The cheerful red popcorn stitches in this holiday afghan evoke holly berries. Lacy clusters are reminiscent of snowflakes, and the evergreen border completes the holiday feel. Change the color scheme for this blanket to make it suitable for the entire winter season.

DIFFICULTY Easy
FINISHED SIZE 46½“ wide and 60½” long.
YARN Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran (50% wool, 50% acrylic; 197 yds / 3½ oz): #807 vanilla cream (MC), 11 balls, #827 racing green (CC2), 8 balls, #815 red wine (CC1), 4 balls.
HOOK Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.
GAUGE 1 hexagon = 8½“ wide from side to side.