Sunflower Square Blanket

"Plant an entire sunflower patch without leaving your favorite comfy chair with this beautiful crochet pattern! The size of the blanket can be adjusted depending on how many squares you make, so the blanket can be anything from a baby blanket to a king sized bedspread, so feel free to get creative! To complete this pattern, you will need a size H/8 5.00 mm Crochet Hook, worsted weight (weight category "4") yarn, scissors, and a yarn needle. (Pattern includes full/detailed supplies list.) This pattern is in the English language, written in standard American terms. The difficulty level for this pattern is Intermediate (stitches you will need to know include the Chain, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, and Triple Crochet. "

NotesChains do not count as stitches in the stitch count throughout the pattern.

Square will initially curl upwards while you are crocheting it; this can be adjusted by stretching the square considerably when finished (pulling from corners outward until piece lays flat). In Rnd 7 of Sunflower Square, you may wish to chain 8 instead of 7, if your work is curling too much.

Throw blanket in this pattern consists of 24 squares (4 across, 6 down). Blanket size can be adjusted by adding/reducing number of squares.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge3 dc across = about .75 inches; 2 rnds of dc = about 1 inch in length

Finished SizeOne square measures about 10 inches square (about 9 inches square when assembled into afghan)

Materials List

• H/8 5.00 mm Crochet Hook
• Worsted weight (weight category "4") yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle