Materials needed:

• Yarn (choose a type and color of your liking)
• Crochet hook (choose a size that is appropriate for your yarn)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Instructions:

1. Begin by making a slip knot on your crochet hook.
2. Chain a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 1. For example, if you want a blanket that is 40 inches wide, you would need to chain 161 stitches (40 inches x 4 stitches = 160 stitches, plus 1 additional stitch).
3. Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook, and in each chain across. When you reach the end of the row, turn your work.
4. Row 2: Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch across. When you reach the end of the row, turn your work.
5. Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in the next 2 stitches, double crochet in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * across the row. When you reach the end of the row, turn your work.
6. Row 4: Chain 1, double crochet in the next 2 stitches, single crochet in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * across the row. When you reach the end of the row, turn your work.
7. Row 5: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), double crochet in the next 2 stitches, treble crochet in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * across the row. When you reach the end of the row, turn your work.
8. Row 6: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), treble crochet in the next 2 stitches, double crochet in the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * across the row. When you reach the end of the row, turn your work.
9. Repeat rows 5 and 6 until your blanket reaches the desired length.
10. Once you have reached the desired length, fasten off and weave in any loose ends with a tapestry needle.

Congratulations, you have now completed your advanced crochet blanket using more difficult stitches! You can use this same pattern to make blankets of any size, simply by adjusting the number of chain stitches you begin with. You can also get creative and try using different stitch patterns or adding colour changes to create unique designs. Happy crocheting!