8-Bit Mario Blanket
By: Russm313 for instructables.com
Kids will just love their very own 8-Bit Mario Blanket! Made by connecting various granny squares, the blanket looks like the pixelated Mario from the original Super Mario Bros. game. Using this pattern, you could also make a matching Luigi blanket as well. A truly unique afghan pattern like this is sure to make kids smile.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
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