Antartic

SIZEApproximately 48” x 60”.

MATERIALS BERROCO AIR (50 grs), 9 balls each #3143 Oxide (MC) and #3145 Karma (CC).Crochet hook, size 7.00 mm (K) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

GAUGE 12 dc’s = 4”; 4 rows = 3” in Pat St on size 7.00 mm (K) crochet hook.TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

PATTERN STITCH (Multiple of 10 + 1)Row 1: Ch 3, work 1 dc in next 2 dc’s, * (2 dc’s, ch 2, 2 dc’s) in next ch-2 space, rep from * across, end work 1 dc in next 2 dc’s and 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.Rep Row 1 for Pat St.

THROW With crochet hook, using MC, ch 142. Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across – 141 dc’s (turning ch-3 counts as 1 dc). Turn.Foundation Row: Ch 3, (counts as 1 dc), work 1 dc in next 2 dc’s, skip 3 dc’s, * work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next dc, skip 3 dc’s, rep from * across, end work 1 dc in next 2 dc’s and 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn. Working in Pat St, work 2 more rows MC. * Work 4 rows CC, work 4 rows MC, rep from * until piece measures approximately 60”: ending with 3 rows of either color.Next Row: Ch 3, work 1 dc in next 2 dc’s, * ch 3, work 1 sc in next ch-2 space, rep from * across, end ch 3, work 1 dc in next 2 dc’s, 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.Following Row: Ch 3, work 1 dc in each dc and ch across – 141 dc’s counting turning ch-3. Fasten off.

5.5 hour afghan

MATERIALS
QTY
ALT QTY
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450-107 Jiffy® Denim
18
23 balls in multi or heather color of your choice.
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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size Q-19
1

Gauge: Knit: 14.6 St sts and 18 rows = 4" on size 10 needles Crochet: 10 sc and 12 rows=4" on K hook

11-inch piece of cardboard (for making fringe)

GAUGE:
In pattern, 3 V-s sts = 6", 4 rows = 6".

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTES:
Throw is worked with three strands of yarn held together throughout.

THROW:Starting at bottom edge of the throw, with three strands of yarn held together, loosely ch 67.Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, ch 1, dc in same st, * skip 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch; repeat from * to last 2 ch, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch. Ch 3, turn.Row 2: *(Dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp-one V-stitch made; repeat from * across, ending with dc in top of turning-ch. Ch 3, turn.Repeat Row 2 until 40 rows have been completed. Fasten off.

EDGING:With the right side facing you, work 1 row of sc along each side edge of the throw.

FRINGE:Wind a single strand of yarn around an 11" piece of cardboard. Cut at one end, making 22"-long strands. Attach 9 strands per fringe. Fold strands of yarn in half to form a loop; insert the crochet hook through back of work in first stitch along bottom edge of throw; pull loop through. Bring the ends through loop and tighten. Continue to attach fringe in every other space along the bottom edge. Repeat for the top edge. Trim fringe evenly.