Runa C2C Blanket Part 1 Tutorial: Yarn requirements, choosing colors, colorwork technique, Rows 1-8

Part 1 of the Runa C2C Blanket crochet tutorial. Find the crochet pattern PDF on Ravelry here: A brief yarn review of Red Heart Hygge yarn, advice on choosing yarn colors, and yarn requirements for both bulky weight and worsted weight yarn. How to set yourself up for success in crochet color work and avoid tangles. Rows 1-8 of the pattern. Stay tuned for the Part 2 tutorial! Yarn requirements: Any yarn will work for this blanket. Yardage given for bulky weight or worsted weight yarn below. Main Color (MC) 396 yds/363 m bulky or 274 yds/251 m worsted ivory Contrast Colors (CC) CC 1 396 yds/363 m bulky weight or 330 yds/302 m worsted weight sage CC 2 396 yds/363 m bulky weight or 341 yds/312 m worsted weight navy CC 3 264 yds/242 m bulky weight or 263 yds/241 m worsted weight green CC 4 264 yds/242 m bulky weight or 196 yds/179 m