Piggyback Stitch Warm Up America Block

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

The Piggyback stitch makes a very nice texture. With this square having little holes it makes for a very warm blanket and also great for donations either in block form or combined with many more blocks for a full blanket. There are many charities that take block donations and this is a great block to provide them.

The stitch is nice to work and a nice pattern to memorize and make while watching tv.

Personally, I can see this as a nice cooler weather bag that would be great for fall festivals!

Finished Size: Block: 7″ (18 cm) width x 9″ (23 cm) height.

Materials:

• Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn (100% acrylic, 4.5 oz/128 g/268 yd/245 m) – 1 skein in 01222 Fern, or approximately 68 yd (62 m) in any medium weight yarn.
• US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.