Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Harvest Patchwork Afghan

Pattern Number: 80685AD

This beautiful afghan is perfect for chilly nights.

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Harvest Patchwork Afghan

Pattern Number: 80685AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size 52 x 52 in. (132 x 132 cm) CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS 640-125 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick 2 Balls (A) 640-136 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick 2 Balls (B) 640-154 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick 2 Balls (C) 640-176 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick 3 Balls (D) 640-143 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick 2 Balls (E) Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size N-13 Large-Eyed Blunt Needles GAUGE:

& Quick Yarn: Hazelnut & Quick Yarn: Apricot & Quick Yarn: Grey Marble & Quick Yarn: Snapdragon & Quick Yarn: Claret

One Square = 13 in. (33 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 less 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: Beg CL (Beginning Cluster): Ch 4, *yotwice, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook)twice;repfrom * 2 more times; yo and draw through all loops on hook. CL (Cluster): *Yo twice, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice; rep from * 3more times;yo and draw through allloops on hook.

AFGHAN Square 1 (make 3) With A, ch 8; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Beg CL in ring, *ch 4, CL in ring; rep from * 6 more times, ch 4; join with sl st in top of Beg CL.Fasten off A. Rnd 2: Join B with sl st in any ch-4 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 3 dc in same ch-4 sp, 4 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 6, *4 dc in next 2 ch-4 sp, ch 6; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each of next 7 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-6 sp, *dc in next 8 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-6 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off B. Rnd 4: Join C with sl st in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch-3 sp, dc in next 14 dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 14 dc; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off C. Rnd 5: Join Dwith sl st in any dc, ch 1, sc in same dc and in each dc around, working (2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in each ch-3 sp; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off D. Square 2 (make 3) Make same as Square 1, using colors B, C, D, and E. Square 3 (make 3) Make same as Square 1, using colors C, D, E, and A. Square 4 (make 3) Make same as Square 1, using colors D, E, A, and B. Square 5 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, using colors E, A, B, and C. FINISHING Sew squares together following Assembly Diagram. Edging With RS facing and join D with sl st in edge of Afghan, ch 1, work sc evenly around all edges of Afghan, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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ch(s) = chain(s) dc = double crochet rnd(s) = round(s) sl st = slip stitch yo = yarn over

ch-space = space previously made rep = repeat(s)(ing) sc = single crochet sp(s) = space(s)

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