Pumpkin Blanket Square

"This fun 8 inch crochet blanket square uses mostly puff stitches to make a unique texture. The puff stitches and the bright orange color remind one of pumpkins, so this square makes a cute addition to an autumn throw blanket. Difficulty Level: Intermediate Finished Measurements: About 8 inches square. Yarn: Cascade Yarns Pacific (60% Acrylic, 40% Superwash Merino Wool; 213 yds; 100 g; Worsted Weight/4/Medium): About 85 yds #101 Red Orange. Crochet Hook: J (6 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge. Notions: Tapestry needle. Gauge: 4 rnds of square pattern = About 4 inches square gently stretched."

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

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

Crochet Gauge4 rnds of square pattern = About 4 inches square when gently stretched

Finished SizeAbout 8 inches square

Materials List

• About 85 yds Cascade Yarns Pacific #101 Red Orange
• Size J (6 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to match gauge
• Tapestry needle