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Elsam Blanket
"The Elsam Blanket is a wonderful last minute baby shower gift for that special bundle of joy. The pattern can be easily adjusted to larger/ smaller size and different colours, opening doors to endless possibility and creativity. The acrylic yarn is the perfect option for an item that get lots of wear and is washed often. The Elsam Blanket is worked flat, RS facing from right to left, with colours alternating to create checkerboard like pattern. "
Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeBlocked Gauge: 12 sts x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) over tss
Finished SizeThe final blanket measurements (blocked): 86.25 x 86.25 cm (34 x 34”)
Materials List
- We Crochet Brava Worsted (100% Acrylic | worsted weight | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 199 m (218 yds)), #28410 Almond (A) 2 skeins, #28428 Dove Heather (B) 2 skeins
- Tunisian crochet hook size 6.5 mm (US size K/10) with cable (at least 60 cm (approx. 23.5”)) or size to obtain the gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors