SIZE: One Size Baby Afghan: 26" x 27 1/2" (66 x 70 cm) Adult Afghan: 38" x 44" (96.5 x 112 cm)
NOTE: Pattern is written for Baby Afghan with changes for Adult Afghan in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
MATERIALS To
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Note: (B)
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Shaded Blanket
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
17 sts + 91/2 rows = 4" [10 cm] in ripple pattern 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:
sc2tog (sc decrease): Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
NOTES:
To change color, work last stitch until 2 loops remain on hook, yarn over with new color, and draw yarn through 2 loops on hook to complete stitch.
COLOR SEQUENCE
*Work 4 rows with A, 4 rows with B, 4 rows with C, 4 rows with D, 4 rows with E; rep from * for Color Sequence.
AFGHAN
With A, ch 101 (152). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 6 ch, 3 sc in next ch, *sc in next 7 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in next ch; rep from *, ending sc in last 7 ch - 6 (9) "ripples". Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc, *sc in next 7 sc, sk next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc; rep from * across, ending sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog.
Rep Row 2, changing colors following Color Sequence for a total of 60 (100 rows). Last 4 Rows: With A, rep Row 2 four times.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Left Side Edging
From RS, join A at top of left side. Row 1: With A, working in ends of rows, sc evenly spaced along straight edge of afghan. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off. Right Side Edging
From RS, join B at lower corner of right side. Work as for Left Side Edging.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Shaded Blanket Reviewed by Jolene Peterson on 2013-03-25
Very simple instructions and a great blanket. I used a K hook to prevent puckering and alternated Vanna's choice Navy and White. My friend and soon to be mom loved the chevron pattern for her baby boys nursery.
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