Free Crochet Pattern: Vanna's Choice® 8-Color Afghan

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8-Color Afghan
Lion BrandŽ Vanna's Choice^®
Pattern Number: 70139AD
This cozy afghan adds a great splash of color anywhere.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
40 x 48 in. (106 cm x 121 cm)

CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 23, 2008)

Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), Rnd 4: Join C in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), [1 dc, ch 3, 1 2 dc] into sameThe above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

MATERIALS

860-147 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Purple Vineyard Grape Purple

Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (A)

860-174 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Olive An Olive Green

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Note: (B)

860-135 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust Deep burnt orange

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Note: (C)

860-140 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Rose Dusty Pink Rose

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Note: (D)

860-133 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Brick An Orangey - Red Brick

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Note: (E)

860-126 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Chocolate A Warm Chocolate Brown

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Note: (F)

860-108 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Blue Dusty Blue

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Note: (G)

860-170 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Pea Green A Bright Yellow-Green

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Note: (H)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
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GAUGE:
One square = 8 x 8 in. (23 x 23 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:
Beg CL (Beginning Cluster) - ch 4 (counts as tr), [Yarn over hook twice, insert hook into ring, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through 2 loops] repeat 2 more times - 4 tr and 4 loops on hook. Yarn over and draw through all 4 loops.CL (Cluster) - [Yarn over hook twice, insert hook into ring, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through 2 loops - tr] repeat 3 times more - 4 tr and 5 loops on hook. Yarn over and draw through all 5 loops.

INSTRUCTIONS

AFGHAN Square 1 (make 4) With A, ch 8. Join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Beg CL, *ch 4, CL; repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch 4. Fasten off A. Rnd 2: Join B in any ch-4 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc into same ch-4 sp, *4 dc into next ch-4 sp, ch 6, **4 dc into next ch-4 sp; rep from * twice then from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each of next 7 dc, *[3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] into next ch-6 sp, ** dc in each of next 8 dc; rep from * twice then from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Fasten off B. Rnd 4: Join C in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), [1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] into same sp, * dc in each of next 14 dc, **[2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] into next ch-3 sp; rep from * twice then from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Fasten off C. Rnd 5: Join D, ch 1, sc into each dc of previous round, working [2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc] in each ch-3 sp, join with sl st beg sc. Fasten off. Square 2 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors B, C, D, and E. Square 3 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors C, D, E, and F. Square 4 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors D, E, F, and G. Square 5 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors E, F, G, and H. Square 6 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors F, G, H, and A. Square 7 (make 3) Make same as Square 1, but using colors G, H, A, and B. Square 8 (make 3) Make same as Square 1, but using colors H, A, B, and C. FINISHING Lay squares out on a flat surface to determine a pleasing arrangement of 5 rows of 6 squares each. Sew squares together. Edging Rnd 1: From right side, join H with sl st along edge of Afghan. Ch 1, work sc evenly around edge of Afghan, working 3 sc at each corner. Fasten off. Rnd 2: From wrong side, join F with sl st along edge of Afghan. Ch 1, work sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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