Continuous Mitered Square Crochet Afghan Pattern

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1. Paula DeLong says

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   Love the pattern. I’ve been crocheting for many years and this technique was brand new to me. Though I am experienced, I was having a little trouble figuring out the exact corners. I find it very helpful to put a stitch market in the corner every time I begin a new square. Once I started doing that, it became a lot easier for me.

   Thanks for adding an additional technique to my blanket repertoire.

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2. Gemma says

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   Hi – lovely pattern!
   I’m finding that my squares aren’t really square – I think because after the first one there is the joined sc row. Should I try ss instead

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3. Patti Clifford says

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   Do you have left handed instructions for this blanket?

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4. Beth says

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   I really like this pattern so far. I’m almost done with my first skein. I decided to make it bigger by having 10 squares per row and about 14-15 rows total. I ordered four skeins of the Mandala yarn, but just now ordered a fifth, as I only have close to 30 squares done for one skein. My squares are only 4″ each, so I thought my yarn would last for a lot longer. Your notes read that one skein gets you about 33 squares and your squares are almost 5″… how is that possible? I’m following the pattern exactly, so what gives? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

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5. Lenore says

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   Love your pattern but as a left hander I work left to right. I am having a problem with the start of the second row. I worked 14 squares of 29 stitches plus 3. I had to start new ball of yarn and started with a chain but when I join to square below I have extra stitch out side the square. What am I doing wrong please.

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   • Laureen Schroeder says

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     My question too!

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     • Riana says

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       Is there a video tutorial for this please?

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6. Kritika says

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   Hi!
   Have a question on the border… did you use a different yarn for blanket (as it seems only yellow!)? Or just a coincidence?

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7. Sharon says

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   How would I go about making it smaller? Just leave off one square per row?

   I’m still learning and this looks like a good challenge piece!

   Thanks much!
   Sharon

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8. Hannah says

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   So I am looking to do this blanket, but I was wanting to make it bigger…. I have a couch blanket that is about 63in by 48in, so I was wanting to make it similar to that size, give or take. How would I do that? Am I just making more squares? Thank you for your help! Hannah

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9. Jo says

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   Thank you for sharing this pattern! Sewing in a million ends once finshed has always put me off of making a mitre blanket. I’m looking forward to trying this way.

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10. Rayle Hobby says

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    I nauseous dumb but I’m stuck on the 2nd square. Where do I start ? I ended the last square of 9 and I’m thinking I’m going the opposite of what I was doing but the instructions say to go along too edge then along left edge? Help p!ease?

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11. Rebecca says

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    Hi ya. Love this blanket pattern and am really enjoying making it. How do you get each square so flat? I am up to row 3 and still each square looks like it is turned. When I pull it out it’s all aligned but then goes back to being all punched up. Is my tension too tight?

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12. Levi says

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    I love this pattern however I need a little help,
    I am on row 3 but can’t figure out how to get the square to go up and not next to the square below thus making it wider. I’ve pulled it out numerous times but wind up with the same result. Help please!!!

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13. Brionna says

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    Love this pattern and so thankful for your instructions and diagrams. I am new to crochet and am just confused on what to do with the border? I understand the slip stitch part, it’s the multiple rounds I’m not sure I understand. Are we still working through the back loops or is there something I’m missing? Thanks in advance for your help!

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14. Angie says

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    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful pattern 💕 Making a larger one with the Magic Moon skeins my hubby got me 😊 I love the texture this pattern creates, and how light yet warm it is.

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15. J Parnell says

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    Fantastic pattern, very easy to follow.
    Just a note to say my squares came out at a consistent 4 inches and so I needed a lot more yarn to complete the project. I weighed my first square and it was 5 grams, I weighed again when I had completed 5 squares and it was 25 grams, I hope this helps people work out how much yarn is needed 🙂

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    • Kara says

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      Thank you for sharing!

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    • Britton says

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      So glad that it wasn’t just me! My squares are 4 inches every time. Sad thing is, I only have three skeins. May have to settle for a baby blanket instead of a throw.

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16. maureen crayton says

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    wonderful pattern! Can you offer some guidance on how to make the squares bigger, and if this would affect the overall dimensions of the blanket. Thank you!

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    • Kara says

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      Hi Maureen 🙂 To make the squares larger you would need to increase the beginning chain in increments of two. You would also, then, have an additional row added to each square. And yes, if you were planning to do the same number of squares as I did your overall blanket will be bigger.

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17. Sasha says

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    For those who are avoiding this pattern because of all the counting, there is an easy way to avoid it. After you complete the first row’s 3tog corner of each square, place a stitch marker. The marked loop is the first of the 3 corner stitches on the way back across. And if you put stitch markers on the ch1 at each end, you will not have to count at all after each first row (though I recommend counting once in a while, just to be sure of your work).

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18. Tina says

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    Is there a full picture to get an idea of when to do colour changes. Is it every 3 and a half squares? Im not very creative so need to follow what others have done to get it to look ok.

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    • Kara says

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      Hi Tina 🙂 The beauty of this pattern is that is uses a self changing yarn, like Mandala yarn that I used in mine. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about when the color changes are because the yarn does it itself. If you are using a solid color yarn, I would say to just change colors whenever you feel it would look best.

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19. Sonia B says

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    Hi 🙂 LOVE this project so much. I am making this with about 24 different solid colours like a patchwork blanket. I am crocheting each new square over the tails of the previous square so that I have absolutely no ends to weave in except the very last tail (intend to do a border like yours). It is working up beautifully and it is a very relaxing and addictive project. Thanks for a lovely pattern! The construction is so clever and texture beautiful <3

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20. Sue says

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    Kara, loving this! You are amazing!
    I would like to make the squares larger, like a 6 inch or a 10 inch square, do I need to keep my starting chain to an odd or even number? Or will any number of starting chain work?
    Thank you very much! Sue

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21. Jennifer C says

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    Love love love!!! Just curious: did it just happen to work out that all your edging was in the yellowy color, was it intentional, or is there part of the edging I’m not seeing in the pictures that ended up other colors. Can’t wait to get started!!!

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22. Argyro Magaliou says

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    Hello Kara! I love your pattern! So I started my project,finished first row of squares, I am now at the second square of row 2.I don’t know where to begin….I don’t get the instructions…a little help please!

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23. Lina Lani says

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    Beautiful! Can’t wait to try. Thanks for sharing

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24. Laurie Rios says

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    Hi Kara,
    I love this pattern. It’s so beautiful! I REALLY want to make it! I have one question – first I want to say that no matter how many times I rip it out, I wind up with two very different (and messy looking) size squares – then I rip! I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
    The question is, In the first instruction, after ch 34, you say “work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 14 ch…Is it the same to say “15 sc, starting with the 2nd ch from hook.”? I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I’ve only done basic stuff so far and I, somehow, keep messing up my count. Can you help me? Thanks in advance!

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    • Kara says

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      Hi Laurie 🙂 You are correct, “work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 14 ch” is the same as saying 15 sc, starting with the 2nd ch from hook.” Hope that helps!

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25. Linda Smith says

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    I just moved into a new house & I threw my shawl (made of Mandala in Centaur) on the back of my new sofa. It looked gorgeous! So imagine my delight when I saw your stunning afghan!

    I started working the pattern, but I have a question before I get too far into it. Row 1 measures a little less than 3.5 inches from the first 15 sc to the sc3tog. Am I correct in thinking that it should be 4.5 inches?

    Thank you for sharing your lovely pattern & for your help!

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    • Kara says

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      Hi Linda 🙂 Congratulations on your new home! I’m so happy you like the pattern. And yes, you are correct, my squares did measure about 4.5 in. You can have a tighter gauge than I do. The pattern will still work up just as nicely, just with smaller squares. Or you can try to go up a hook size. Hope that helps!

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26. Jessica says

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    I don’t know what I am doing wrong but my counts don’t equal yours. I am trying to do the first block and I did the sc in the first 14 and sc 3 tog, but my last chains equal 16. Going to try it again.

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    • Jessica says

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      Never mind

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27. Kate says

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    Almost finished with my blanket- I must have a tighter stitch or something because I’m on my 4th mandala ball and I still have a much smaller blanket than yours. I don’t know exact dimensions, but I’m making it a baby blanket since it definitely won’t work for an adult.
    I think my squares are 4 x 4 inches maybe. But just as a heads up to everyone that may also crochet tight. I should have used a bigger hook.

    Also I now count in my sleep… haha lots of stitch counting in this one. Good luck folks- the texture is worth it though.

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    • Dana says

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      Thanks for your info! I’m hoping to start this pattern as a stash-buster and I have pretty tight tension. I’ll plan to go up a hook size or two!

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28. Kate says

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    Love this pattern. Using 3 different colors instead of the mandala, so I will be weaving in loose ends, but love how it’s going! Also using 5.5mm since I tend to crochet on the tight side. Working up really quickly! Already have 2 other people who would like me to make one for them. 😀

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29. Stine N says

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    Loving this pattern so far! This is my first crochet project in years! Do you have any recommendations for changing to a new ball of yarn? Do you leave a tail that you sew/weave back in or do you trim your ends really short?

    I found this comment from the color changing tutorial. “…in order to ‘anchor’ your tails, take a darning needle and weave the loose tails in on the back side securely with a back stitch. What is a back stitch? It’s an embroidery stitch. No amount of crocheting over any loose tail will secure it from coming loose and unraveled. Any good crocheter or knitter knows to weave their tails in with a needle.”

    This doesn’t mention knotting the yarn. Do you do a square knot before weaving the ends?

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    • Kara says

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      Hello 🙂 I do not knot my tails but instead leave a long tail and weave it in as described in your comment.

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30. Anabelia Craft Design says

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    Really glorious!! And gorgeous color shades as well! Pinned! Have a wonderful day, dear! 💕🍃🌸🍃

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31. Diane M Kasperski says

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    Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful pattern.

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32. Jennifer says

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    I have a quick question about the pattern, your notes say that one ball will make 33 squares, is that correct? I just finished my first ball and only have about 12 squares.

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    • Kara says

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      Yes, that is correct. I just recounted to make sure and 1 ball got me through 33 squares. Are you using Mandala for this?

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      • Jennifer says

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        Oh darn, I’ve been using Bernat Pop, I didn’t even realize they had different yardages. But I appreciate you taking time to double check that for me!

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33. Charlotte Kidwell says

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    Hi Kara:
    I have the same question as Chris Eskenazi…. Is there a YouTube tutorial on this technique for those of us who sometimes find a visual tutorial easier than written instructions, especially with a technique that is new to us? If so, that would be great! I love your designs and your patterns are so easy to follow….it’s just this technique that I would love to see demonstrated on video. Thanks!

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    • Gemma says

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      Hi – lovely pattern!
      I’m finding that my squares aren’t really square – I think because after the first one there is the joined sc row. Should I try ss instead?

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34. Chris Eskenazi says

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    Is there a Youtube Video on this pattern?? Would like to see how it is made in real time. Thank you

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35. Susan Licht says

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    This pattern is beautiful. I had the exact yarn in my collection so I started immediately. I found that it has a few pitfalls, if you are a tight crocheter it will cause problems, the squares begin to pull in the mitered corners. I changed hooks but still had problems. So finally I frogged 2 rows in and put the yarn away. It is not a relaxing crochet project, i loved it but just tired of all the counting. It is an advanced crocheting project.s

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36. Barb says

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    Thanks – yes it does. I found my silly mistake!

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37. Barb says

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    I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong – I’m starting the second square – row 1. It looks like the second square is left of the first one – I’m not exactly sure where exactly row 1 is. I don’t see where the chains get added.

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    • Kara says

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      Hi Barb 🙂 you are correct that the second square of row 1 gets added to the left of the first. You should be working Row 1 along the edge of the rows from the first square and then when you reach the bottom corner, add on your chains. Hope that helps!

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    • Janice says

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      I love this pattern, but I am having trouble with square two, do you have a video on starting it?

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38. amy says

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    have 3 mandalas had to start…thank you for your pattern.

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39. Tajah says

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    This is a fantastic pattern, and your instructions are so clear. It’s unlike anything I have found in the yarn-iverse. I will certainly be trying this when I can get my hands on some of the self striping, Mandala yarn. Thank you for sharing your creation. It’s inspiring for new crocheters, like myself.

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40. Bob says

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    Great pattern Kara. Thank you for sharing. Can ‘t wait to try this afghan in the Mandala yarn, my new favorite .Recently finished a rectangular granny square afghan with Mandala, it feels and drapes beautifully.

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41. Tina says

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    I LOVE this design! It seems so simple but I don’t think it would bore me like so many other blankets I’ve tried.

    Question: Would this work up ok with a heavier weight yarn? I realize it would be larger but is that all?

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    • Kara says

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      Hi Tina 🙂 Yep, you can work it up in another weight yarn … just be sure to change your hooks size accordingly too.

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42. Kate says

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    Love the pattern!! Do you think the pattern would work using green hdc instead of sc? Thanks for the advice 😀

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    • Kara says

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      Hi Kate 🙂 I’m not sure if that would work since the stitches would be taller.

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43. Olga says

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    Thank you this is beautiful. love that it is worked continuously with each square..

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44. Susan says

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    Hi Kara!
    Thanks You for this Absolutely Awesome and Gorgeous pattern! Your pattern is so very clear and easy to follow. I love your diagrams! Your blanket turned out just beautiful.
    Thank You for sharing your creativity with us.
    Kind Regards, Susan

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45. deborah says

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    Genius design! This is a blanket I would enjoy crocheting! Well done!

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46. Preeti says

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    Wow! That looks great, Kara! And the color combinations are lovely:)

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47. Patty says

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    This is a wonderful pattern. How large is the blanket when using 3 cakes of the Mandala yarn?

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    • Kara says

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      Finished afghan as written measures approximately 52 in. x 40 in. but can be easily adjusted to any size.

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      • Patty says

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        Thank you!

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    • Megan says

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      Hello! I just started this blanket and have a quick question – Do you work in the back loops only if the foundation chains or the entire V stitch?

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