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Approximate Size: 46" x 64"

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

Columbia-Minerva Knitting Worsted (4 oz skein)-3 skeins each of Colors 2 and 3 and 2 skeins each of Colors 1 and 4 OR Nantuk 4 ply Knitting Yarn (Knitting Worsted size-2 or 4 oz skein)-12 ounces each of Colors 2 and 3 and 8 ounces each of Colors 1 and 4

KEY TO COLORS ILLUSTRATED:

1 "Boye" Crochet Hook "J" (Size 9)

Gauge: 3 dc to 1 inch, 2 rows to 1 ½ inches

ENTIRE AFGHAN IS CROCHETED IN ONE PIECE.

PATTERN STITCH: (Multiple of 22 chs, plus 14). Row 1-1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch, *skip 3 chs, in next ch make a group of 4 clusters as follows: (yo, draw up a 1 inch loop) 3 times, yo and through all loops on hook, ch 1 to close (one cluster), ch 1, make 3 more clusters with ch 1 between in same ch, skip 3 chs, 1 dc in each of next 7 chs, 3 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 7 chs, repeat from * across row, ending skip 3 chs, 4 clusters in next ch, skip 3 chs, 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in last ch, break off yarn, leaving loop on hook. Row 2-Draw new color through loop on hook, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, *1 sc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in center ch 1 space, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 1 dc in each of next 17 dc, repeat from * across row, ending 1 sc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in center ch 1 space, ch 1, 1 sc in next ch 1 space, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc, 1 dc in turning ch, ch 3, turn. Row 3-1 dc in same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, *skip 1 dc, make a group of 4 clusters in center ch 2 space, skip next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 3 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, repeat from * across row, ending skip 1 dc, make a group of 4 clusters in ch 2 space, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in turning ch. Break off yarn, leaving loop on hook. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pattern stitch.

AFGHAN: With Color 1 ch 146 loosely. Ch should measure about 48 inches. Work Row 1 of pat with Color 1, then repeat Rows 2 and 3 for pat, working color striping as follows: *2 rows Color 2, 2 rows Color 3, 2 rows Color 4, 2 rows Color 3, 2 rows Color 2, 2 rows Color 1. Repeat from * 5 times more, then work 2 rows Color 2, 2 rows Color 3, 2 rows Color 4, 2 rows Color 3, 2 rows Color 2 and 1 row of Color 1. Do not break yarn, but work border at side edge as follows: Ch 1, 2 sc over last dc, *ch 1, 2 sc over st at end of next row, repeat from * down side edge to foundation ch, break yarn and fasten. Attach Color 1 on right side of work at foundation ch and work border up other side edge in same manner. Break yarn and fasten.

FRINGE: Wind Color 3 over a 4th inch cardboard. Cut strands at one end. Cut strands of Color 2 in same manner. Fold and knot 4 strands of Color 3 with 2 strands of Color 2 in each of the 3 spaces of cluster groups at each end of Afghan.

Other great patterns from Afghans by Columbia Minerva, Volume 742:

Crochet Patterns

Rose Afghan
Crocheted Striped Afghan
Flower and Fruit Afghan
Crocheted Ripple Afghan
Patchwork Afghan
Daisy Afghan
Two Tone Block Afghan
Black Afghan with Roses
Loop Stitch Motif Afghan

Knitting Patterns

Plaid Afghan
Feather and Fan Afghan
Rosebud Afghan
Red and White Striped Afghan
Blue and White Afghan
Leaf Pattern Afghan
Garter Stitch Afghan
Knitted Striped Afghan