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Pick ‘n’ mix (Part 1)Your block blanket journey starts here with the �rst part of our crochet-along project by Lucy Croft.

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NOTEFor your blanket, you’ll need two squares in this pattern in two different colourways. Make one with Yarns B, C, E and F, and one with Yarns A, G, D and H.

SQUAREUsing Yarn F, make a magic loop.Round 1 (RS) Ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), (tr, ch1) 7 times into the loop, ss to third of beg ch-4 to join. [8tr, 8 ch-1 sps]Round 2 *Ch8, ss to 5th ch from hook, ch3, skip next ch-1 sp, ss to next tr; rep from * another 7 times, working last ss to st at base of beg ch-8. Fasten off. [16 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-5 loops]Round 3 Join Yarn C with ss to any ch-5 loop, ch3 (counts as tr), (1tr, ch3, 2tr) in same ch-5 loop, *skip next 2 ch-3 sp, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in next ch-5 loop; rep from * another 6 times, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. [32 tr, 8 ch-3 sps].Round 4 Join Yarn E with ss to any ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as tr), (ch1, tr) 6 times in same ch-3 sp, *skip next 2 tr, dc in sp between next 2 groups of 2 tr, skip next 2 tr, tr in next ch-3 sp, (ch1, tr) 6 times in same ch-3 sp; rep from * another 6 times, skip next 2 tr, dc in sp between next 2 groups of 2 tr, skip next 2 tr, ss to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. [8 dc, 8 petals of 7 tr, 6 ch-1 sps]Round 5 Join Yarn B with ss to 3rd tr of any petal, *ch3, skip (ch1, tr, ch1) ss to next tr, skip (ch1, tr, ch1, tr), (dtr, ch2, dtr, ch2, dtr) in next dc, ss to 3rd tr of next petal; rep from * another 7 times, working last ss in first ss.

Fasten off. [8 ch-3 sps, 24 dtr, 16 ch-2 sps]Round 6 Join Yarn C with ss to any ch-3 sp, *ch7, ss in same ch-3 sp, ch3, ss in next ch-2 sp, ch2, ss in next ch-2 sp, ch3, ss in next ch-3 sp, ch3, ss in next ch-2 sp, ch2, ss in next ch-2 sp, ch3, ss in next ch-3 sp; rep from * another 3 times, working last ss in first ss. [4 ch-7 sps, 32 ch-3 sps, 16 ch-2 sps] Round 7 Ss in next ch-7 sp, ch4 (counts as tr, ch1), *(tr, ch1, 2dtr, ch1, tr, ch1, tr) in same ch-7 sp, ch1, (tr, ch1) twice in next ch-3 sp, (htr, ch1) twice in next ch-2 sp, (dc, ch1, dc) in each of next 2 ch-3 sps, (ch1, htr) twice in next ch-2 sp, (ch1, tr) twice in next ch-3 sp, ch1, tr in next ch-7 sp, ch1; rep from * another 3 times, omitting final tr and ch1, ss to 3rd of beg ch-4. Fasten off. [4 corners of 4tr, 2 dtr, 4 ch-1 sps, 4 sides of 12 ch-1 sps, 4 tr, 4 htr, 4dc] Round 8 Join Yarn F with ss to first tr of any corner, ch2 (counts as htr), htr in each ch-sp and each st around working a ch-2 sp at each corner. Fasten off. [136 htr, 4 ch-2 sps]

We’re so excited to finally start sharing our crochet-along project with you. This first block is worked in four different shades and has a lacy central star. Fantastic.

The Pick ‘n’ Mix crochet-along blanket is made up of 12 vibrant squares in total, each worked in two different colourways. You’ll find a new square pattern in each issue of Simply Crochet until the main part of the blanket is complete, followed by all the joining and border details you’ll need. Look out for Part 2 in issue 50.

Turn to page 40 to find out more about designer Lucy Croft and what inspired this beautiful block blanket project.

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YOU WILL NEEDQuantites of yarn given are enough to complete the entire blanket. You will need both colourways and borders as listed below.■ Cascade 220 (100% Peruvian

Highland wool, 100g/200m), see below for details.

■ A 5mm (US H/8) hookFor yarn stockists contact LoveCrochet 0845 544 2196 www.lovecrochet.com Colourway 1 ■ 1 skein of each:

Yarn B Cyan Blue (8891) Yarn C Violet (7809) Yarn E Lagoon (7812) Yarn F Azure (8892)

Colourway 2 ■ 1 skein of each:

Yarn A Bright Red (8414) Yarn G Cerise (7802) Yarn D Granny Smith Green (8914) Yarn H Orange Sherbet (7825)

Border ■ 2 skeins of Yarn K Grey (8501)

MEASUREMENTSEach square measures 20x20cm (8x8in)Finished blanket measures 144x94cm (56½x37in)

ABBREVIATIONSFor a full list, see page 92

EASYPEASY

The second colour combination highlights different rounds, giving it a fresh look.

SPECIAL PICK ‘N’ MIX CROCHET-ALONG YARN PACKS WITH ALL OF THE COLOURFUL SKEINS YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS PROJECT ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT WWW.LOVECROCHET.COM/CASCADE-YARNS-SIMPLY-CROCHET-CAL-COLOUR-PACK

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