# What this project is
# Why crocheters chose it
# Key technical details
- Finished measure: approximately 56" x 56" (142 x 142 cm).
- Gauge: 11 sc and 14 rows = 4" (10 cm).
- Recommended hook: U.S. K/10.5 (6.5 mm).
- Yarn used in the published pattern: Red Heart With Love (198 g/7 oz, 338 meters/370 yards).
# Yarn and colors (pattern list)
Red Heart With Love color list used in the article's version:
- Contrast A: Iced Aqua (1502) — 1 ball
- Contrast B: Lettuce (1601) — 1 ball
- Contrast C: Lilac (1538) — 1 ball
- Contrast D: Cornsilk (1207) — 1 ball
- Contrast E: Aubergine (1542) — 1 ball
- Contrast F: Stone (1306) — 1 ball
- Contrast G: Peacock (1505) — 1 ball
Mikey's tutorial version used different With Love colors he had on hand and listed seven: Minty, Lilac, Bubble Gum, Dusty Grape, Papaya, Eggshell, Blue Hawaii.
# Pattern notes and errata
- Errata called out: Round 48 should be in Color E.
- The pattern repeats rounds 12–21, but the article supplies stitch counts specifically for rounds 32–41 to clarify stitching and repeats.
Stitch counts for rounds 32–41 (summary):
- Rnd 32: 19 petals, 20 sc per side / total 76 petals, 80 sc, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 33: 117 sts per side / 468 sts, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 34: 121 sts per side / 484 sts, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 35: 125 dc per side / 500 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 36: 129 dc per side / 516 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 37: 133 dc per side / 532 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 38: 135 sc per side / 540 sc, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 39: 71 dc per side / 284 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 40: 141 sc per side / 564 sc, 4 ch-2 corners.
- Rnd 41: 70 clusters, 4 dc per side / 280 clusters, 16 dc, 4 ch-2 corners.
# Stitch-along schedule and resources
The article lists tutorial rollout in rounds:
- Rnds 1–15 (available)
- Rnds 16–25 (launched May 11)
- Rnds 26–41 (launched May 18)
- Rnds 42–50 (launched May 25)
Crowd included step-by-step video tutorials and made a downloadable sheet for the stitch counts and repeat information.
# Other practical notes
# Related patterns and options
The article references a circular sister pattern, Crochet Fall Circular Mandala, which uses similar stitches in a round format and may suit crocheters who prefer a round mandala. The Crochet Crowd also links to other blanket and sampler projects for stitch practice.
# Where to get the pattern and follow along
Family afghan pattern alongside videos and downloadable stitch-count sheets. The pattern and tutorial videos are intended so crocheters can follow the stitch-along pace and check counts or color changes as they go.