HEART to heart

Make this bright and beautiful blanket for a much-loved baby

- ZOE POTRAC

MEASUREMENTS

Finished blanket 74x108cm/29x421/2in.

MATERIALS 5 x 100g (295m) balls of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in White (1001) and 1 ball in each of Pink (Fiesta 1257), Orange (Jaffa 1256), Yellow (Dandelion 1856), Turquoise (Aspen 1422), Blue (Cornish Blue 1841), and Purple (Proper Purple 1855)*. Size 4mm crochet hook. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk

TENSION Each completed square measures 17x17cm.

ABBREVIATIONS Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; dtr, double treble crochet; htr, half treble crochet; slst, slip st; sp(s), space(es); st(s), stitch(es); tr, treble crochet; yrh, yarn round hook.

NOTES The 24 squares are made up of 4 squares in each of the 6 Contrast Colours of Pink, Orange, Yellow, Turquoise, Blue and Purple. Work 1st to 5th rounds in the Contrast Colour and 6th to 8th rounds in White. Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. Figures in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket.

HEART SQUARES (MAKE 24)