{"product_id":"2940151623995","title":"May Baby Blanket: A Crocheted Stroller Blanket","description":"This small afghan is comprised of twenty circles-in-squares, otherwise known as \"squircles\" and the color palette is a simple one of gray, white, and two shades of pink. If pink is not your thing (or your baby's), it would be quite easy switch them out for two shades of blue, or a neutral aqua or yellow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith it's small size, this is an ideal pattern to work on when time is of the essence. A fast crocheter could work this up in a weekend. If you have more time, consider adding some squares and taking the project from stroller size to crib size, and beyond!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREQUIRED SKILLS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will need to know how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003emake a magic ring\u003cbr\u003echain stitch\u003cbr\u003eslip stitch\u003cbr\u003esingle crochet\u003cbr\u003edouble crochet\u003cbr\u003etriple crochet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you don't know how to do these things, they are explained within the instructions in the photo tutorial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA crochet chart for the motif and an assembly chart for the blanket are included with the pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOOLS AND MATERIALS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe May Baby Blanket measures 20\"x24\" and consists of five rows of four squares. You are welcome to make your blanket larger, but you will need to adjust the yarn quantity accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 hanks of Berroco Vintage, or comparable worsted-weight yarn (roughly 1200 yards) in shades of pink and gray\u003cbr\u003eG (4mm) hook\u003cbr\u003escissors\u003cbr\u003eyarn needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOPICS COVERED IN THE TUTORIAL\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 crochet a circle\u003cbr\u003eHow to transform a circle shape into a square without losing any of the center circle's roundness\u003cbr\u003eHow to join motifs together as you go\u003cbr\u003eHow to add a scalloped border to your blanket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlus:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeas for different color schemes\u003cbr\u003eA variation to try\u003cbr\u003eResources","brand":"Polka Dot Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149609320688,"sku":"2940151623995","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151623995_p0.jpg?v=1764012329","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151623995","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}