Hope - FREE Blanket Pattern

Hello!I hope you are all well and staying safe!
Today I'm going to share the pattern for my Hope blanket.

It's very beginner friendly so perfect for all you new hookers that want to make your first blanket.
I've used Scheepjes Bamboo Soft for this project, however, you could merrily use Cotton 8, Organicon or Catona but the drape and lustre won't be the same (your yarn quantities may also differ).
YOU WILL NEED:
Scheepjes Bamboo Soft:Antique Silver (264) x 18 ballsSmoky Diamond (263) x 1 ballBlue Opal (253) x 1 ballGolden Nugget (260) x 1 ballJade Lapis (258) x 1 ballMighty Spruce (254) x 1 ball
3.5mm crochet hookScissorsNeedle to weave in endsBlocking materials
Gauge: 1 square will block to 4.5"
HOW TO:
Basic Square instructions.
Start by chaining 4 and joining with a slip stitch
Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as treble), 11 tr into ring. Join with slip stitch (12 Sts)Round 2:  Chain 3, tr in same stitch, work 2 tr into every stitch. Join with slip stitch (24 Sts)Round 3: Chain 3, tr in same stitch, tr, *2 tr in next st, tr. Repeat from * for the remainder of round. Join with slip stitch (36 sts)Round 4: Work as round 3 (54 sts)Round 5: Chain 3, tr in same stitch, tr in next 2 stitches, *2 tr in next st, tr in next 2 stitches. Repeat from * for the remainder of the round. Join with a slip stitch. (72 sts)Round 6: Chain 1 (counts as dc), dc, *3htr, 2tr, 1dtr, 2dtr in same stitch, chain 2 (corner made), 2dtr, 1dtr, 2tr, 3htr, 4dc. Repeat from * for remainder of round but ending with 2dc rather than 4dc. Join with slip stitch and fasten off. Weave in ends and block to 4.5"

Using the basic square instructions, make 60 squares in Antique Silver.Make 20 squares using Golden Nugget for the first round then change to Antique Silver for the remaining 5 roundsNext make 16 squares using Jade Lapis for the first 2 rounds then swap to Antique Silver.Using Mighty Spruce, make the first 3 rounds on the next 8 squares then swap to Antique Silver for the last 3 rounds on these squaresBlue Opal is next! Make 4 rounds using this and swap to Antique Silver for the last 2 rounds. You'll need 8 of these square. Then finally, make 5 squares using Smoky Diamond for 5 rounds then swap to the Antique Silver for the last round. 
Phew! You'll have 121 squares at the end.
Lay them out as in the photo above and start to join them. I used Antique Silver for joining and the joining method I chose was right sides together and double crochet through the back loops of each stitch. This gives a nice neat finish. For the corner spaces I worked a double crochet into these. It gives a star effect where the corners of the squares meet.
Once you've joined all of your squares, use Jade Lapis to make a border of double crochets. For the corners I worked 2dc,ch,2dc in each. 
Weave in any ends and block.

You now have a lovely blanket to enjoy!

Have fun making this! You can mix it up and choose colour palettes to suit your decor.
I'm hoping to squeeze a post in before the end of the year as I want to share some other bits and pieces I've been making (it's been a really productive year!)
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Take care and stay safe.
Til next time x