Piggyback Stitch Warm Up America Block by Marie Segares

Piggyback Stitch Warm Up America Block

Crochet
April 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Block should measure approximately 6.5” (16.5 cm) across before adding border.
5.5 mm (I)
56 - 68 yards (51 - 62 m)
Block: 7” (18 cm) width x 9” (23 cm) height.
US
English
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This simple stitch pattern adds visual interest to any project. This block is sized for donation to Warm Up America, a charity that distributes handmade blankets to people in need.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog by following the link below.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable pdf for sale on Ravelry includes includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting flat in rows
Increasing, decreasing by skipping stitches
Crocheting in the round (for edging)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Block: 7” (18 cm) width x 9” (23 cm) height.

Materials
Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn (100% acrylic, 4.5 oz/128 g/268 yd/245 m) – 1 skein in 01222 Fern, or approximately 68 yd (62 m) in any medium weight yarn.

US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needle.

Gauge
Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Block should measure approximately 6.5” (16.5 cm) across before adding edging.