Bernat Diamond Delight Granny Blanket Crochet Kit

The Diamond Delight is a granny-stitch blanket laid out in bold diamonds of color. Herrschners packs it as a kit with the easy crochet instructions and all the Bernat Blanket yarn you need, so there's nothing to match or count before you start.

Bernat Blanket is a plush super bulky (#6) polyester, so every stitch covers a lot of ground. The finished throw measures 53 x 60 inches (135 x 152 cm), big enough for the back of a sofa or the foot of a bed.

Who it's for

• A first full-size blanket after a few granny squares
• A quick gift: super bulky yarn grows fast
• Crocheters who like color without changing yarn every row
• A plush, soft throw for the living room

Making it

You'll need a US L-11 (8 mm) hook, which isn't in the box. Plush yarn hides stitches, so count as you go and place a marker at each corner. If you'd rather use a different super bulky yarn, check its weight with the Yarn Weight Calculator and work out yardage with the Yarn Estimator.

Looking after it

Follow the care label on the Bernat Blanket ball bands that come in the kit. Plush yarn can be slippery, so weave tails in securely.