Heart Block Blanket

"The Heart Block Blanket is a delightful blanket to make and is a perfect addition to any home. The blanket is made up of 25 individual blocks, sewn together in a 5 by 5 formation. Each block is made using the wonderfully simple Granny Stripe and has a heart detail in the centre created by yarn colour changes. The blanket is beautifully framed by a simple Granny Stripe border. Free written pattern with photo tutorial, option to purchase a pdf version. A simple pattern which uses UK treble crochet, double crochet and chains. You will need to be competent at mid-row yarn colour changes – there are a lot of them in this pattern. This is the most challenging part of this pattern. Sewing is required to join the 25 individual blocks. Knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed. Materials: Double knit yarn in 15 colours. Total of 1500g/4425m required."

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGauge is not critical for this project, but it may affect yarn quantities.

Pattern for the gauge = Granny Stripe

5 x 3tr = 10cm/4in

10 rows = 10cm/4in

A completed block should measure approximately 24cm (9.5in) by 24cm (9.5in)

Finished SizeApproximately 130cm x 130cm (51in x 51in)

Materials List

• Double knit yarn in 15 colours. Total of 1500g/4425m required.
  
  The sample uses Stylecraft Special DK 100% Acrylic 100g/295m in each of the following colours:
  
  White (Wh), A Hint of Silver (Hi), Silver (Si), Heather (He), Wisteria (Wi), Lavender (La), Bluebell (Bb), Mallard Blue (Ma), Cornish Blue (Co), Nigella (Ni), Periwinkle (Pe), Blue Sky (Bl), Tea Green (Te), Lincoln (Li) and Spearmint (Sp).