Mitred Square Blanket in Stylecraft Life DK - 9956 - Downloadable PDF

Mitred Square Blanket in Stylecraft Life DK

What is Being Made

This is a crochet blanket pattern featuring a mitered square construction. The design creates a geometric blanket composed of individual mitered squares that are worked and assembled together. The finished blanket is available in one size and offers a modern, structured aesthetic through its distinctive angled square motifs.

Craft and Primary Technique

This is a crochet project designed for intermediate-level crafters. The primary technique involves creating mitered squares, which are constructed by working decreases at the corners to form precise diagonal lines. Mitering is a classic crochet technique that produces sharp, professional-looking corners and clean geometric patterns. This method requires understanding how to work strategic decreases to achieve the characteristic angled appearance of mitered construction.

Stitches and Stitch Work

While the specific stitch abbreviations are referenced in the pattern chart, the mitered square technique typically employs fundamental crochet stitches combined with strategic decreasing methods. The pattern uses a charted format to guide stitch placement and decreases, allowing crocheters to follow the visual representation of the square construction. The intermediate difficulty level indicates that crafters should be comfortable reading charts and executing consistent decreases to maintain the mitered shape throughout each square.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern calls for Stylecraft Life DK yarn, which is a double knit weight yarn. DK weight yarn is a versatile mid-weight option that works well for blankets, providing good drape and structure while remaining relatively quick to work. The pattern is designed to be worked with appropriate crochet hooks suitable for DK weight yarn. Stylecraft Life DK is produced by Spectrum Yarns and is available in a range of colors, allowing crafters to choose colorways that suit their preferences.

Pattern Details

• Designer: Helen Boreham
• Pattern Number: 9956
• Format: Downloadable PDF
• Yarn Brand: Stylecraft
• Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knit)
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Project Type: Blankets and Throws

The pattern includes a detailed chart grid system to guide the construction of each mitered square, with numbered rows and columns for precise stitch placement. This downloadable PDF format allows crafters to print the pattern and reference it while working on their blanket project.