Play Your Cards Right Blanket by Sue Stapleton

Play Your Cards Right Blanket

Crochet
August 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
4.0 mm (G)
4320 - 4484 yards (3950 - 4100 m)
104cm across one hexagon side - 150 across the centre of the blanket
both US and UK
English
This pattern is available for AU$10.50 AUD buy it now

THIS IS A FULLY TESTED BLANKET DESIGNED AND CREATED BY AUBURNCRAFT CROCHET DESIGN.
Examples created by my pattern testers can be viewed on my webpage.

This pattern incorporates basic crochet stitches, along with my own original stitch, Front Post Treble, Back Post Treble 2 Together (US terms). A short video tutorial demonstrating this stitch is available on my YouTube channel. Auburncraft Crochet Design.

This stitch creates an embossed look that is reversible and seen on both sides of the blanket. The lettering for this design does appear mirrored on the reverse side. This is a hexagon shaped blanket. See the pictures for sizing.

This is a written pattern available in both US and UK Terminology and comes with a colour block graph. A short tutorial on understanding colour block graphs is available on my Webpage. https://auburncraftcrochetdesign.com/tutorials
This pattern is written in English.

Materials

Yarn Weight: DK (8 ply)

Stylecraft Special Dk 100gm balls.  295m/322.6yd per ball. (click here for supplier)

 14 Balls – Citron (Col 1263). Total Yarn Used (if gauge is met): approx. 3,945 m / 4,314.3 yd

Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6) (click here for Clover Armour Hook). 

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Usage & Copyright Information*

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, provided you credit Auburncraft Crochet Design as the designer and include a link to the pattern in your listing where possible.

Please note that my patterns, written instructions and images are protected by copyright. Do not copy, reproduce, rewrite, redistribute or claim any part of this pattern as your own.

Do not use my photographs to promote or sell items you have made. Please take and use your own photographs of your finished work.

Many hours of work have gone into designing, writing, testing and producing this pattern. By purchasing or downloading this pattern, you agree that the pattern itself is for personal use only and may not be resold, shared, copied, redistributed or reproduced in any form.

This pattern has been tested by a large group of crocheters with varying levels of crochet experience.

I’d love to see your creations, so please feel free to share photographs of your finished blanket!

Before You Begin

This pattern assumes a basic knowledge of crochet and the ability to follow written and technical instructions.

Any modifications you make — including using different yarn, changing the hook size or altering the finished size — are made at your own discretion and responsibility. Results will vary depending on the yarn and modifications used.

Your PDF can be downloaded from the confirmation email or from the download section of your account after purchase.

Please do not copy, rewrite, redistribute, or claim this pattern as your own. Do not resell my patterns in any form.

This pattern has been tested by a large group with varying levels of crochet experience.

Download the PDF file from the confirmation email or from the download section of your account after purchase.

This pattern assumes a basic knowledge of crochet and the ability to follow technical instructions.

Any modifications—such as using different yarn or adjusting the size—are made at your own discretion and responsibility. All calculations are to be your own.

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