*Chenille Thick & Quick®
(Article #950).
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Simple Crocheted Afghan
Lion Brand® Homespun® - Chenille Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
Rnd 1 should measure 3¼" x 3¼" (8.25 cm) using
larger hook and 2 strands of Homespun 8 sts; 4" (10 cm); 4 rnds border; 4½" with smaller hook
and 1 strand Chenille Thick & Quick. 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.
AFGHAN With larger hook and 2 strands Homespun, ch 3. Slip st to join to form ring. Rnd 1 Ch 3, work 2 dc in ring, (ch 3, work 3 dc in ring) 3 times, ch 3, slip st to top of first ch-3. Rnd 2 Slip st over dcs to ch-3 corner, ch 3 (this counts as first dc), work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same corner ch-3 space, [ch 1, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 corner space] 3 times, ch 1, slip st to top of first ch-3. Rnd 3 Slip st over dcs to ch-3 corner, ch 3 (this counts as first dc), work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same corner ch-3 space, [ch 1, * work 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1**, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 corner space] 3 times, ch 1, work 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, slip st to top of first ch-3.
Continue to work in 1 big square, working as for Rnd 3 and rep from * to ** as many times as necessary between corners as square grows until piece measures 34" x 34" (approximately 15 rnds). Fasten off.
BORDER With smaller hook and 1 strand of A, with RS facing, attach yarn in last join with ch 3 (this counts as first dc), [dc in each dc and ch-1 space to corner, in corner make (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)] around until all four corners are worked, dc in every dc and ch-1 space until end of rnd, slip st to join. Work 3 more rnds dc border with A. Fasten off. Attach B in last join and work 3 rnds as with A. Ch 3, turn. Work 4th rnd border with WS facing, end slip st to join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Simple Crocheted Afghan Reviewed by chyrl slatton on 2011-02-07
I've made 2 of these afghans for Christmas gifts for my son-in-laws. So easy. Sooooo pretty! Made made one in shades of blue and one in shades of rust. Chenille is pricey, but I got it for a good deal on E-bay. The weight of the Chenille makes it block wonderfully around the edges. You won't be dissapointed, looks rich and expensive.
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