I love the idea of a back-to-school blanket. Whether your child is going to preschool, where he’ll have nap time, or heading o to college, where she’ll live in a dorm (and probably also have nap time), a handmade blanket is a great way to wrap them in love when you aren’t there to do it yourself.

Finished Size: 48” square.
Yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky (100% acrylic; 108 yd 99 m/3½ oz 100 g): #28046 grey heather (A), 8 balls; #28630 pumpkin (B), 3 balls; #28223 grass (C), 2 balls.

Hook: Size N/P-15 (10 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge: Motif = 8½“ tall × 10” wide.