = 12 stitches x 14 rows in double crochet using medium weight yarn.

Finished Size: Approximately 30” x 40” (adjustable based on the number of squares made).

Square Motif Instructions:

Make 25 squares:

1. Ch 5, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 15 dc into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-3 (16 dc).
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, 2 dc in each dc around. Join (32 dc).
4. Round 3: Ch 3, *(dc in next st, 2 dc in next st)* repeat around. Join (48 dc).
5. Round 4: Change color if desired. Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join.

Assembly:

1. Arrange the squares in a desired pattern (5 squares wide and 5 squares high).
2. Join squares using slip stitches or a whip stitch. Ensure the edges line up neatly.

Border Instructions:

1. With cream yarn, attach yarn to any corner of the blanket.
2. Ch 1, sc evenly around the blanket, making sure to place 3 sc in each corner for a smooth finish.
3. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Congratulations on completing your Whimsical Soft Textured Blanket! Enjoy wrapping your little one in cozy warmth.