The Skill-Builder Crochet Blanket Crochet Along was fun! Plenty of crocheters learned new techniques for interesting stitches and improved projects. Although the “Crochet Along” part has ended, but you can still build your skills! The entire pattern is now available. Whether you’ve mastered all the basic crochet stitches, or you just know how to chain and single crochet, you’ll learn new skills with each square you complete.
The Construction
The Skill-Builder Crochet Blanket is made up of 12 pieces crocheted separately. You’ll use a different stitch pattern for each square, and along with each stitch pattern you’ll learn a new skill. You’ll also pick up tips and tricks for making your crochet look its best.
When the squares are complete, you’ll block them, join them using a crocheted seam, then add an edging.
Skills Built
The list is long! You’ll learn to:
- Crochet into the back bump of a chain
- Understand the use of turning chains
- Pick up stitches evenly along an edge
- Read pattern instructions
- Understand crochet symbol charts
- Understand stitch multiples
- Crochet twelve stitch patterns
- Create linked stitches
- Work rows without turning
- AND MORE!
Crochet Blanket in 2 Sizes
- 7″ squares for a baby blanket measuring about 24″ [61 cm] wide by 33″ [84 cm] long, using three colors
- 13″ squares for a large blanket measuring about 42″ [107 cm] wide by 57″ [145 cm] long, using four colors
The Yarn
I recommend using Plymouth Encore, a worsted-weight blend of 75% acrylic/25% wool. The wool content allows the yarn to be blocked nicely, and this yarn holds up to washing! Each skein of Plymouth Encore contains about 200 yards [182 m].
You’ll need a total of about 4 balls for the small size and 13 balls for the large size. Details about yarn colors and amounts are included in the pattern introduction.
Build Your Skills With the Complete Pattern
Buy the pattern using one of the links below. You’ll receive all the information you need, including links to video tutorials for each square.
Purchase on Ravelry Purchase on PayhipBe sure to check into the Ravelry group thread to see what questions crocheters asked during the Crochet Along. #SkillbuilderCA
To brush up on your crochet skills, check out Crochet: Basics & Beyond.
