Crochet "Poppy's Blanket": A Heartwarming Crafting Experience

Crocheting "Poppy's Blanket" is an absolute joy! The vibrant colors and intricate stitches come together to create a cozy masterpiece that will surely delight anyone who wraps themselves in its warmth. As you work on each row, you can feel the love and care that goes into every stitch, making it a truly special project.

Whether you're making it as a gift or treating yourself to a new cozy essential, the process of creating "Poppy's Blanket" is a heartwarming journey that is bound to bring a smile to your face. So grab your yarn, hook, and settle in for some meditative crochet time as you create a beautiful blanket that is sure to be cherished for years to come.

Materials

• 4ply yarn
• H hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Pattern Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sk = skip
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern (Worked in Rounds)

Chain 4, sl stitch to first ch to make ring.

Round 1

Ch 5, * 3 dc into ring, ch 2, repeat from * 2 times, then 2 dc into ring, sl st in 3rd ch of start ch 5.

Round 2

Sl st into 4th ch of ch 5, ch 6, 2 dc in ch space, * 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, Corner (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in ch space, repeat from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 1 dc in 3rd ch of the ch 5 of other round, 1 dc in next ch sp, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 6.

Round 3

Sl st into 4th ch of ch 6, ch 6, 2 dc in ch space, * 1 dc in each dc to corner, Corner (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in ch space, repeat from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next dc st, 1 dc in 3rd ch of the ch 6 of other round, 1 dc in next ch sp, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 6.

Round 4-11

Repeat Round 3.

Border (Worked in Rounds)

Round 1

Ch 2, 4 hdc into corner space, hdc in each dc around. CORNERS (5 hdc in ch 5 space), sl st to connect round.

Round 2

Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, CORNER (3 sc in center stitch of 5 hdc group).

Finish blank by weaving in ends.