The William Blanket is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up. It features a main colour that acts as the background, 3 contrast colours that are used alternately to create two textured stripes; a large one comprised of two rows of puff stitches and a small one which looks like little hearts from the right side.

Skill level: Advanced beginner
Crochet skills required: chain, single crochet, half-double crochet and puff stitch

This pattern is written is standard US terms.

Finished size: This pattern includes instructions for the following 16 sizes

Lovey - 10”x10”
Security/Cuddle - 14”x17”
Cradle - 14”x30”
Stroller/Baby - 30”x40”
Receiving - 40”x40”
Swaddle - 48”x48”
Crib - 45”x60”
Toddler - 42”x52”
Lapghan - 40”x48”
Small Throw - 52”x60”
Large Throw/Afghan - 60”x72”
Twin - 66”x90”
Twin XL - 66”x108”
Full/Double - 90”x96”
Queen - 96”x108”
King - 108”x108”

A crochet chart detailing the pattern repeat is included in the pattern along with a checklist to help you remember which section you’re working on and which contrast colour to use next.

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