{"product_id":"2940015632941","title":"Flufy's Granny Square Blanket: A Colorful, Boy-Approved Crochet Project","description":"The author's son, who likes to call himself “Flufy,” has Cozy down to a science. Wherever he happens to be, if there’s a couch with a blanket, he’ll crawl underneath and make himself right at home. So, when it was his turn to be on the receiving end of a significant Mom-made project, she knew that he would appreciate a lap blanket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe project in this ebook is the exact blanket the author made for Flufy. This is a great do-together project, if the recipient is old enough to follow a few simple color-choice rules.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREQUIRED SKILLS\u003cbr\u003eThis project is great for beginners!  If you can:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003emake a slip knot\u003cbr\u003echain\u003cbr\u003eslip stitch\u003cbr\u003edouble-crochet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ethen you can do this. And if you can’t do those things, included are links to resources that will help you learn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics Covered:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a simple crochet pattern, this book is like a mini-class. Each topic includes step-by-step instructions and photos where appropriate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will learn:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to make a granny square\u003cbr\u003eHow to join granny squares together as you go\u003cbr\u003eHow to add a border to your blanket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlus:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow to choose colors and arrange them in a pleasing manner\u003cbr\u003eAn alternate way of changing colors that eliminates the need to weave in ends.\u003cbr\u003eHow to choose effective colors for the blanket’s border\u003cbr\u003eShould you block your blanket?\u003cbr\u003eLinks to resources to help you learn more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTools and Materials:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlufy’s blanket measures 42”x52” and consists of ten rows of eight squares. To crochet a blanket this size you will need:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e15 hanks Berroco Vintage (or roughly 3000 yards of worsted weight yarn) \u003cbr\u003eG (4mm) hook \u003cbr\u003ebasic crochet supplies","brand":"Polka Dot Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069671981296,"sku":"2940015632941","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015632941_p0.jpg?v=1763631003","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015632941","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}