Brilliant and playful colors in the granny squares of this throw make it a joy to crochet. The squares are worked separately and then sewn together, making this throw is a great project to crochet on the go!
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Eight Color Throw
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
One square = 7 x 7 in. (18 x 18 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.
NOTES:
1. Throw consists of 30 Squares; 4 each of Squares 1-6, and 3 each of Squares 7 and 8.
2. Squares are worked in joined rnds, always with RS facing. Change color at the beg of each rnd.
3. To help keep Squares even, join new color in a different corner ch-sp each time.
SQUARE 1 (make 4)
With A, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 12 dc and 4 ch-2 sps. Fasten off A. Rnd 2: Join B with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off B. Rnd 3: Join C with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off C. Rnd 4: Join D with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off D. Rnd 5: Join E with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off E.
SQUARE 2 (make 4)
Make same as Square 1, in the following color sequence: B, C, D, E, F.
SQUARE 3 (make 4)
Make same as Square 1, in the following color sequence: C, D, E, F, G.
SQUARE 4 (make 4)
Make same as Square 1, in the following color sequence: D, E, F, G, H.
SQUARE 5 (make 4)
Make same as Square 1, in the following color sequence: E, F, G, H, A.
SQUARE 6 (make 4)
Make same as Square 1, in the following color sequence: F, G, H, A, B.
SQUARE 7 (make 3)
Make same as Square 1, in the following color sequence: G, H, A, B, C.
SQUARE 8 (make 3)
Make same as Square 1, in the following color sequence: H, A, B, C, D.
FINISHING
Following assembly diagram, sew Squares together.
Edging
Rnd 1: From RS, join H with sl st anywhere along edge of Throw. Ch 1, work sc evenly spaced around edge of Throw, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off H. Rnd 2: From WS, join F with sl st anywhere along edge of Throw, ch 1, work sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off F.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Eight Color Throw Reviewed by ruth mcconagghy on 2012-08-13
I like this granny square
because you can any left over
little balls.
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