Sailor's Valentine Blanket

Inspired by antique souvenirs common to seafarers, known as a "Sailor's Valentine". Stitches/ Terms to know: Magic Ring Ch – Chain Ch sp – Chain space Sl st – Slip stitch Sk st – Skip/ skipped stitch Sc – Single crochet Hdc – Half-double crochet Dc – Double crochet Dc2Tog, Dc3Tog, Dc4Tog – Double crochet 2, 3, or 4 together Popcorn – 4 Dc version BLO – Back loop only BP – Back post Notes: Worked in the round; do not turn work. U.S. terms Gauge not important; use appropriate hook for yarn. Center mandala is a standard size; third section repeats to desired size.