You can use this crochet square as the front of a stunning crochet cushion. Alternatively, you can make four of them and join them to create a blanket. In fact, this is one of four different designs intended to go together to create an afghan. The other three crochet squares are also advanced crochet patterns. Have a lot of fun with this one and impress anyone who sees your work. This crochet pattern includes written instructions with images as well as links to video tutorials to help you get through the tricky parts. This crochet pattern uses a variety of advanced stitches including post stitches, picots, clusters, and working in one loop only. You’ll use some of these stitches to create an advanced version of vintage crochet pineapple lace. Even if you’re familiar with all of the stitches (which also include post stitches that create cable-like texture across the top of the blanket), you’ll have to pay close attention to each round to get this blanket just right. It’s an advanced crochet pattern that’s adaptable to different sizes. If you discover that you love working on this pattern, check out some of the other designs in the crafter’s Ravelry store. You’ll find a Griffin, a Phoenix, and a Seahorse all in a similar style to this one. One of the things you’ll learn in this crochet pattern is the use of Anchored Back Loop Single Crochet. You have to have the right tension to get this stitch perfect, which makes it a challenge. This pattern will also have you working chainless foundations, staggered increases, and post stitches. One of the most intriguing crochet stitches that you’ll get to practice in this design is the “toffee popcorn.” This is a regular crochet popcorn stitch except that the middle of the popcorn is worked in a different yarn color! The finished blanket is 76" square plus you’ll add fringe around the entire thing. You’ll need almost 7000 yards of yarn to complete this crochet project! Basic tutorials for this blanket are available on the site’s CAL page for free. However, you’d be wise to purchase the full crochet pattern on Ravelry. You can work it in two colors as shown or in many colors if you really want a challenge.
