Northern Lights Blanket

Simple crochet blanket that looks like the Aurora Borealis

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/northern-lights-blanket • Posted by natashaprice

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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Worsted Yarn Size J hook Dk Yarn Bulky Yarn Darning Needle

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Description

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

Instructions

1. Ch. 157

2. Foundation Row: 1 sc into 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc into each chain to end (156 stitches)

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.

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.

5. Continue row 3 until your blanket is the length you prefer.

6. Final row: Hdc in every stitch across.

7. Cut yarn and weave in ends with a darning needle.