Bennington Blanket Square

"Bennington Blanket Square can be made 6 inches or 8 inches across. The square uses crossed spike stitches as a textural accent. The square could look pretty made in two colors so that the color of the spike stitches is in contrast to the color behind it. Difficulty Level: Intermediate Finished Measurements: 6 or 8 inches square. Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pacific (60% Acrylic, 40% Superwash Merino; 213 yds; 100 g; yarn weight category 4/medium/worsted): #13 Gold Or Cascade Yarns Anthem Worsted (100% Acrylic; 186 yds; 100 g; yarn weight category 4/medium/worsted): #69 Orchid. Crochet Hook: J (6 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge. Gauge: First 5 rnds of square = About 4 ½ inches square."

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeFirst 5 rnds of square = About 4 1/2 inches square

Finished Size6 or 8 inches square

Materials List

• Around 40 yds worsted weight acrylic or wool blend yarn
• Size J (6 mm) crochet, or size needed to match gauge
• Tapestry needle