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Chunky Blankets

Chunky Weekend Blanket

A squishy lap blanket in super bulky yarn and moss stitch — a simple two-row rhythm that grows fast enough to finish over a weekend or two.

Beginner8–10 hours

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  1. 01How to crochetA step-by-step path from your first slip knot to a finished project.
  2. 02Essential stitchesChain, single, half double and double crochet, explained.
  3. 03Reading crochet patternsRounds, repeats, brackets and stitch counts, decoded.
  4. 04Crochet abbreviationsEvery common abbreviation with its UK equivalent.
  5. 05Yarn weightsWhat “DK” and “worsted” really mean, in one chart.
  6. 06Hook sizesMetric, US and UK hook sizes side by side.
  7. 07GaugeCheck your gauge and see how it changes your finished size.
  8. 08Magic ringStart rounds with no hole in the middle.

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