Abbreviations

approx = approximately

beg = begin(ning)

ch(s) = chain(s)

cont = continue(ity)

dc = double crochet

pat = pattern

rem = remain(ing)

rep = repeat

rnd(s) = round(s)

rs = right side

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

sp(s) = space(s)

Instructions

Notes: Ch 4 at beg of rnd counts as dc and ch 1 throughout.

Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc throughout. When joining colors, work to last 2 loops on hook of first color. Draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed.

Stripe Pat

With A, work 5 rows.

With B, work 5 rows.

These 10 rows form Stripe Pat.

With A, ch 5.

1st row: (RS). (3 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in 5th ch from hook (counts as 1 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc). Turn.

2nd row: Ch 4. 3 dc in first ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 4. 3 dc in first ch-1 sp. (Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn.

4th row: Ch 4. 3 dc in first ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * across ending with 3 dc in last ch-1 sp. Ch 1.

1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn.

Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 4th row until work from beg measures approx 32" (81.5 cm).

Beg decreasing: Next row: With appropriate color, ch 3. Miss first ch-1 sp and next 3 dc. *3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. Rep from * to last 2 ch-1 sps. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Miss next 3 dc and next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn.

Next row: Ch 3. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * across ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.

Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last row until

2 groups of 3 dc rem.

Next row: Ch 3. Miss next 3 dc. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Miss next 3 dc. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off.

Edging: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join B with sl st to side of any dc along Blanket edge. Ch 1. Work 3 sc in side of each dc or ch-3 sp and

(1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in each corner st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.