Crochet Vibrant Mosaic Floral Throw Blanket

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in 5 colors (A, B, C, D, E)
• Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

12 double crochet stitches = 4 inches in pattern

Pattern Instructions:

Hexagon Motif (make 12)

Round 1: Using Color A, create a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Change to Color B, ch 3, dc in the same st, *ch 1, 2 dc in the next st* repeat around. Join with sl st. (24 sts)

Round 3: Change to Color C, ch 3, dc in the same st, *ch 1, 2 dc in the next ch-1 space* around. Join with sl st. (36 sts)

Round 4: Change to Color D, ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space around. Join with sl st. (36 sc)

Joining Hexagons

• Lay out hexagons in a pleasing arrangement.
• Join using slip stitches through the outer loops of adjacent hexagons.

Border

Round 1: Attach Color E to a corner and ch 1, sc in the same st, *sc in each st across, 3 sc in the corner st* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st (shell made), skip 1 st, dc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends with tapestry needle. Block the blanket to finish shaping.