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RED HEART® "Baby Sport Econo" Pompadour: 18 Ounces No. 1001 White.

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle.

sizes
 
Blanket measures approximately 35" x 35".

gauge
 
GAUGE: Square measures 5" across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

abbreviations
 
ch : chain
dc : double crochet
lp : loop
mm : millimeters
rep : repeat
rnd : round
sl : slip
sp : space
st(s) : stitch(es)
* : repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

instructions
 
SQUARE (Make 49): Ch 3; join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring; join with a sl st in front lp at top of ch-3.
Rnd 2a: Ch 3, * sl st in front lp of next dc, ch 3; rep from * around; sl st in back lp at top of ch-3 of Rnd 1. Rnd 2b: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st as joining, 3 dc in back lp of next dc, ch 3, skip next st, * [3 dc in back lp of next dc] twice, ch 3, skip next st; rep from * around; join to top of ch-3.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in ch-3 sp, * skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp; rep from * around; join in back lp of ch-3.
Rnd 4a: Ch 3, * dc in back lp of each dc to ch-3 sp, dc in back lp of next ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in back lp of next ch, dc in back lp of next ch; rep from * to last 3 dc; dc in back lp of last 3 dc; join to top of ch-3. Fasten off. Rnd 4b: Attach yarn in any remaining front lp of Rnd 4a; ch 1, * sl st in next front lp, ch 1; rep from * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

FINISHING: Sew squares together: 7 wide x 7 high.
Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach yarn in any st; ch 1, work sc evenly around and 3 sc in each corner; join to first sc. Rnd 2: * Ch 3, skip next sc, sl st in next sc; rep from * around, adjusting at corners and end of rnd as necessary. Fasten off.

close-up of Posied Squares

Baby Econo

 
     
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