Mitered Square Pet Crochet Blanket Pattern

"This pet blanket has a fun, ribbed texture. The close stitches make it perfect for pet blankets. Skills Used: Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch, Crocheting in rows, Increasing, Changing colors, Crocheting in the back loop"

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeExact gauge is not critical for this project, but stitches should be snug to avoid holes in the fabric.

Finished SizeAdjustable. Pictured sample is 14 (35.5 cm) square.

Materials List

• Lion Brand Heartland (5 oz/142 g/251 yds/230 m/100% acrylic) 1 skein ea in 109 Olympic (CA) and 105 Glacier Bay (CB), or approximately 125 yds (114 m) in ea of 2 colors in any medium weight yarn. Larger blankets will require more yarn.
• H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook or any size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.
• Locking stitch marker or scrap yarn.