skill level needed and what you’ll learn

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