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Crochet Sampler Afghan
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
1 Square = about 9 x 9 in. (23 x 23 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:
FPTR (front post treble crochet) Yo twice, insert hook from front to back then to front, going around post of indicated st, draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Skip st behind the FPTR.
Puff St (worked on WS, all in one st) (Yarn over, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and draw up a loop) into same stitch 5 times, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
NOTES:
1. Twenty Squares are crocheted, then sewn together following Assembly Diagram.
2. Squares may not match exactly in size.
SQUARE 1 (make 3)
With A, ch 27. Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across - 26 sc at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), turn, hdc in first 3 sts, (Puff in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) 5 times, Puff in next st, hdc in last 2 sts. Row 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Row 4: Ch 2, turn, hdc in first 5 sts, (Puff in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) 5 times, hdc in last st. Row 5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep Rows 2-5 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg. Last Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fasten off.
SQUARE 2 (make 3)
Note: Every other row is worked into the back loops only.
With B, ch 29. Row 1 (WS): Work sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across - 28 sc at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, working in both loops, sc in each sc across.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Fasten off.
SQUARE 3 (make 3) With C, ch 29. Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across - 28 sc at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (tr in next sc, sc in next sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 4 times, tr in next sc, sc in last 2 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc, (tr in next sc, sc in next sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 4 times, tr in next sc, sc in last sc. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sc, (tr in next sc, sc in next sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 4 times, sc in last sc. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 sc, (tr in next sc, sc in next sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 4 times. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, (tr in next sc, sc in next sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, tr in next sc, sc in next sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 2 sc. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, (tr in next sc, sc in next sc, tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 3 times, tr in next sc, sc in next sc, tr in next sc, sc in last sc. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep Rows 2-13 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm), end with a WS row.
Fasten off.
SQUARE 4 (make 4)
With A, ch 29. Row 1 (RS): Work hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across - 28 hdc at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to B in last st. Rows 3 and 4: With B, rep Row 2 twice; change to C in last st of Row 4. Rows 5 and 6: With C, rep Row 2 twice; change to A in last st of Row 6. Rows 7 and 8: With A, rep Row 2 twice; change to B in last st of Row 8.
Rep Rows 3-8 twice more.
Fasten off.
SQUARE 5 (make 4)
With B, ch 31. Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across - 30 sc. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first st), turn, *FPTR around next st, dc in next st; rep from * to last st, dc in last st. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. Row 4: Ch 3, turn, *dc in next st, FPTR around next st; rep from * to last st, dc in last st. Row 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across.
Rep Rows 2-5 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg. Last Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fasten off.
SQUARE 6 (make 3)
With C, ch 29. Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across - 28 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, *sc in next st, dc in next st; rep from * across. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, working in both loops, *sc in next st, dc in next st; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg. Last Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
FINISHING
Following Assembly Diagram, sew Squares together. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Crochet Sampler Afghan Reviewed by Yvonne on 2012-05-23
I loved making this afghan! The squares crocheted up quickly and easily. I chose colors that went with my decor. Mine came out a great size for a child's blanket or lap throw. I've pictured it thrown over my love seat so you can see the size. Got lots of compliments, and am likely to make it again for gifts.
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