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Americana Afghan
Lion Brand® Homespun^® - Wool-Ease^®
Pattern Number: khs-americanaAfghan Show your patriotic spirit with this American flag afghan! Note: The crocheted version of this pattern is shown in the image.

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy
SIZE: One Size
52 inches x 64 inches

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

790-307 Homespun Yarn: Antique Heathered Solid Subdued dark reds with a hint of brick combine in a rich mix.
Quantity needed: 4 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 23.96
Note: (A)

790-309 Homespun Yarn: Deco Heathered Solid Soft Cream and homespun texture is a rich combination.
Quantity needed: 3 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 17.97
Note: (B)

790-302 Homespun Yarn: Colonial Heathered SolidDark and medium blue mix.
Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 11.98
Note: (C)

620-099 Wool-Ease Yarn: Fisherman The classical 'natural' wool, so popular for Aran knits.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
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Lion Brand Size 10.5 [6.5 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Knitting Needles
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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8
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Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Additional Materials
LION BRAND Size H-8 (5 mm) hook
GAUGE:
12 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch (k every row). 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.


INSTRUCTIONS



AFGHANFirst piece (Field for Stars) With C, cast on 96 sts. K 168 rows. Put on holder.Second piece (top 7 stripes) Second piece (top 7 stripes) With A, cast on 96 sts.* K 24 rows. Change to B and k 24 rows. Continue to alternate 24 rows A, 24 rows B for 7 stripes, ending with A. Put sts on holder. Sew the first and second pieces together for top of flag. Put stitches back on needle and continue working 24 rows A, 24 rows B for 6 more stripes. Bind off.STARS - Make 32 Ch 3, slip st to form ring. Rnd 1 Ch 1, work 5 sc in ring, slip st to beg-ch. Rnd 2 Ch 1, work 3 sc in each sc, slip st to beg-ch - 15 sc. Rnd 3 *Sc in first sc, ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, skip 2 sc; rep from * around, end with slip st to first sc. Fasten off. Position the stars on the field and sew them into place.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
k = knit
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)


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