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Imperial Rose Afghan
Size
46x61 inches
Materials
Bulky weight yarn in 3-oz balls:
6 balls regal red (A)
3 balls oceanaire (B)
3 balls safari (C)
6 balls Aran (D)
Crochet hook size H/8
Gauge
Each square measures 5 x 5 inches
Notes:1. Dc 3 sts tog: (Yo, insert hook in indicated st, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, yo, draw through all
lps on hook
2: Dc 4 tog (Yo, insert hook in indicated st, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) 4 times, yo,draw through all lps on hook.
Square No 1 (make 54)
Rnd 1 (Right side): With color A, ch 6, join to form a ring, ch 5 (first dc, ch 2) (1 dc in ring, ch 2) 7 times, sl st to join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. ( 8
ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc 3 sts tog in same ch-2 sp as sc (counts as dc 4 tog), (ch 5 in next ch-sp, dc 4 tog) 7 times, ch 5, sl st to join,fasten off.
Rnd 3: Attach color B in same dc cluster where color A was fastened off, sc in same st, (ch 2, working over the ch-5 as if to enclose it, work 1 dc in ch- 2 sp of Rnd 1, ch 2, 1 sc in top of next cluster) rep around, sl st to join.
Rnd 4: Sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 1 (sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3) 16 times,join,fasten off.
Rnd 5: Attach color D in any ch-3 sp, sc, ch 2 (first dc), 1 dc ch 2, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp for corner, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch sp, ( ch 3, sc
in next ch sp) twice, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch sp for corner, ch 2, sc in next ch sp (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) twice, ch 2, rep from
2 more times,join,fasten off.
Square No 2 (make 54)
Note: Square No 2 is the same pattern as Square No 1. with the exception of
Rnds3 and 4, (use color C instead of B)
Rnds 1 & 2: Rep Rnds 1 and 2 with color A.
Rnds 3 & 4: Rep Rnds 3 and 4 with color C
Rnd 5: Rep Rnd 5 with color D
Assembly
All squares are crocheted with color D yarn. Holding a Square No 1 and No 2 with right side facing, attach color D in corner sp, working through both thicknesses, sc in same sp, ) ch 3, sc in next sp) 5 times.
Work 9 strips of 12 squares, alternating colors.
Assemble strips in the same manner squares.
Edging
With right side facing working around entire piece, attach color D in any ch sp, sc in same ch sp, ( ch 3, sc in next rep) rep around entire outer edge, with sc, ch 2, sc in each of the 4 corners, sl st to join,fasten off.
On wrong side of afghan block lightly.
KITTENS IN A ROW AFGHAN
Approx. size 40" x 60" (before fringing)
Materials: 16 oz. gray
16 oz. black
22 oz. white
Size H aluminum crochet hook(or size required for gauge)
Gauge: Four shells(each shell = 2dc, ch 1, 2dc) = 5"
With black, ch 164 loosely.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch; sk next2 chs, 2dc in next ch, ch 1, 2dc in next ch; *sk next 3 chs, 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch; rep from * to last 5 chs, sk next 2 chs, dc in each of rem 3 chs.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc of row), turn; dc in each of next 2 dc, sk next 2 dc, work (2 dc, ch 1 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp (shell made); *sk next 4 dc, work a shell (as before) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to last 5 dc, sk next 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in top of ch-3 at end of row. (Color Note: to change colors, work last dc until 2 lps rem on hook; finish off color being used. With new color, YO hook and draw through both lps on hook - colors changed.)
Row 3: With white, ch 3, turn; dc in each of next 2 dc, * work a shell in ch-1 sp of next shell, work a puff st in sp between shells in 2nd row below as follows:(YO hook, insert hook in sp between shells in 2nd row below; YO hook and draw up a long lp to height of working row) 4 times (9 lps now on hook); YO hook and draw through first 8 lps on hook (2 lps now on hook); YO hook and draw through rem 2 lps on hook (puff st made); rep from * to last shell, work a shell in ch-1 sp of last shell, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in top of ch-3 at end of row.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in each of next 2 dc, * work a shell in ch-1 sp of next shell; rep from * to last 3 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc in top of ch-3 at end of row.
Row 5: Rep Row 4, changing to gray at end of row.
Row 6 through 8: With gray, rep Rows 3 through 5. At end of Row 8, change to black.
Row 9 through 11: With black, rep Rows 3 through 5. At end of Row 11, change to white.
Rep Rows 3 through 11 until afghan measures approx. 60" from beg edge, ending by working Row 10 (2 rows of black). Finish off; weave in all ends.
Fringe: Make single knot fringe. Cut 14" strands of white. Use 12 strands for each knot of fringe. Across each short end of afghan, tie one knot in each sp between shells and in sp at each end (between dc and shell).
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Desert Spring Afghan
Size 46x62 inches.
Materials:
4-ply yarn in 8-oz skeins
4 skeins Aran
1 skein Coral
1 skein light coral
1 skein mint
Crochet hook size K/10 1/2
Gauge
10 sc rows=3 inches; 9 sc=3 inches
Note: 1. When changing colors, retain last 2 lps of working color of last sc
on hook, with new color draw through last 2 lps on hook to complete sc st.
2. Always sk first sc and work last sc of row in turning ch.
3. Puff stitch: (Yo hook,insert hook in sc, draw up a lp) 3 times
in same sc (7 lps on hook) (yo,draw through 2 lps on hook) twice, yo, draw through rem 5 lps on hook.
4. Mint and light coral yarns are fastened off at the end of a row.
Coral yarn is fastened off at the end of Row 10. Aran yarn may be carried throughout along
the side edge.
5. Long dc: Yo insert hook in indicated sc 3 rows down, draw up a
lp level with working row, (Yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) twice.
Afghan
Row 1: With Aran yarn, ch 142, sc in 3rd ch from hook sc in each rem ch
across, ch 1, turn.(140)
Rows 2-5: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Sc in each st across to within the last sc, change to coral yarn in
last sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 7: Sc in each st across to within the last sc, change to mint yarn in
last sc,ch 1, turn.
Row 8: (Sc in next sc) 9 times, work long dc in next sc 3 rows down, rep
from across, ending with sc in next 8 sc, changing to light coral yarn, sc in turning ch, ch 1, turn.
Row 9: ( Sc in next sc) 7 times, work long dc in next sc 3 rows down, sc in
top of next long dc, work long dc in next sc 3 rows down, rep
from across, ending with sc in next 8 sc, changing to coral yarn, sc in turning ch, ch 1,turn.
Row 10: (Sc in next sc) 8 times, sc in long dc puff stitch in next sc, sc in
long dc (sc in next sc) 9 times, rep from across, ending with sc in turning ch, ch 1,turn.
Row 11: (Sc in next sc) 8 times, sc in top of puff st, (sc in next sc) 9
times, rep from across, ending with sc in turning ch, ch 1, turn (With Aran yarn, work 9 more rows of sc in each st across then rep Rows 7-11)
13 times. With Aran yarn, work 6 rows of sc. At the end of last rep,do not
fasten off.
Border:
Rnd 1: With Aran yarn, ch 1, sc evenly sp around entire outer edge, with 3
sc in each corner st, sl st to join.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, with 3 sc in each center corner sc, sl st
to join,fasten off.
Rnd 3: Attach mint yarn in any corner, long dc in Rnd 1 of border,(sc in
next sc)twice, long dc in same st as first long dc of corner,(sc
in next sc) 3 times, sk next sc, long dc in Rnd 1 of border, rep from to corner, long dc in cornst of Rnd 1 of border, (sc in next sc) twice long dc in same st as first long dc of corner, rep from around join,fasten off. Weave in loose ends.
SERENITY AFGHAN
Marilyn Williams designed and made this afghan for her "dear sister in law, Jewel Grant" who was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Marilyn used the Fisherman yarn because "it tends to pick up tones of colors around it, which has a calming, comforting effect."
Marilyn says that she named the afghan Serenity because it is an easy pattern. "The crocheting is relaxing, " she says. "The crocheting is relaxing and the finished product is calming because it's is not a busy bright pattern."
PATTERN NOTES: This design works well with any size hook. The larger the hook the more lacy and open look. The vertical sides create a gentle scalloped edging. Unblocked, this has a rather blocky look. Blocking creates an open lacy look. The design will work on any even number of chain stitches-- it is easy to make the size you desire.
MATERIALS: For Afghan Finished Size: Approximately 50 X 60".
Wintuck Worsted Weight Yarn (Fisherman) Approximately 16 skeins (3 1/2 oz)
K-hook
DIRECTIONS:
Foundation Row: Chain 158.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each row ch across (157 sc).
Row 2: Ch 2, turn: sk first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; *ch 1, sk 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * across.
Row 3: Ch 2, turn: 2 hdc in each Ch-1 space across, ending with 2 hdc in sp under turning chain.
Row 4: Chain 2, turn: 2 sc in sp between first two hdc groups, ch 1, *2 sc in sp between next two hdc groups, ch 1, rep from * across, ending 2 sc in sp under turning chain. Rep
Rows 3 and 4 until afghan measures approximately 60 inches or until desired length., ending by working Row 4.
Last Row: Ch 1 turn, sc in each sc and in each ch 1 sp across, ending sc in sp under turning chain. Do not finish off.
Edging: Chain 3 turn, insert hook in first sc on edge, yo and draw thru 2 loops on hook (picot made), *sc in next 2 sc, ch 3, insert hook thru front loop and vertical loop of last sc on same Row, yo and draw thread thru 3 loops on hook, (picot made), repeat from * across, ending with picot in last sc. finish off.
Attach yarn to first sc on remaining horizontal edge and repeat, finish off.
Weave all ends in and block, if desired.
Winter White N Hook Afghan
Finished Size; approx 48" X 63"
Materials: worsted weight yarn approx 56 oz, crochet hook N, or size needed
for gauge
Gauge: in patterns: 10 sts and 5 rows = 4"
Note: entire afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn tog.
Ch 122 loosely
Row 1: (right side): sc in second ch from hook and in next ch, skip next 3
chs, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch (Shell made), *skip next 3 chs, sc in next
ch, ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch, skip next 3 chs, work Shell in next
ch; repeat from * across to last 5 chs, skip next 3 chs, sc in last 2 chs:
12 shells
Row 2: ch 2 (counts as first hdc), turn; hdc in same sc, ch 3, sc in next
shell (ch-1 sp), ch 3, *(hdc, ch 1, hdc) in next ch-1 sp (V-st made), ch 3,
sc in next shell, ch 3; repeat from * across to last 2 sc, skip next sc, 2
hdc in last sc.
Row 3: ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn; 3 dc in same hdc, sc in next ch-3
sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp, *work Shell in next V-St (ch-1sp), sc in next
ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 2 hdc, skip
next hdc, 4 dc in last hdc.
Row 4: ch 1, turn; sc in first dc, ch 3, work V-St in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, *
sc in next Shell, ch 3, work V-St in next ch-1 sp, ch 3; repeat from * across
to last 4 dc, skip next 3 dc, sc in last dc.
Row 5: ch 1, turn; sc in first sc and in next ch-3 sp, work Sehll in next
V-St, sc in next ch-3 sp, * ch 1, sc in next ch-3 sp, work Shell innext V-St,
sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc
Repeat rows 2-5 for pattern until afghan measures approx 62" , ending by
working row 5
Edging: ch 1, do not turn; sc evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner;
join with sl st to first sc, finish off.
Add fringe if you like.
Tantalizingly Teal Q Hook Afghan
Finsihed Size approx 48" X 69"
Materials: worsted weight yarn approx 76 oz, crochet hook Q or size needed
for gauge
Gauge: in pattern, (sc, 3 dc) 3 times and 3 rows = 6"
Note: entire afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn together.
Ch 76 loosely
Row 1: 2 dc in fourth ch from hook, skip next 2 chs, *(sc, 3 dc) in next ch,
skip next 2 chs; repeat from * across to last ch, sc in last ch: 96 chs
Row 2: (right side): ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn; 2
dc in same st, *skip next 3 dc, (sc, 3 dc) in next sc; repeat from * across
to last 3 sts, skip next 2 dc, sc in top of beginning ch.
Note: mark last row as right side
Row 3: ch 3, turn; 2 dc in same st, *skip next 3 dc, (sc, 3 dc) in same sc;
repeat from * across to last 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in last dc.
Repeat row 3 until afghan measures approx 68 1/2", ending by working a right
side row; do not finish off;
Last Row: ch 1, turn; sc in first sc, ch 2 (skip next 3 dc, sc in next sc,
ch 2) across to last 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in last dc; finish off.
STARS AND STRIPES AFGHAN
(American Flag with a Gold Border)
MATERIALS:
Worsted-weight yarn
25 ozs. white
20 ozs. red
20 ozs. navy
11 ozs. gold
hot glue (optional)
Tapestry needle
G hook or hook needed to obtain gauge.
FINISHED SIZE: 38-3/4" X 67".
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2"; 8 sc rows = 2"
NOTE: When changing colors, drop first color to wrong side
of work, pick up when needed.
AFGHAN
Row 1: Starting at top, with red, ch 124, drop red, with navy, yo, pull through Ip, ch 100, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 98 ch changing to red in last st made, sc in each ch across, turn (125 red and 99 navy sc). Front of row 1 is right side of work.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 225 sts changing to navy in last st made, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 99 sts changing to red in last st made, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 4-11: Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately. At end of last row, fasten off red.
Row 12: Join white with sc in first st, sc in next 124 sts changing to navy in last st made, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in first 99 sts changing to white in last st made, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 14: Ch 2, sc in first 125 sts changing to navy in last st made, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 15-22: Repeat rows 13 and 14 alternately. At end of last row, fasten off white.
Row 23: Ch 2, sc in first 99 sts changing to red in last st made, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 24-33: Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately. At end of last row, fasten off red.
Row 34: Repeat row 12.
Rows 35-44: Repeat rows 13 and 14 alternately. At end of last row, fasten off white.
Row 45: Repeat row 23.
Rows 46-55: Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately. At end of last row, fasten off red.
Row 56: Repeat row 22.
Rows 57-66: Repeat rows 13 and 14 alternately. At end of last row, fasten off white.
Row 67: Repeat row 23.
Rows 68-77: Repeat rows 2 and 3 alternately. At end of last row, fasten off red and navy.
Row 78: Join white with sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 79-88: Ch 2, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 89: Join red with sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 90-99: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off red.
Rows 100-143: Repeat rows 78-99 consecutively. At end of last row, do not turn. Fasten off.
BORDER
Rnd 1: Working around outer edge in sts and in ends of rows, with right side facing you, join gold with hdc in first st, 2 hdc in same st as first hdc, (hdc in next 222 sts, 3 hdc in next st, skip next row, hdc in next 141 rows, skip next row), 3 hdc in next st; repeat between ( ), join with sl st in top of first st (738 hdc).
Rnd 2: (Sl st, ch 4, dc) in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 111 times, *ch 1, skip next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 71 times, ch 1*, skip next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 112 times; repeat from * to *, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4.
Rnd 3: (Sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) around post of first st on rnd 2, * (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc) around post of next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st in joining sl st on rnd 2.
Rnd 4: Working in sts and in ch sps of rnd 2, ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-1 sp around with 3 sc in each ch-2 sp, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
STAR (make 50)
Rnd 1: With white, ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st in first sc (10 sc).
Rnd 2: For points, (*ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip next st on rnd 1*, sl st in next st) 4 times; repeat from * to *, join with sl st in first ch of first ch 5. Fasten off.
Sew or glue Stars on navy, alternating rows of 6 Stars and 5 Stars beginning and ending with a row of 6.
Apache Tears Afghan
Materials: 72 oz of "Superlon" yarn - 9 oz each of eight colors
Crochet Hook size "H"
Approximate Size: 50 x 72 inches
Notes: (1) Each row is worked from the right side, bbeginning at right
edge by leaving 6" of yarn at beginning of row and 6" of yarn
when fastening off at the ends of row. These strands are for
fringes.
(2) Change colors every four rows.
(3) Work all sc in back loop of st in previous row, wor all tr in
front loop of st 3 rows below, sk sc behind.
Instructions: Chain 254 with Color A.
Rows 1-4: Sc across.
Row 5: *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.
Row 6: Sc in first tr, *tr in st 3 rows below, sc in nest 6 sts,
repeat from * across.
Row 7: Sc in first 2 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc,
repeat from * across.
Row 8: Sc in first 3 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc,
repeat from * across.
Row 9: Sc in first 4 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc,
repeat from * across.
Row 10: Sc in first 5 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc,
repeat from * across.
Row 11: Sc in first 6 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc,
repeat from * across.
Row 12: *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 6-12 for Pattern. With each new row, the tear is one st
over from the previous row. Repeat color sequence of A-H for
a total of 5 times.
Finishing: Knot 2 adjusting strand on sides close to work. If desired,
make fringe to match on ends.
Weekend Ripple Afghan Using "N" Hook
Materials: 53 oz worsted yarn, size N hook
Work entire piece holding 2 strands tog.
Ch 123 Loosely!
Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from hook and in next 3 chs, *skip next 2 chs, dc in next 4 chs, ch 2, dc in next 4 chs* repeat from * to * across to last 6 chs, skip next 2 chs, dc in next 3 chs, 2 dc in last ch: 12 ripples. This is your right side
Row 2: Ch 3, counts as first dc, turn; dc in same dc and in next 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc. * (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across to last dc, 2 dc in last dc.
Repeat row 2 until afghan reaches desired size or approx. 64" ending with a right side row. Finish off.
Add fringe to both short edges.
Mile-A-Minute Afghan Pattern NEW!!!
Materials: 12 ounces of two matching colors. Color 1 (CA) and Color 2 (CC).
18 ounces of a varigated yarn with both CA and CC in it.
Varigated's abbreviation (CB)
Crochet Hook Size H (4 millimeters)
Yarn needle
GAUGE: In DC - 7 sts = 2"; 2 row of shells = 1 1/2". ONE STRIP = 3 1/4" X 59" before joining. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.
Afghan measures approximately 43" X 60"
FIRST STRIP (Make 7): With CA, ch 6. Sl st to beg ch to form ring. Row 1:
Ch 3; work 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc in ring. MARK THIS ROW WITH CONTRASTING COLOR THREAD AS RIGHT SIDE. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Skip first 3-dc shell; work 3 dc, ch 3 abd 3 dc in next ch 3 sp between shells; skip next 3-dc shell; dc in sp between last dc of shell and next ch-3 turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Rep Row 2 until 75 shells have been completed. At end of last row, do not ch
3, turn. Fasten off.
BORDER: With right side facing, attach CB to beg ring; ch 3 to count as 1 dc;
work 2 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in same ring -- POINT MADE AT END OF STRIP; now start
working across long side of strip as follows: ch 1, skip next shell; work 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in next sp formed by a dc OR a ch-3 turning ch; * now work 3 dc in each sp (formed by a dc or turning ch) across long side edge to within last sp on edge; work 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in last sp, ch 1 skip next shell *; work 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in next ch-3 sp between shells for point at opposite end of strip, ch 1, skip next shell; work 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in next sp; rep from * to * once MORE. Sl st to top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off.
SECOND STRIP (Make 6): Starting with CC work same as for first strip.
JOINING: Alternating strips so a CA strip is on each side, and having all
shells point in the same direction, and holding strips wrong sides together,
whipstitch accross long sides through BACK LPS ONLY with CB.
OUTER EDGE: With right side facing, attach CB to any corner sp, ch 1, 3 sc in
sp; work sc in each st around including joining sts and working 3 sc in outer
ch-2 sp and skipping joinings at inside corners. Sl to beg sc to join.
Fasten off.
Materials: 12 ounces of two matching colors. Color 1 (CA) and Color 2 (CC).
18 ounces of a varigated yarn with both CA and CC in it.
Varigated's abbreviation (CB)
Crochet Hook Size H (4 millimeters)
Yarn needle
GAUGE: In DC - 7 sts = 2"; 2 row of shells = 1 1/2". ONE STRIP = 3 1/4" X 59" before joining. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.
Afghan measures approximately 43" X 60"
FIRST STRIP (Make 7): With CA, ch 6. Sl st to beg ch to form ring. Row 1:
Ch 3; work 3 dc, ch 3 and 3 dc in ring. MARK THIS ROW WITH CONTRASTING COLOR THREAD AS RIGHT SIDE. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Skip first 3-dc shell; work 3 dc, ch 3 abd 3 dc in next ch 3 sp between shells; skip next 3-dc shell; dc in sp between last dc of shell and next ch-3 turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Rep Row 2 until 75 shells have been completed. At end of last row, do not ch
3, turn. Fasten off.
BORDER: With right side facing, attach CB to beg ring; ch 3 to count as 1 dc;
work 2 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in same ring -- POINT MADE AT END OF STRIP; now start
working across long side of strip as follows: ch 1, skip next shell; work 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in next sp formed by a dc OR a ch-3 turning ch; * now work 3 dc in each sp (formed by a dc or turning ch) across long side edge to within last sp on edge; work 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in last sp, ch 1 skip next shell *; work 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in next ch-3 sp between shells for point at opposite end of strip, ch 1, skip next shell; work 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc in next sp; rep from * to * once MORE. Sl st to top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off.
SECOND STRIP (Make 6): Starting with CC work same as for first strip.
JOINING: Alternating strips so a CA strip is on each side, and having all
shells point in the same direction, and holding strips wrong sides together,
whipstitch accross long sides through BACK LPS ONLY with CB.
OUTER EDGE: With right side facing, attach CB to any corner sp, ch 1, 3 sc in
sp; work sc in each st around including joining sts and working 3 sc in outer
ch-2 sp and skipping joinings at inside corners. Sl to beg sc to join.
Fasten off.
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FINISHED SIZE: About 40" x 70".
MATERIALS:
52 oz. worsted yarn
~G hook or hook needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE: 4 sc = 1"; rnds = 5" across.
BASIC STITCHES:
Ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
For V st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in st or ch sp. For joining sl st, insert hook in front lp, of next tr on this Panel and in front lp of corresponding tr on other Panel at same time, yo, pull through all lps on hook at same time.
PANEL (make 8)
Rnd 1: Ch 204, dc in sixth ch from hook (counts as first V st), *skip next 2 chs, V st (see Special Stitches) in next ch; repeat from * across to last 3 chs, skip next 2 chs, work 3 V sts in end ch; continuing on opposite side of ch, (skip next 2 chs, V st in next ch) across, ending with 2 V sts in same ch as first dc, join with sl St in third ch of first V st. (136 V sts made)
Rnd 2: Ch 5, dc in first ch sp (counts as first V st), V st in same ch sp as first V st, V st in each ch sp across to three V sts at end, work 2 V sts in next ch sp, V st in next ch sp, 2 V sts in next ch sp, V st in each ch sp across to last 2 ch sps, work 2 V sts in next ch sp, V st in last ch sp, join. (140 Vsts)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, (dc, ch 3 for corner, dc) in first ch sp, *dc in each dc and 2 dc in each ch sp across next 67 V sts, dc in next dc, (dc, ch 3 for corner, dc) in next ch sp, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch 5p*, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 3 for corner, dc) in next ch sp, dc in next dc; repeat between first and second ~, dc in next dc, join in top of ch 3. (4 sts worked in each V st, 4 ch-3 corners)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, skip first st, sc in next st, *(sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc, sc) in next corner ch sp, (sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next 2 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st) across to next corner ch sp, (sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc, sc) in corner ch sp, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next St, tr in next 2 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st*, sc in next st; repeat between first and second * with last hdc in same st as joining sl st, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
lay two Panels side-by-side with wrong sides of both pieces facing you and long edges touching.
~Working across long edges, place lp on hook, insert hook in front lp of second tr at corner on first Panel and in front 1p of corresponding tr on second Panel at same time, yo, pull through all lps on hook (first joining sl st made), *s1 st in front lp of each st on first Panel across to next 2 tr sts, work joining Sl st (see Special Stitches) 2 times; repeat from * across ending with joining sl st in only first tr at next corner; leave remaining sts unworked. Fasten off.
Repeat to join all Panels. ~