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Park Slope Afghan


Crocheted geometric shapes are joined together to create this beautiful and texturally pleasing afghan.

Designed by Lion Brand Yarn Company
  
Project #:
25716
  
 
 Crafting Time:
10+ hours
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
 Crafters Rating:
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  • Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® (Art. #860):
    #110 Navy 3 balls (A)
    #173 Dusty Green 3 balls (B)
    #108 Dusty Blue 3 balls (C)
    #126 Chocolate 3 balls (D)
    #099 Linen 3 ball (E)
    or colors of your choice
  • Lion Brand® Crochet Hook size J-10 (6mm)
  • Lion Brand® Large-eyed Blunt Needle

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
     Finished Size
37˝ x 62˝ -inches (95.5 x 159cm)
 
     Gauge
1 Octagon = 6 1/4 in. (16 cm) diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
 
     OCTAGON (make 60: 12 each in A, B, C, D, and E)
Ch 5, join with sl st in beg ch to form a ring.
 
     Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 15 more dc in ring; join with sl st in top of beg ch – 16 dc.
 
     Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp as join, dc in next dc, *3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch – 32 dc.
 
     Rnd 3: Ch 3, *3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc; rep from * to last 3 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch – 48 dc.
 
     Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *3 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * to last 4 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in last 3 dc; join with sl st in top of beg ch – 64 dc. Fasten off.
 
     SQUARE (make 73: 16 each in A and D, 13 in B, 14 each in C and E)
Ch 6, join with sl st in beg ch to form a ring.
 
     Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as fi rst dc), work 19 more dc in ring; join with sl st in top of beg ch – 20 dc.
 
     Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sp as join, sc in next 4 dc, *ch 2, sc in next 5 dc; rep from * around, end ch 2; join with sl st in beg sc.
 
     Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sc, 4 sc in next ch-2 space; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc – 36 sc. Fasten off .
 
     Finishing
Arrange motifs as shown in assembly diagram and sew or sl st edges together. Weave in ends.
 
     Abbreviations
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stich(es)
sp = space
st(s) = stitches
Tip:

Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

Leave a long yarn tail at the end of each Motif – then use tails to sew Motifs together.
 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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