Softee Chunky Twists - Basketweave Blanket (cr)

Beautiful, classic blanket in a simple basket weave pattern. Measures approx. 46 in (117 cm) wide x 47 in (119.5 cm) long. Shown in Bernat Softee Chunky Twists Thyme Twists (#87243) crochet using size 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) hook.

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MEASUREMENTS
Approx 46 ins [117 cm] wide x 47 ins [119.5 cm] long.

MATERIALS
Bernat Softee Chunky Twists (340 g/12 oz)
5 balls of #87243 (Thyme Twists)

Size 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
12 dc and 7 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

STITCH GLOSSARY
Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next st at front of work 1 row below, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice – 1 dcfp made.
Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next st at back of work 1 row below inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice – 1 dcbp made.

ABBREVIATIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
Ch 154.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of row. 152 hdc.
**2nd row: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). 1 hdc in first hdc. *1 dcfp in each of next 10 sts. 1 dcbp in each of next 10 sts. Rep from * 6 times more. 1 dcfp in each of next 10 sts. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). 1 hdc in first hdc. *1 dcbp in each of next 10 sts. 1 dcfp in each of next 10 sts. Rep from * 6 times more. 1 dcbp in each of next 10 sts. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for approx 3 ins [7.5 cm], ending with 2nd row.***
Beg with 2nd row, rep last 2 rows for approx 3 ins [7.5 cm], ending with 2nd row.**
Rep from ** to ** 6 times more, then from ** to *** once. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Pin Blanket to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.

Edging: 1st rnd: With RS of Blanket facing, join yarn with sl st to top right corner. Ch 2 (does not count as st). Work 150 hdc evenly along top of Blanket, 3 hdc in corner, 105 hdc down side, 3 hdc in corner, 150 hdc along bottom, 3 hdc in corner, 105 hdc up side and 3 hdc in corner. Join with sl st to first hdc. Turn.
2nd rnd: Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.