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Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice 8-Color Afghan Pattern Number: 70139AD

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Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice 8-Color Afghan Pattern Number: 70139AD SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size 40 x 48 in. (106 cm x 121 cm)

CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 23, 2008)

Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr),

Rnd 4: Join C in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), [1 dc, ch 3, 1 2 dc] into same

MATERIALS • 860-147 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Purple 1 Ball (A) • 860-174 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Olive 1 Ball (B) • 860-135 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust 1 Ball (C) • 860-140 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Rose 1 Ball (D) • 860-133 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Brick 1 Ball (E) • 860-126 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Chocolate 1 Ball (F) • 860-108 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty 1 Ball (G) • 860-170 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Pea Green 1 Ball (H) • Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

One square = 8 x 8 in. (23 x 23 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 (counts as tr), [Yarn over hook twice, insert hook into ring, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through 2 loops] repeat 2 more times – 4 tr and 4 loops on hook. Yarn over and draw through all 4 loops.

CL (Cluster) - [Yarn over hook twice, insert hook into ring, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through 2 loops – tr] repeat 3 times more – 4 tr and 5 loops on hook. Yarn over and draw through all 5 loops.

AFGHAN Square 1 (make 4) Free Crochet Pattern: Vanna's Choice 8-Color Afghan Page 3 of 4

With A, ch 8. Join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Beg CL, *ch 4, CL; repeat from * 6 times, ch 4, join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch 4. Fasten off A. Rnd 2: Join B in any ch-4 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc into same ch-4 sp, *4 dc into next ch -4 sp, ch 6, **4 dc into next ch-4 sp; rep from * twice then from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in each of next 7 dc, *[3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] into next ch-6 sp, ** dc in each of next 8 dc; rep from * twice then from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Fasten off B. Rnd 4: Join C in any ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), [1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] into same sp, * dc in each of next 14 dc, **[2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] into next ch-3 sp; rep from * twice then from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Fasten off C. Rnd 5: Join D, ch 1, sc into each dc of previous round, working [2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc] in each ch-3 sp, join with sl st beg sc. Fasten off.

Square 2 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors B, C, D, and E.

Square 3 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors C, D, E, and F.

Square 4 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors D, E, F, and G.

Square 5 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors E, F, G, and H.

Square 6 (make 4) Make same as Square 1, but using colors F, G, H, and A.

Square 7 (make 3) Make same as Square 1, but using colors G, H, A, and B.

Square 8 (make 3) Make same as Square 1, but using colors H, A, B, and C.

FINISHING Lay squares out on a flat surface to determine a pleasing arrangement of 5 rows of 6 squares each. Sew squares together.

Edging Rnd 1: From right side, join H with sl st along edge of Afghan. Ch 1, work sc evenly around edge of Afghan, working 3 sc at each corner. Fasten off. Rnd 2: From wrong side, join F with sl st along edge of Afghan. Ch 1, work sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

*Vanna's Choice® (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted -weight 100% acrylic yarn. • Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls • Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic

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