Skill Level | Beginner Finished Size | 48" wide; 65" long Yarn | Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Hook | 15 mm If you're brand new to crochet and looking for a first project, our beginner crochet blanket is a great place to start. Especially if you're not a scarf or headband person. A blanket is a practical way to practice your skills because your family can use it for many years to come. With this project you'll get to practice fundamental crochet skills; the chain stitch to start the project and single crochets throughout. Mastering these two stitches is a must for any crocheter and they're nice and easy to keep you engaged. You'll also learn how to add a new color of yarn to the project to create stripes, a little technique that keeps big projects like this a little more interesting.