Changing colorsĪt end of row, when working the 2 st dec, drop the current color If you are using more than one color of yarn, I suggestĬhanging colors every 2 rows. Repeat Row 2 until afghan is desired length changing, colors asĭesired. Row 2: Skip first stitch dc in next 7 dc, 3 dc in next dc,ĭc in next 6 dc *work 3 st dec in next 3 stitches, dc in next 6ĭc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc Repeat from * across. Work another row or two and they should even up. Note: The valleys will probably be shallower than the peaks at this Next ch, dc in next 6 ch *work 3 st dec in next 3 ch, dc in next 6Ĭh, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 6 ch Repeat from * across. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook dc in next 6 ch, 3 dc in Yo and pull through remaining 3 loops onĬhain a multiple of 16 stitches plus 2 stitches.įor a 40 inch wide afghan in worsted weight yarn, chain 130.įor a 55 inch wide afghan in worsted weight yarn, chain 178.įor a 41 inch wide afghan in sport weight/3-ply yarn, chain 178. 2 st dec - 2 stitch decrease (also known as: dcdec or dc2tog) *yo, insert hook through next stitch, yo and Pull loop through stitch, yo and pull through first 2 loops on (Increase or decrease your hook size if you crochet tightly orĪbbreviations/Stitches: ch - chain dc - double crochet yo - yarn over 3 st dec - 3 stitch decrease (also known as: dc3tog) *yo, insert hook through next stitch, yo and Crochet hook size G for sport weight/3-ply yarn.Crochet hook size I for worsted weight yarn.

I made a 40 inchīy 60 inch afghan using 10 three ounce skeins of variegated About 12 ouncesĮach of 3 different colors (36 ounces total) will make a 40 inch byĦ0 inch afghan (the ideal size for Project Linus). Worsted weight acrylic yarn in desired colors.This afghan works up fairly quickly and is good

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