Rep Row 2 and 3 until piece measures 52 34 in. (132 86.5 cm) from beginning, end with Row 3. Do not fasten off.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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Speed Hook Shell Afghan
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
5-dc group and 1 sc = 4 in. [10 cm] in shell stitch pattern. 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 Ch 36 loosely.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc), dc in same space, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, sk 1 ch, *5 dc in next ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, sk 1 ch; rep from *, 3 dc in last ch – seven 5-dc
groups and 3 dc in first and last st. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, *sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc; rep from * across, sc in last dc. Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, 2 dc in first sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, *5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc; rep from * across, 3 dc in last sc. Rep Row 2 and 3 until
piece measures 52 in (132 cm) from beginning, end with Row 3. Do not fasten off.
Edging
Turn Afghan to work along one long side. Work 2 more dc in same sc.
Round 1: Work in ends of rows (skip rows ending with a dc, and work in rows ending with an
sc), *sc in end of next sc-row, sk next dc-row, 5 dc in end of next sc row, sk next dc row; rep from
* to corner; work 5 dc in corner; work shell st pattern along opposite edge of foundation ch,
matching sc and 5-dc groups; work 5 dc in corner; work in ends of rows along opposite long edge, *sc
in end of next sc row, sk next dc row, 5 dc in end of next sc row, sk next dc row; rep from *; join
with sl st to beg ch-3 of Row 3.
Fasten off.
FINISHING Weave in ends.
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Speed Hook Shell Afghan Reviewed by Cheryl browder on 2012-04-16
I'm working in this pattern now. I have two more ball of yarn to go. I bought 7 like the pattern call for. It is just beautiful ! But, I think the gauge is off. I never do the same pattern twice but this one I may consider making over and over again!
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