{"product_id":"2940151289979","title":"Neutral Squares Blanket: A Simple and Tasteful Crochet Throw","description":"BEGINNER level, step-by-step tutorial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs crocheters, we are drawn to a project when it has aspects that will keep us interested in the work: color! design! variety! And yet, we all have loved ones who eschew those very things. How do we reconcile their tastes with our desire to crochet them something special?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy own husband, when I told him I wanted to make him a blanket, responded with “ok, but only if it’s all one color.” He knew full well I would sooner make him nothing at all, then spend a few months crocheting with a single, lonely color. Oh! It bores me just to think about it!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut I didn’t give up on him. In fact, what he said gave me an idea. If I kept the components simple, and I made them all in different shades of the same color, that wouldn’t be too flamboyant for him, and it would keep me interested in the project at the same time. And so the Neutral Squares Blanket was born.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s no reason why you need to stick to browns here. Blues would still result in a simple, soothing design. Or grays. Or really any favorite color. If you have a more adventurous recipient in mind, by all means, use a variety of bright colors. If I make another, I’m considering a beach theme: 3 sandy colors, 3 blues, and 3 aquas.\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 stitch\u003cbr\u003eslip stitch\u003cbr\u003edouble-crochet stitch\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\u003eThis lap blanket measures 42”x51” and consists of fifteen rows of twelve squares.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly 3000 yards of Berroco Vintage (or other worsted weight washable wool blend)\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\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\u003ePlus:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoosing an alternate color scheme\u003cbr\u003eThoughts on how to put together the squares (use a very specific order, or randomize?)\u003cbr\u003eA frugal variation\u003cbr\u003eLinks to resources to help you learn more","brand":"Polka Dot Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47102624727280,"sku":"2940151289979","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151289979_p0.jpg?v=1764008341","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151289979","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}