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SIZE

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30 x 30 in. (76 x 76 cm)

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GAUGE

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10 stitches and 7 1/2 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern stitch.

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Be sure to check your gauge.

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Square (make 5 with A and 4 with B)

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Chain 26.

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Row 1: (single crochet, 2 double crochet) in 2nd chain from hook, *skip 2 chains, (single crochet, 2 double crochet) in next chain; repeat from * 6 more times, skip 2 chains, single crochet in last chain - 25 stitches.

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Rows 2-19: chain 1, turn, (single crochet, 2 double crochet) in first single crochet, *skip 2 stitches, (single crochet, 2 double crochet) in next stitch; repeat from * 6 more times, skip 2 stitches, single crochet in last stitch.

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Finishing

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Arrange squares in 3 rows of 3 squares each as follows:

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Row 1: A, B, A

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Row 2: B, A, B

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Row 3: A, B, A

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Using C, whipstitch squares together. Once squares have been sewn together, whipstitch around the outside edges of blanket. Weave in ends.