Mustard & Co Tunisian Crochet Blanket

"This project combines popular Tunisian crochet stitches, Tunisian purl and knit stitch, in a slightly unusual combination as they are crocheted diagonally from corner to corner rather than in the most common way in straight rows. Together, they create a striking texture while giving the final project a very warm and cosy feel. The blanket is sized for toddler/small child; however it can be easily adjusted for smaller/bigger sizes by either using lighter/heavier weight yarn or reducing/adding stitch pattern row repeats. "

NotesThe blanket is crocheted flat with RS always facing. It is crocheted in diagonal fashion starting at the bottom left edge with 2 increase stitches every row to the middle section and 2 decrease stitches to upper right corner. The number of loops on the hook on decrease rows refers to the resulting stitch count at the end of the forward pass.
The pattern begins with 5 rows of Tunisian simple stitch and continues with stripes consisting of 5 rows of Tunisian purl and 5 rows of Tunisian knit stitch per colour, followed by a middle section of 5 rows of Tunisian simple stitch. The pattern of 5 rows of Tunisian purl and knit stitch per colour continues to last 5 rows of Tunisian simple stitch.
The blanket consists of stripes of alternating Mustard colour with Plum, Teal and Soft Grey as follows: Mustard, Plum, Mustard, Teal, Mustard, Soft Grey, Mustard, Plum, Mustard (middle section), Plum, Mustard, Soft Grey, Mustard, Teal, Mustard, Plum, Mustard.
The charts are worked flat.
Optional tassels can be added at the end.

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

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

Crochet GaugeBlocked Gauge: 13 sts x 13 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 in) measured diagonally over the stitch pattern

Finished SizeThe final blanket measurements (blocked): 110 cm x 108 cm (approx. 43.25 x 42.5 in) 150 cm (approx. 59 in) diagonally

Materials List

• Tunisian crochet hook size 7 mm with cable (at least 100 cm (40 in)) or size to obtain the gauge
• Crochet hook size 6 mm (J-10) for border
• Tapestry needle
• A piece of cardboard to make tassels
• Scissors
• Women’s Institute Soft and Smooth Aran (available exclusively from Hobbycraft) (100% Acrylic | Aran | 400 g (14.1 oz) = 660 m (722 yds)), Mustard (MC) 2 skeins (approx. 500 g), Plum (CC1) 1 skein (approx. 155 g), Teal (CC2) 1 skein (approx. 100 g), Light Grey (CC3) 1 skein (approx. 120 g)