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Patchwork Motif Afghan
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
1 Octagon = 6 1/4 in. (16 cm) diameter. 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.
OCTAGON (make 60: 12 each in A, B, C, D, and E)
Ch 5, join with sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 15 more dc in ring; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 16 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp as join, dc in next dc, *3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 32 dc. Rnd 3: Ch 3, *3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * to last 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 48 dc. Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *3 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * to last 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in last 3 dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 64 dc. Fasten off.
SQUARE (make 73: 16 each in A and D, 13 in B, 14 each in C and E)
Ch 6, join with sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 19 more dc in ring; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 20 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sp as join, sc in next 4 dc, *ch 2, sc in next 5 dc; rep from * around, end ch 2; join with sl st in beg sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sc, 4 sc in next ch-2 space; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc - 36 sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Arrange motifs as shown in assembly diagram and sew or sl st edges together. Weave in ends.
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Patchwork Motif Afghan Reviewed by Lora on 2012-02-29
I made this afghan for my step-son for his Christmas 2010 present. He absolutely loves it! He has a Spongebob bedroom and the colors go very nicely without looking too adult. It almost covers his full-size bed and is plenty large for him to curl up on the couch with. The assembly was a bit of a chore, but no more than any other motif pattern I've made. My only complaint is the ultra-stretchiness of the Vanna yarn. I wouldn't use it for a large, heavy afghan or blanket. Otherwise, A+!
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