This is a great project for a confident beginner. However, it is a repeat of row two, so it becomes an easy crochet pattern once you get going. I used the sober granny stitch.

I chose this crochet stitch because it clustered double crochet stitches, which helped mimic the look of dinosaur scales when paired with this yarn.

Blanket Sizes
The pattern is written for a toddler blanket size, but you can easily adjust it to any size you want.

Lovey blanket 20 x 20 inches. Starting chain will be about 65-75 chain stitches. Plan on about 300 yards of yarn.
Square Baby Blanket 31 X 31 inches. The beginning chain will be about 90-100 chain stitches. About 700 yards of yarn.
Throw Blanket (small) 48 X 48 – 60 inches. Starting Chain is approximately 175-185 chain stitches. Plan on about 2,600 yards of yarn.
Throw Blanket (large) 60 X 72 inches. Plan on a starting chain about 190-200 chain stitches. Plan for approximately 4,000 yards of yarn.

Skill Level
Confident Beginner Crocheter.

Finished Size
38 X 38 inches square.

Materials
8 Skeins of Premier Yarns, Dream in the color Storm Cloud or a total of 1,520 yards. This yarn is a number 4 medium-weight yarn.

Crochet Hook Size I, 5.5 MM