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In this model, I added a wide border by adding an
extra row of Burgundy squares all around. Then I added the regular
stitched border in the instructions. I think it makes a real
difference! Thanks Rachel for the great suggestion!
ABBREVIATIONS
beg - beginning
ch - chain
sp - space
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
BLO - Back Loop Only
NOTE: This afghan is worked using worsted weight yarn in the colors specified
with each project. It is made up of two different types of granny
squares: a solid color granny and a bi-color granny. General directions
for each are as follows below. Simply crochet the number of squares
needed for each block in the color required then assemble as described
in instructions.
SOLID COLOR GRANNY
Finished square measures
approximately 2 1/2”
Ch 4, join with a sl st to first chain
to form a ring
RND 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 1, (3 dc in ring, ch 1) three times, join with sl
st to top of beg ch 3.
RND 2: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in first ch 1 sp, ch 1,
3 dc in same ch 1 sp, ch 1 (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1) in remaining 3 ch 1 sps, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3, finish off, weave in loose
ends
BI-COLOR GRANNY
Finished square measures approximately 2
1/2”
Ch 4, with main color, join with a sl st to first
chain to form a ring
RND 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 1, 3 dc in
ring, drop main color but DO NOT cut, pickup second color, YO draw
through loop on hook, 3 dc in ring, ch 1, 3 dc in ring, ch 1 , join
with sl st to top of beg ch 3
RND 2: Turn, sl st in first ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2
dc in same ch 1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc
in next ch 1 sp, drop second color, pick up main color again, YO draw
through loop on hook, 3 dc in same ch 1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)
in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in last ch 1 sp, ch 1, join with sl st to
top of beg ch 3, finish off, weave in loose ends
ROUNDABOUT
Afghan is made up of 12
blocks total. 3 blocks wide by 4 blocks long.
Materials Needed
48 oz
Buff worsted weight yarn
24 oz Burgundy worsted weight yarn
24 oz Light Sage worsted weight yarn
Size “G” crochet hook, or size needed
for proper gauge
Tapestry Needle
Granny Squares Needed to Make One Block
12 Buff (solid granny)
16 Burgundy & Light Sage (bi-color granny)
8 Burgundy & Buff (bi-color granny)
Block Assembly
Using tapestry
needle and appropriate color yarn and stitching through BLO, assemble
each individual block using the diagram below for placement. (12 blocks
total required):
Afghan Assembly
Using tapestry needle and appropriate
color yarn and stitching through BLO, assemble the 12 completed blocks
into a grid 3 blocks wide by 4 blocks long (see photo).
Border
RND 1: With Burgundy yarn join with a sl st to
any corner ch 1 sp, sc around, work 3 sc in each corner ch 1 sp, join
with sl st to first sc to join
RND 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each sc around, work 3
dc in each corner, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join
RND 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc around, work 3
sc in each corner, join with sl st to first sc to join, finish off,
weave in loose ends
Every effort has been made to ensure the
accuracy of these instructions. We cannot be responsible for human
error, differences in individual stitching techniques or typographical
errors.
Copyright 2007 C.L. Halvorson |
