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Free Crochet Pattern: Early American Throw

Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
Pattern #: cwe-earlyAmericanAfghan
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SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

SIZE: One Size
Approx 41¾ inches x 57½ inches, including border

CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Color (A)
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Wool-Ease®
Natural Heather Fisherman Ranch Red Blush Heather Blue Heather Navy Denim Blue Mist
Indigo Chili Caramel Sienna Seaspray Chocolate Brown Mink Brown Cocoa
Cranberry Dark Rose Heather Rose Heather Grey Heather Oxford Grey Black Pastel Yellow Mustard
Blossom Raspberry Eggplant Gold Lemongrass Sage Avocado Loden
Chestnut Heather Forest Green Heather Cilantro Aloe Paprika Violet Denim Twist Azalea Pink
Zinnia Burgundy Clove Pumpkin Wood Print Autumn Print Pines Print White/Multi
Wheat Mushroom White Frost
*Wool-Ease® (Article #620).
  • Solid, Heather, Twist: 80% acrylic, 20% wool
  • Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 86% acrylic, 10% wool, 4% rayon
  • Glitter/Multi-colors: 78% acrylic, 19% wool, 3% polyester
  • Frosts: 70% acrylic, 20% wool, 10% polyamide
  • Prints: 80% acrylic, 20% wool
; package size: Solid, Heather, Twist: 3 oz/85g; 197 yd/180m balls
Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 3 oz/85g; 197 yd/180m balls
Glitter/Multi-colors: 2.5 oz./70g; 162 yd/146m balls
Frosts: 2.5 oz./70g; 162 yd/146m balls
Prints: 2.5 oz/70g; 162 yd/146m balls

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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  620-098 Wool-Ease Yarn: Natural Heather
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$ 28.14  
Note: (A)
•  620-152 Wool-Ease Yarn: Oxford Grey
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$ 4.69  
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•  620-139 Wool-Ease Yarn: Dark Rose Heather
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$ 14.07  
Note: (C)
•  620-107 Wool-Ease Yarn: Blue Heather
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$ 9.38  
Note: (D)
•  620-130 Wool-Ease Yarn: Green Heather DISCONTINUED
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$ 15.16  
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Note: (E)
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm)   $ 2.45  

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Early American Throw

Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®

GAUGE:

Each Square = 13 inches x 11 inches. TO 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 SQUARE (make 7: 2E, 2D, 3C)
Ch 51.

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (50 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2
Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-44
Rep Row 2. Fasten off.

MOTIF SQUARE (make 8)

With A, ch 51.
Row 1
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (50 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-44
Cont in sc, foll chart Rows 2-44. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Sl st or sew squares tog invisibly foll diagram.

Border With RS facing, join A with sl st in corner at long edge and work 1 row sc along the long edge. Fasten off. Work 1 row of sc along other long edge. Fasten off. With RS facing, join A with sl st in any corner, then work in sc around entire throw for 1" working 3 sc at each corner.

Edging: Rnd 1 With RS facing, join E in any st, work 1 sc, * ch 3, skip 1 sc, (yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw yarn through st, yo draw yarn through 2 loops on hook, skip next sc, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw yarn through st, yo, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook, yo and draw yarn through 3 loops on hook - 2 dc tog skipping 1 sc before working 2nd dc made), ch 3, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next st *, rep from * to * around, do not turn. Fasten off.

Rnd 2 With RS facing, join A and sc into first sc, * ch 3, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next 2 dc worked tog in previous row, ch 3, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next sc *, rep from * to * around. Fasten off.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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approx = approximately ch(s) = chain(s)
cont = continu(e)(s)(ing) dc = double crochet
foll = follow(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together yo = yarn over


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