Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, formatted for input to refreshable Braille displays or Braille software
American Flag Throw
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Sportweight
Pattern Number: cwes-afghanUSA

SKILL LEVEL:  Advanced Beginner
SIZE: One Size
45 inches x 55 inches

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

660-099 Wool-Ease Sportweight Yarn: Fisherman (discontinued) Creamy natural
Quantity needed: 4 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 23.96
Note: (A)

660-102 Wool-Ease Sportweight Yarn: Ranch Red (discontinued) Bright red
Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 11.98
Note: (B)

660-109 Wool-Ease Sportweight Yarn: Royal Blue Medium true blue
Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 11.98
Note: (C)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45


Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
16 sc = 4 inches (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.

NOTES:
To change colors within row, work to last st of old color, work last st until last 2 loops remain on hook, drop old color to WS; with new color, yo and draw through both loops on hook to complete st; continue with new color. For star rows, carry Royal Blue and Fisherman across field area only; work with Racing Red (or Fisherman) only on stripe area.


INSTRUCTIONS



FLAG STRIP - make 3 With B, chain 40. Row 1 Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each remaining chain across -39 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2 Single crochet in each single crochet across. Ch 1, turn. * Continuing inrows of single crochet, work until there are 4 rows of B, then work 5 rows A, 4 rows B, 5 rows A. Next row Work 24 single crochet with B; attach C and work remaining 15 singlecrochet (field area). Ch 1, turn. Next row Work 1 single crochet with C; join A; work (1 single crochet A, 1single crochet C) 7 times; work 24 single crochet B. Repeat last 2 rows once more. Continuing C andA on 15 field sts as before, work 5 rows A over last B stripe, then 4 rows B. This completes oneflag. Work 15 rows A for band. Repeat from * until 5th flag is completed. Fasten off. JOINING BANDS - make 2 With A, chain 12. Work in rows of 11 single crochet until same length as flag strips.Fasten off. With bands between flag strips, neatly sew bands to long edges of flag strips as shownto form center panel of throw. INNER BORDER Top and Bottom - make 2 With A, chain 9. work in rows of 8 single crochet until same length as across top or bottomof center panel. Fasten off. Sew in place. Sides - make 2 In same manner, make a border to fit along each side edge of center panel, including endsof top and bottom borders. Sew in place. With A, crochet 1 round of single crochet around outeredge, working 3 single crochet in each corner. OUTER BORDER With C, crochet 7 rounds of single crochet around edge, working 3 single crochet at each corneron each round. Slip stitch in each single crochet around last round. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
yo = yarn over


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