*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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Basketweave Throw
Lion Brand® Homespun®
GAUGE:
12 sts = 4" with Size K hook. 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:
Raised DC at the front (FP dc): Wrap the yarn around the hook, insert hook from in front and from right to left around the post of the appropriate st, complete dc.
Raised DC at the back (BP dc): Wrap the yarn around the hook, insert the hook from behind and from right to left around the post of the appropriate st, complete dc.
Detachable
Counter: Click and drag to the part of the pattern you're working. Your
counter is automatically saved and will be here when you next use the
pattern.Project
Counter: Use this to track your work. Your counter is automatically
saved and will be here when you next use the pattern.
THROW: Ch 112. Foundation Row (WS): Skip 3 ch (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each ch to end, turn.
Rows 1, 3, 6, 8:Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *FP dc around post of each of the next 4 sts, BP dc around post of next 4 sts, rep from *, end FP dc around post of each of next 4 sts, 1 dc in top of t-ch, turn.
Rows 2,4,5,7: Ch2 (counts as 1 dc), skip first st, *BP dc around post of each of next 4 sts, FP dc around post of each of next 4 sts, rep from *, end BP dc around post of each of next 4 sts, 1 dc in top of t-ch, turn.
Rep Rows 1-8 until throw measures approx 50".
Border: Beg at top of throw, 3 sc in corner, *sc in each of next 2 sts, dec 1 sc (pull up lp in next 2 sts, yo and draw through all 3 lps)*, rep from * to * along top of throw to next corner, 3 sc in corner, sc along the side of throw to next corner keeping throw edge flat, 3 sc in corner, rep from * to * across bottom of throw to next corner, 3 sc in corner, sc along rem side of throw keeping throw edge flat. Next rnd: Work even in sc, working 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off.
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