Bernat Extra Thick Blanket Stitch Trim Crochet Blanket

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Item # 302227297P1
Intermediate Varies
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
  • Bernat Blanket Extra Thick (21.2oz; 72yds)
  • Main Color (MC) Dove (62003) 4 Balls or 287yds
  • Contrast A Dark Gray (62009) 1 Ball or 31yds
  • Size U.S. U/50 (25mm) Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge.)

  • MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 44"x 52"

  • GAUGE: 2 single crochet (sc) and 2 rows = 4"

DIRECTIONS:
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With MC, chain (ch) 23.
1st row: (Right side - RS). 1 single crochet (sc) in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 22 stitches (sts).
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Repeat (rep) 2nd row until work from beginning (beg) measures approximately (approx) 52" [132 cm], ending on a wrong side (WS) row. Fasten off.

FINISHING:
Edging: With RS facing and A, use your crochet sts as a guide and your fingers instead of a needle, sew a Blanket Stitch border approx 1 st /1 row deep evenly around perimeter of afghan, working 3 sts in each corner. (SEE DIAGRAM 1)


ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
sc = Single crochet
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side

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