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Free Crochet Pattern
All-American Granny Square Throw

Lion Brand® Jiffy^®

Pattern #: cjif-AAmericanGrannySquareThrow

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE: One Size
49 inches x 72 inches

CORRECTIONS: None

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All-American Granny Square Throw

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GAUGE:

Each square measure 4½ inches (11 cm) across. 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.

SOLID COLOR SQUARES - Make 104 with A and 24 with B
Ch 6. Join with slip st to form ring.

Rnd 1 (RS) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times. Join with slip st to top of ch-3.

Rnd 2 Turn work and slip st in first ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space (corner made); repeat from * twice more, ch 1, 3 dc in first space, ch 2 and join to top of ch-3 to complete first corner.

Rnd 3 Turn work and slip st in first ch-2 space, ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner space, repeat from * twice more, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in first corner space, ch 2. Join to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

TWO-COLOR SQUARES - Make 48 with B and C

With C, ch 6. Join with slip st to form ring. Note To change colors within rnd, drop color not in use on wrong side of work. Do not work over it or fasten off unless specified.

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Rnd 1 (RS)

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring, ch 1, drop C; attach B and with B, ch 1, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) twice. Join with slip st to top of ch-3.

Rnd 2 Turn work, slip st in first space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, drop B; pick up C and with C, ch 1, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in first space, ch 2 and join to top of ch-3 to complete first corner.

Rnd 3 Turn work, slip st in first space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next corner space **, ch 1, drop C; pick up B and with B, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space, repeat from * to **, ch 2 and join to top of ch-3 to complete first corner. Fasten off B and C.

FINISHING

Weave in yarn ends. Lay out squares, following diagram and carefully placing 2-color squares to form star points as shown. Matching stitches, sew adjoining edges of squares together, through back loops only, with matching yarn. Edging With right side of afghan facing you, using A, crochet a row of sc around edge, working 3 sc at each corner.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
ch(s) = chain(s)	dc = double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s)	RS = right side
sc = single crochet	st(s) = stitch(es)

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All-American Granny Square Throw Reviewed by Jean Burr on 2008-07-12
I started this afghan while I was in Iraq as a gift for my mother. It was nice to work the squares a few at a time and only carry a little yarn in my medical bag! I put the project down for a few months when I got home, and found that my gauge was a bit off! (Apparently I was more tense at home, since my squares were smaller) I used the Lion Suede yarns in denim, red, and ivory. As I got near the end, I discovered a few preferences which differed from the pattern. 1. I found the finished size unsatisfactory. So, instead of 2 motifs wide and 3 motifs long, I went with 3 x 3. Two was just too skinny! 2. The pattern called for using a large needle to sew the squares together. It was driving me a bit crazy, so I experimented with a single crocheted assembly. This left a small ridge, but was a lot easier. I used the blue color as my assembly "glue". 3. The edges looked unfinished, so I added a border. I did single crochet all around with three sc in each corner in white, and then a row of sc in each sc in red. I also made a smaller blanket for my mother's cat- same colors, but just a double crochet large size granny square. This looks and feels great, but it took me a long time. It was very rewarding to have finished and is a wonderful (happy) memory of my deployment to Iraq for my mother! -Jean Burr, Military Physician