MATERIALS - 5mm crochet hook - Approximately 3912 yards of worsted weight yarn. This is a great scrap buster project to add to as you complete other projects. This would also be a really fun temperature blanket! The sample yarn used 8 skeins of Herrschners Worsted Stripes in color Foliage. - Darning needle - Scissors - Favorite cup of coffee or tea to enjoy while you relax! - Don’t forget that new show you wanted to catch up on. GAUGE 12 sts and 9 rows = 4" x 4" in half double crochet. The overall measurements of the piece: 60” wide by 80” long for an oversized throw blanket. You can alter the width of this blanket easily by changing your beginning stitch count. Each repeat is about 5 1/2” wide. DIFFICULTY This pattern is best suited for Advanced Beginner