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Simple crochet blanket that looks like the Aurora Borealis
This simple throw is the perfect stashbuster. This piece is crocheted back and forth in a granny stitch pattern and is extremely customizable. Just add more yarn as you go!
Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
ch sp = chain space
hdc = half double crochet
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Cassandra L. added Northern Lights Blanket to Louise Bechers Room 05 Feb 02:47
You Will Need
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Step 1
Ch. 157
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Step 2
Foundation Row: 1 sc into 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc into each chain to end (156 stitches)
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Step 3
Set Up Row: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc into first sc, [skip 2 sc, 3 dc into next sc] to 3st before end, 2dc in last stitch. — Your row should contain a 2dc cluster, 50 clusters and a 2dc cluster. Ch3 turn.
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Step 4
Row 3: 1 dc into very first stitch, [3 dc into next ch sp between dc groups] repeat to last space, 2 dc into last space and then 1 dc into 3rd stitch of ch 3 from previous row. Ch 3, turn.
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Step 5
Continue row 3 until your blanket is the length you prefer.
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Step 6
Final row: Hdc in every stitch across.
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Step 7
Cut yarn and weave in ends with a darning needle.