skill level – intermediate
The Macarla Blanket includes more involved stitch patterns and shapes. I recommend making it after the Wrapped In Love Blanket and the Diamond Blanket.
what you’ll learn
This is what you’ll learn while making the Macarla Blanket:
- double crochet through the back loop only (UK terminology) / single crochet through the back loop only (US terminology)
- crocheting more complex shapes
- joining crochet together using whip stitch
what you’ll need to know
It helps to know how to do these stitches and techniques before starting the Macarla Blanket:
- how to wind a skein into a ball
- slip knot
- chain
- double crochet (UK terminology) / single crochet (US terminology)
- counting stitches
- checking the row length
- join chunky yarn using the Chunky Yarn Joining Kit
- how to fasten off
- how to weave in ends