Red Heart Cares Crochet Blanket
LW5134
Michele Maks
Decoration, Throw / Afghan
Crochet
Easy

Support local Red Cross efforts to help those in need. Crochet this blanket on your own or with a group.
How to Help Those in Need
- Download the free Red Heart Cares Blanket pattern
- Buy Red Heart red and white yarn
- Crochet the blanket individually or with a group
- Visit redheart.com/redcross to learn more.
Get the knit blanket here.
Red Heart Cares Blanket Donation Guide
Please contact your local Red Cross to ensure they will be able to accept the blanket donation before dropping off. Visit the Red Cross website to find your local Red Cross.
Blankets need to be washed and completely dried then sealed in an air-tight plastic bag.
Blankets need to measure 60x72 inches as per the pattern.
Donations of items valued under $250 do not require a receipt for tax purposes and the Red Cross will not provide acknowledgement on gifts under this amount.
*Purchase of products does not trigger an additional donation to American Red Cross
- Red Heart® Super Saver®: 8 skeins 311 White A and 2 skeins 319 Cherry Red BOR RED HEART® With Love®: 8 skeins 1001 White A and 2 skeins 1909 Holly Berry BOR RED HEART® Soft: 12 balls 4600 White A and 3 balls 5142 Cherry Red B
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6mm (US J-10)
- Yarn needle
Gauge/Tension: | GAUGE: 20 sts = 7” (18 cm); 22 rows= 7” (18 cm); in single crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. |
NOTE: Downloadable pattern automatically added to Cart when buying pattern materials.
Step 1.
Choose your size
Blanket measures 60 x 72” (152.5 x 183 cm)