Princess Of Diamonds Lap Blanket

"This lap blanket is an easy project, doesn’t use much yarn and is suitable for lots of people of all different ages (think the elderly, children, travellers or for anyone who loves to snuggle in a cozy blanket). If you’re looking for a last-minute gift, this blanket would be perfect! Want a bigger blanket? Easy, just continue with round 6 of section 3 until you reach your desired size and then work the border. Section 1 of the pattern is a classic granny square. I use chain 4 and slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring to work into (if you use a magic circle that is fine too). Section 2 works on decreasing the sides of the granny square to change the shape to a diamond. Section 3 works two rounds to set up before the granny square continues. After trying several borders, I opted for scallops. I think it adds a fab finish to the blanket! A round of single crochet (US)/double crochet (UK) is worked first to set up ready to crochet the scallop border. "

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge7 rounds = 10cm X 10cm

Finished SizeApproximately 80cm X 80cm (including border)