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Eight-Color Afghan
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
1 Square = about 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 is made from 30 Squares; 6 squares each of 5 different color sequences.
2. Squares are worked in joined rnds, with RS always facing.
3. To help keep Squares even, join new color in a different corner ch-2 sp each time.
SQUARE 1 (make 6)
With A, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc in this rnd and in all following rnds), 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 F 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. Rnd 3: Sl st in each st across to first ch-2 sp, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in first 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 F. Rnd 4: Join H 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) 2 times, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 2 times; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 5: Sl st in each st across to first ch-2 sp, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off H.
SQUARE 2 (make 6)
Make same as Square 1, in following color sequence: Work Rnd 1 with E, Rnds 2 and 3 with G, and Rnds 4 and 5 with C.
SQUARE 3 (make 6)
Make same as Square 1, in following color sequence: Work Rnd 1 with C, Rnds 2 and 3 with E, and Rnds 4 and 5 with B.
SQUARE 4 (make 6)
Make same as Square 1, in following color sequence: Work Rnd 1 with F, Rnds 2 and 3 with B, and Rnds 4 and 5 with D.
SQUARE 5 (make 6)
Make same as Square 1, in following color sequence: Work Rnd 1 with H, Rnds 2 and 3 with A, and Rnds 4 and 5 with G.
FINISHING
Following Assembly Diagram, sew Squares together into 5 strips of 6 squares each. Sew strips together to make Throw. Edging
Rnd 1: From RS, join F with sl st anywhere in 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 F. Rnd 2: From WS, join D with sl st anywhere in edge of Throw, ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off D.
Weave in ends.
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I made this for my daughter and I enjoyed making it very much. The granny squares are easy despite the color changes but the finish work is a bit tedious. It worked up small so instead of just the two rows of color around the border I used up the remaining yarn and did approximately 10 rows. It increased the size perfectly and used up the yarn that would otherwise sit! I love the colors my daughter selected - very cheerful!!
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