{"product_id":"2940016214382","title":"Lakeside Forest Blanket - An Easy Hexagon Afghan to Crochet","description":"My teenage son wanted an afghan that would remind him of being in a forest by a lake. Together we brainstormed ideas for the perfect lap-sized blanket, and now he loves his straight-sided hexagon afghan in shades of blue, green, and brown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis design is easily adaptable for different colors and different dimensions, and is a great project to do for your favorite kid. Getting him or her involved in color choices makes it fun, and builds some eager anticipation for the finished product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn older child can even help with the crocheting!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREQUIRED SKILLS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 these things, I’ve included resources that will help you learn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOOLS AND MATERIALS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoring Office Guy’s blanket is an 11 hexagon by 9 hexagon lap sized afghan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14 hanks Berroco Vintage (or roughly 2800 yards of worsted weight yarn)\u003cbr\u003eG (4mm) hook\u003cbr\u003escissors\u003cbr\u003eyarn needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOPICS COVERED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a simple crochet pattern, this ebook 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\u003eThe crochet pattern for a rectangular hexagon blanket with straight sides\u003cbr\u003eHow to crochet a granny hexagon\u003cbr\u003eHow to connect one hexagon to another\u003cbr\u003eHow to connect one hexagon to two or more others\u003cbr\u003eHow to crochet a half hexagon\u003cbr\u003eHow to take the zig-zag edge of a hexagon blanket and straighten it out\u003cbr\u003eHow to add a border\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlus:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvice for choosing colors and yarn\u003cbr\u003eHow to plan your design\u003cbr\u003eHow to change colors\u003cbr\u003eHow to weave in ends\u003cbr\u003eLinks to resources to help you learn more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully illustrated.","brand":"Polka Dot Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081211592944,"sku":"2940016214382","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940016214382_p0.jpg?v=1763630878","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940016214382","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}