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Ripple Afghan
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
Pattern Number: 70130AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
42 x 46 in. (106.5 x 117 cm)
CORRECTIONS: (applied Nov 12, 2008)
With A, ch 150.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch, dc2tog 3 times, * 2 dc in each of next 6 ch, *dc2tog 6 times, 2 dc in next 6ch; rep from * across to last 8 ch, end with dc2tog 3 times, dc in each of next 2 ch.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, turn (ch 3 counts as first dc.) Dc in 2nd dc from hook, dc2tog 3 times,* 2 dc in each of next 6 dc, *dc2tog 6 times, 2 dc in next 6 dc; rep from * across to last 8 dc, end with dc2tog 3 times, dc in next 2 dc, dc in top of beg ch.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
MATERIALS
860-099 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Linen Dusty off-white, almost gray
Quantity needed: 3 Skeins
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Note: (A)
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Note: (B)
860-135 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust Deep burnt orange
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Note: (C)
860-133 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Brick Burnt red-orange
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Note: (D)
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm)
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Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
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GAUGE:
11 dc = 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 fewer 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:
Dc2tog (dc decrease) Yarn over and draw up a lp in next dc, yarn over and draw through 2 lps twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 lps on hook.
INSTRUCTIONS
COLOR SEQUENCE
Work 2 rows of each color in the following sequence: A,B,A,C,D,C,A,B,A,D,C,D,B.
AFGHAN
With A, ch 150.
Row 1(RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc2tog 3 times, 2 dc in each of next 6 ch, *dc2tog 6 times.
2 dc in next 6ch; rep from * across to last 8 ch, end with dc2tog 3 times, dc in each of next 2 ch.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3, turn (ch 3 counts as first dc.) Dc in 2nd dc from hook, dc2tog 3 times, 2 dc in each of next 6 dc, *dc2tog 6 times, 2 dc in next 6 dc; rep from * across to last 8 dc, end with dc2tog 3 times, dc in next dc, dc in top of beg ch.
Rep Row 2, continuing in color sequence.
Work sequence twice.
Then work 2 rows each of A, B, and A.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Edging
From RS, join B with sl st to edge of Afghan.
Work 2 rounds of sc evenly spaced around Afghan, working 3 sc in each corner.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
lp(s) = loop(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side
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