Skill Level: Beginner

SIZE
Approx 28" square

MATERIALS
• LION BRAND Pound of Love, Art. No. 550, 16 oz. ball: 1 ball in color of your choice
• Crochet hook Size J-10 U.S. (4 U.K.) (6.00 mm) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE
3.75 sts = 1" on Size J hook. TO INSURE PROPER SIZE, BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE

PATTERN STITCH (multiple of 3 sts)
Row 1 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, * skip 2 ch, 1 sc and 2 dc in next ch; rep from * across, ending with skip 2 ch, 1 sc in last ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2 2 dc in first sc, * skip 2 dc, 1 sc and 2 dc in next sc; rep from * across, ending with 1 sc in top of t-ch. Ch 2, turn. Rep Row 2 for pat.

BLANKET
Ch 108. Beg with Row 1, work in Pat St for 28". Fasten off.

HOOD
Ch 4.

Row 1 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2 2 dc in first dc, dc in next dc, 3 dc in top of t-ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3 Dc in first dc, dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in top of t-ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4 2 dc in first dc, dc in each dc to t-ch, 3 dc in top of t-ch (=2 dc inc at each end). Ch 3, turn.
Row 5 Dc in first dc, dc in each dc to t-ch, 2 dc in top of t-ch (= 1 dc inc at each end). Ch 3, turn. Rep Rows 4 & 5 until there are 48 dc + t-ch. Ch 3, turn.

Edging: Next Row 2 dc in first dc, * skip 2 dc, 1 sc and 2 dc in next dc; rep from * across, ending with sc in t-ch. Fasten off.

With RS of Hood up, lay Hood over one corner of Blanket, matching edges, and pin in place. Edging Attach yarn to one corner of Blanket, spacing sts to keep edge flat and working through both layers at Hood corner, work Row 2 of pat making sure to work 1 sc and 2 dc at each corner.

ABBREVIATIONS: approx = approximately beg = begin(ning) ch = chain dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) dc = double crochet fpsc - front post single crochet hdc = half double crochet inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) pat = pattern rem = remain(s)(ing) rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s) RS = right side sc = single crochet sl = slip st(s) = stitch(es) tbl = through back loop t-ch = turning chain tog = together yo = yarn over Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes. Print this pattern! Printing instructions Email this to a friend Skill Level Rating Key Get the reader To order call: (800) 258-YARN (9276)