Free Crochet Pattern 70223A Crochet Checkmate Afghan : Lion Brand Yarn Company

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Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Checkmate Afghan

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice^®

Pattern #: 70223A

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE: One Size
44 x 54 in. (112 x 137 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

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Color (A) Vanna's Choice^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (B) Vanna's Choice^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (C) Vanna's Choice^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (D) Vanna's Choice^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (E) Vanna's Choice^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (F) Vanna's Choice^® Click here for larger swatch

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*Vanna's Choice^® (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted-weight 100% acrylic yarn. • Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls • Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic

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860-125 Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Taupe

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Crochet Checkmate Afghan

Lion Brand^® Vanna's Choice^®

GAUGE:

14 sc +18 rows = 5 in. (12.5 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.

NOTES:

1. Use a separate ball of yarn for each color section, do not carry unused colors across work.
2. To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over, yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch.

AFGHAN
With A, ch 123.
With A, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 21 ch, *change to D, sc in next 28 ch, change to A, sc in next 22 ch; rep from * once – 122 sts.
Following chart for color changes, work in sc until chart has been completed.

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Edging
Rnd 1: From RS, join F with sl st. Ch 1, sc evenly around outside edge of Afghan, working 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to first sc to join.
Rnd 2: With F, ch 1, turn, sc in each sc, working 3 sc in each corner, sl st to first st to join. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
ch-space = space previously made	rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side	sc = single crochet
sl = slip	st(s) = stitch(es)