Botany Blanket

**Everyday Pattern Discount** Spend $15 or more and automatically receive 15% off your order at checkout. *(Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previous purchases.)* ——— Cozy up under romantic floral stripes in this blanket made with hexagon, square, and triangle motifs. Tonal yarn colors add depth to the flowers and leaves, which pop against a natural white background. Each motif is then outlined in color so that when the motifs are joined, bold floral stripes appear. The unique layout of this blanket creates a scalloped edge on the short sides, perfect for draping over a bed. Choose from two sizes: instructions for a large throw and lapghan are included. **How This Blanket Is Made** This blanket is made with hexagon, square, and triangle motifs, which are joined into strips with single crochet. By working the seam on the wrong side, a dotted line on the front will separate each motif. The strips are then single crochet joined together and a border is added. Photo tutorials and two short videos will assist you in assembling your blanket. Pattern is written in US crochet terms. **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Concentration Level** Some concentration required. This pattern involves the use of several special stitches (see list below), so depending on your experience level, some focus may be required for the first few motifs you make. **Stitches Used** Chains, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, clusters, shells, single crochet join, half double crochet join, double crochet join, single crochet decreases (sc2tog and sc3tog), double crochet decreases (dc3tog) **Techniques Used** Adjustable ring (magic loop), working in rounds, joining motifs and strips with single crochet **Finished Measurements** Large Throw: 69.5 x 56.5 inches (176.5 x 143.5 cm) Lapghan: 51.5 x 44 inches (131 x 113 cm) **Materials** Large Throw: approximately 6000 yards medium-weight yarn in 11 colors Lapghan: approximately 3400 yards medium-weight yarn in 11 colors The sample shown here is the Large Throw size and was made with a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook and Cascade 220 medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (220 yds/201 m; 3.5 oz/100 g per hank) in the following colors: #9572 Cabernet, #1075 Raspberry Coulis, #1076 Antique Lilac, #1036 Chive, #1052 Calla Green, #1051 Fern, #8010 Natural, #2415 Sunflower, #8412 Pear, #1054 Mallard Blue, and #9634 Aqua Haze. Pattern includes a chart with approximate quantity (in yards and meters) of each yarn color needed for each size blanket. **Suggested Yarn Substitutes** Sample was made with medium-weight wool, but feel free to substitute the medium-weight yarn of your choice. Acrylic and cotton would also be good options. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may also be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted. **Gauge (not blocked)** Hexagon Motif: Rnds 1–3 = 3.5 inches (9 cm) from point to point; 2 inches (5 cm) on each side Square Motifs: Rnds 1–3 = 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) in diameter Triangle Motif: Rnds 1–3 = 3.5 inches (9 cm) on each side PATTERN INCLUDES • An 11-page premium pattern pdf with professional full-color photographs. • Linked Table of Contents for easy navigation. • Instructions for 2 sizes: large throw and lapghan. • Yarn needed (in yards/meters) per color and blanket size. • List of abbreviations used, plus detailed instructions for special stitches and techniques. • Clear written instructions with photos of each completed round. • Stitch counts provided for every round to help you stay on track. • Chart with approximate quantity (in yards and meters) of each yarn color needed for each size blanket. • Stitch charts for hexagon, square, and triangle motifs. • Assembly diagram, detailed instructions, and photo and video tutorials to guide layout, finishing, and assembly. This pattern listing includes 2 downloadable files: (1) Main Pattern PDF presents the pattern in a 2-column layout with color photos, a full stitch chart for each motif, and assembly diagrams. Images include alt text. (2) Print- and Screen-Friendly PDF: An additional text-only pdf presents the pattern in a simplified 1-column layout. PDF has been tagged for accessibility and tested on a screen reader. Pattern written in US crochet terms. Technical editing by [Randy Cavaliere][1] [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/people/YarnPrincess