COLOR SEQUENCE
Work 2 rows with C, *2 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with C, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with C; rep from * 2 more times, 2 3 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with C.
AFGHAN Row 74-76 91: Rep Rows 2-4 2-7 three more times. Row 77-88: Rep Rows 2-7 two more times. Rows 89-91 92-94: Rep Rows 2-4; change to A in last st of last row.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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Homespun®
Hepplewhite
Shaker
Colonial
Antique
Deco
Rococo
Edwardian
Tudor
Sierra
Regency
Williamsburg
Baroque
Ranch
Waterfall
Gothic
Prairie
Barrington
Nouveau
Windsor
Corinthian
Mediterranean
Delft
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Covered Bridge Red
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Florida Keys Green
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Sunshine State
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Candy Apple
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Spring Green
Lavender Sachet
Blue Sky
Cotton Candy
Cream
Golden
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Fiesta
Russet
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Apple Green
Chili
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Dusty Blue
Earth
Lagoon
Parfait
Ocean
Painted Desert
Wild Fire
Bourbon
Herb Garden
Mixed Berries
Pearls
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*Homespun
(Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily.
98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.
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Zig Zag Afghan
Lion Brand® Homespun®
GAUGE:
3 pattern repeats = 10 in. (25.5 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 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
3-tr cluster: *Yo twice, draw up a loop in next st, (yo and draw through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 2 more times, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook. 4-tr cluster: *Yo twice, draw up a loop in next st, (yo and draw through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 3 more times, yo and pull through all 5 loops on hook. 7-tr cluster: *Yo twice, draw up a loop in next st, (yo and draw through 2 loops) twice; rep from * 6 more times, yo and pull through all 8 loops on hook.
NOTES:
To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over, yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st.
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COLOR SEQUENCE
Work 2 rows with C, *2 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with C, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with C; rep from * 2 more times, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with C.
AFGHAN
With C, ch 106. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across-105 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, * skip next 3 sc, 7 tr in next sc, skip next 3 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * 12 more times; change to A in last st. Row 3: Ch 4, turn, skip first sc, 3-tr cluster over next 3 sts, ch 3, *sc in next st, ch 3, 7-tr cluster over next 7 sts, ch 3; rep from * 11 more times, sc in next st, ch 3, 4-tr cluster over last 4 sts. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first cluster, *3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next cluster; rep from * 12 more times; change to D in last st. Row 5 and 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across; change to A in last st. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Continue in Color Sequence throughout. Rows 8-25: Rep Rows 2-7 three more times. Rows 26-73 Rep Rows 2-25 two more times. Row 74-91: Rep Rows 2-7 three more times. Rows 92-94: Rep Rows 2-4; change to A in last st of last row.
Do not fasten off.
EDGING
Rnd 1: With A, ch 1, turn, sc in next 104 sc, 3 sc in next sc (corner made); work 135 sc evenly along side edge; working along opposite side of foundation ch, 3 sc in first ch (corner made); sc in next 103 ch, 3 sc in last ch (corner made); work 135 sc evenly along opposite side edge, 2 sc in same st as first sc of rnd (corner completed); join with sl st in first sc-488 sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner st; join with sl st in first sc; change to B in join-496 sc. Rnd 3: With B, rep Rnd 2-504 sc. Rnd 4: Turn, sl st in each st to corner st, (sl st, ch 4, 7 tr) in corner st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, *skip next 3 sts, 7 tr in next st, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st*; rep from * to * 16 more times, skip next 2 sts, 11 tr in corner st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * to * 13 times, skip next 2 sts, 11 tr in corner st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * to * 17 times, skip next 2 sts, 11 tr in corner st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * to * 13 times, skip next 2 sts, 3 tr in same st as first tr; join with sl st in top of beginning ch; change to A in join-528 sts. Rnd 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st as join, *ch 3, 7-tr cluster over next 7 sts, ch 3, sc in next st*; rep from * 13 more times, ch 3, 3-tr cluster over next 3 sts, ch 3, sc in next st; rep from * to * 18 times, ch 3, 3-tr cluster over next 3 sts, ch 3, sc in next st; rep from * to * 14 times, ch 3, 3-tr cluster over next 3 sts, ch 3, sc in next st; rep from * to * 18 times, ch 3, 3-tr cluster over next 3 sts, ch 3; join with sl st in first sc-544 sts. Rnd 6: Ch 1, turn, 3 sc in next ch-sp, 3 sc in corner, 3 sc in next ch-sp, sc in next sc, *3 sc in next ch-sp, sc in cluster, 3 sc in next ch-sp, sc in next sc; rep from * around, working 3 sc in each corner cluster; join with sl st in first sc; change to D in join. Rnds 7 and 8: With D, ch 1, turn, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner st; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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Zig Zag Afghan Reviewed by Kathy Reich on 2009-06-29
I did make this afghan. It was relatively simple once I got started. Word to the wise - remember that the triple 7 crochet is NOT the same as the 7 triple cluster. I read too quickly over the directions and thought it was the same stitch. Needless to say, it didn't work! I hope that might help someone else. Also, I used Wildfire as one of my colors - it is a "painted" yarn. I should NOT have used a painted yarn for this pattern. The colors in the afghan pattern change so frequently that when the yarn changes color(not so very gradually) to what they call slight shades of blue and if you have started another row that is supposed to match previous rows in color - it will look COMPLETELY different. I had to throw away bunches of yarn to get back to the basic "Wildfire" color that I needed. I was so worried that I would not have enough to finish...I did - just barely. All of my other colors were heathered and they worked very nicely. So just stick to heathered colors for this pattern. Another warning with this yarn - knot it at the ends it WILL fray out quite badly. I'm done with the afghan, it is beautiful but I would not do another in this yarn.
