Primrose and Proper Blanket

The Primrose and Proper crochet blanket pattern is just the project to help you welcome in cool weather! Its lacy stitch design is feminine and delicate while providing just the right amount of warmth for chilly days. Even if you are a beginner this easy crochet blanket pattern is one you'll be able to figure out quickly. ***This crochet pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF.*** **Difficulty:** Easy **Materials needed:** 6 mm (J) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 2400 -7300 yards of Red Heart Super Saver or Red Heart With Love in “Aran” for a 60″ x 60″ throw-King-sized bedspread. Yarn needle Scissors Stitch markers **Stitches used:**  ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces prev = previous **Additional Stitches:** Working in the 3rd Loop of hdc – Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back and you should see another “V” made by the “yarn over”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”. This is called the 3rd loop. When you are working in rows, this 3rd loop will be facing you after you turn! **Measurements:** 40″ baby “receiving” blanket Toddler blanket Throw blanket Twin size blanket Queen size blanket King size blanket **Gauge:** 13 hdc stitches in 4" **Additional Notes:** -You can adjust the size of your blanket by making the starting chain number divisible by 3 + 1 (the first two chains of the row count as a stitch). -Ch 2, and ch 3 do count as first stitch of row unless otherwise indicated. IMPORTANT *Mark the ch-2 and ch-3 with stitch markers so you don't forget to work the final stitch of the next row into them. Your blanket will start to skew diagonally if you do not do this.*