Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
Peaks of Interest Afghan and Pillow
Lion Brandฎ Homespun®
Pattern Number: 645
Note: Afghan not shown; pattern is the same as the pillow
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
SIZE: One Size
Afghan: 49 in. wide by 61 1/4 in. longPillow: 18 in. square
CORRECTIONS: None
MATERIALS
790-373 Homespun Yarn: Black Heathered Solid A true, solid black
Quantity needed: 8 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 47.92
Note: Pillow alone uses 2 skeins; afghan requires 6
790-310 Homespun Yarn: Victorian DISCONTINUED Tweed Black, garnet, amethyst and a touch of dark brown.
Quantity needed: 5 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 27.45
Note: Pillow alone uses 1 skein; afghan requires 4
790-311 Homespun Yarn: Rococo Heathered Solid A soft, elegant, cool beige.
Quantity needed: 3 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 17.97
Note: Pillow alone uses 1 skein; afghan requires 2
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.65
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59
Additional Materials
18 inch x 18 inch pillow form
GAUGE:
10 sc = 4 in [10 cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
FPdc = YO once, insert hook from front to back around post of sc one rowbelow next sc, YO and pull up a loop, [YO and draw through 2 loops on hook] 2times (FPdc made), skip sc behind FPdc.
FPtr = YO twice, insert hook from front to back around post of sc tworows below next sc, YO and pull up a loop, [YO and draw through 2 loops on hook]3 times (FPtr made), skip sc behind FPtr.
INSTRUCTIONS
AFGHAN
1 Using Color A, loosely ch 124.
2 Foundation Row 1 (right side) Sc in second ch from hook and ineach ch across: 123 sts.
3 Rows 2-12 Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across to end.
4 Row 13 Using Color B, ch 1, turn; sc in first 3 sc,*1 FPdc, 1 FPtr, 1 FPdc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * across to end.
5 Rows 14-16 Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across to end.
6 Using Color C, rep Steps 4 and 5.
7 Using Color B, rep Steps 4 and 5.
8 Using Color A, rep Step 4.
9 Rep Step 3.
10 Rep Steps 4-9 seven more times. Finish off, and weave in looseends.
PILLOW (Following Steps 1-11, make 2)
1 Using Color A, loosely ch 46.
2 Foundation Row 1 (right side) Sc in second ch from hook andin each ch across: 45 sts.
3 Rows 2-10 Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across to end.
4 Row 11 Using Color B, ch 1, turn; sc in first 3 sc,*1 FPdc, 1 FPtr, 1 FPdc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * across to end.
5 Rows 12-14 Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across to end.
6 Using Color C, rep Steps 4 and 5.
7 Using Color B, rep Steps 4 and 5.
8 Using Color A, rep Step 4.
9 Still using Color A, work 11 rows by ch 1, turn; sc in each scacross to end.
10 Rep Steps 4-8.
11 Still using Color A, work 9 rows by ch 1, turn; sc in each scacross to end. Finish off, and weave in loose ends.
12 Place two pillow pieces together, with right sides facing out.After working 3 out of 4 border sides as described below in Round 1, slip pillowform inside and work final Round 1 border side.
13 Using Color A,
Round 1 Join pillow front and back together by working 41 sc on each sideand 3 sc at each corner.
Round 2 Ch 1, 1 sc, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, 1 sc; rep from * to end. You nowhave 21 small scallops on each pillow side and 1 small scallop at each corner.Finish off.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
fptr = front post triple crochet
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sc = single crochet
yo = yarn over
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