Step: 1

Gauge
Rounds 1-3 = 4½-inches. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Step: 2

Finished Size
Measures 36-inches x 36-inches (91.44cm x 91.44cm).

Step: 3

Abbrevations
ch = chain
ch-space = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch (es)
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated
[] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified

Step: 4

Tip
This easy blanket is made in just one piece starting at the center.

Step: 5

Blanket
With A, ch 4, slip st in 4th ch from hook to form ring.

Step: 6

Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, [ch 3, 3 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 3, join with slip st in top of beginning ch.

Step: 7

Round 2: Slip st in in each st to ch-3 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-3 space, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-3 space] 3 times, ch 1, join with slip st in top of beginning ch.

Step: 8

Round 3: Slip st in each st to ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-2 space] 3 times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, join with slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.

Step: 9

Round 4: Join B with slip st in any ch-2 corner space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] to corner ch-2 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * twice more, [ch 1, 3 dc in each ch-1 space] to corner space, ch 1, join with slip st in top of beginning ch.

Step: 10

Rounds 5-6: Slip st in each st to ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, *[ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] to corner space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * twice more, [ch 1, 3 dc in each ch-1 space] to corner space, ch 1, join with slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.

Step: 11

Round 7: With C, repeat Round 4.

Step: 12

Rounds 8-9: With C, repeat Round 5. Fasten off.

Step: 13

Round 10: With A, repeat Round 4.

Step: 14

Rounds 11: With A, repeat Round 5. Fasten off.

Step: 15

Round 12: With B, repeat Round 4.

Step: 16

Rounds 13: With B, repeat Round 5. Fasten off.

Step: 17

Round 14: With C, repeat Round 4.

Step: 18

Rounds 15: With C, repeat Round 5. Fasten off.

Step: 19

Rounds 16-21: Repeat Rounds 10-15.

Step: 20

Round 22: With A, repeat Round 4. Fasten off.

Step: 21

Round 23: With B, repeat Round 4. Fasten off.

Step: 22

Round 24: With C, repeat Round 4. Fasten off.

Step: 23

Rounds 25-30: Repeat Rounds 22-24.

Step: 24

Round 31: With A, repeat Round 22.Do not fasten off.

Step: 25

Round 32: Ch 1, reverse sc in each dc and ch-space around, join with slip st to first st. Fasten off A.

Step: 26

Finishing
Weave in ends.