"Puff stitches create texture and add an elegant look to this 12” (30.5 cm) double v-stitch granny square. This square is part of the Textures and Tassels Blanket Crochet Along. Materials Lion Brand Heartland yarn (Solids: 100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 251 yd/230 m; Tweeds: 94% acrylic/6% rayon, 4 oz/113 g, 200 yd/183 m). Clover Amour US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size that matches gauge or you prefer using with medium weight yarn. Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker set (optional, but helpful). Clover Chibi yarn needle."

This Lacy Chainless Blanket is such an easy and unique way to stay warm during any season. Try something new by learning how to crochet a blanket that doesn't start with typical chain stitches. In essence, this crochet blanket has no beginning, or at least not one that you're used to. Work this up in five different sizes that range from extra small to extra large so that everyone in your family can enjoy it.

"This easy crochet afghan pattern pays homage to the traditional Log Cabin quilt squares with a beachy crochet version! You can make this pattern into afghan blocks for a fun pieced afghan, or simply continue on for a fun continuous blanket pattern. This makes an excellent crochet stash buster- as you'll use just about 100 yards of each color for the 12" crochet afghan square blocks. Make it into a true scrap blanket, or use the colors of your choice for a cohesive look."

This Bear Lovey Blanket is the perfect project to salvage a favorite item of your child's. The main piece of the blankie was taken from a pair of pj's that had a broken zipper, which is a great way to upcycle. A single crochet border is worked around the blanket with a sharp crochet hook and the bear applique is attached at the end. The bear is worked in rounds and once the blanket is complete it will become your child's new favorite friend. When learning how to crochet a blanket, this is a great crochet design to start out with.

Using small amounts of sport or DK weight yarn and the puff stitch and long double crochet stitch you can make this fabulous cornered hearts square. This free crochet pattern is great to use around Valentine's Day. Make a homemade granny square afghan to drape over your sofa. This red and white granny square measures six inches when complete.

"The Elegant Ombre Baby Blanket is an easy to crochet blanket pattern that can be customized to any size using the stitch multiple provided in the pattern. The blanket uses Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn to achieve the color changes and is created in an easy bean stitch pattern. The project includes a complete video tutorial for both the right and left handed crocheter. This tutorial walks them through both the bean stitch body of the blanket as well as the lacy border."

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"The Elmview Beanie crochet pattern was designed for the Scarf of the Month Club. Normally, this time of year isn't when I design a beanie pattern. I'm usually too busy dreaming of hot weather to think of the cold. However, I fell in love with this stitch pattern. The little puff stitches in the diagonal pattern makes me so happy! So, here it is! Even if it isn't hat weather where you are, it's never too early to start stocking up for Fall."