Approximate Size 47 x 62 inches
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia-Minerva
Wool 4-Ply Worsted (4 oz. pull skein)
Color A (Dk. Brown) 5 skeins
Color B (Rust) 5 skeins
Color C (Gold) 7 skeins
OR
Wool 4-Ply Worsted (4 oz. pull skein)
Color A (Dk. Brown) 5 skeins
Color B (Rust) 5 skeins
Color C (Gold) 7 skeins
Needles: One "Boye" crochet hook Size I
Gauge: 4 patterns to 4½ inches
NOTE: when changing colors, always work off last 2 loops at end of rows with the color to be used on following row.
With A - ch 162.
Row 1—Right side: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each of next 2 ch, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, repeat from * across, ending work off last 2 loops of last dc with B—ch 4, turn.
Row 2: * With B—3 dc in skipped st on foundation chain, ch 1, repeat from * across, end 1 dc in last dc, with C—ch 2, turn—39 petals.
Row 3: * 3 dc in center dc of petal 2 rows below, ch 1, repeat from * across, end 1 dc in turning ch, with A—ch 4, turn—40 petals.
Row 4: * 3 dc in center dc of petal 2 rows below, ch 1, repeat from * across, end 1 dc in turning ch, with B—ch 2, turn.
Row 5: Repeat Row 3, with C— ch 4, turn.
Row 6: Repeat Row 4, with A— ch 2, turn.
Row 7: Repeat Row 3, with B— ch 4, turn.
Row 8: Repeat Row 4, with C— ch 2, turn.
Repeat Rows 3 through 8 for pat, working to about 60 inches, end with Row 3 with Color C. Next row with A—ch 2, 1 sc in center dc of petal one row below, * 3 dc in center dc of petal 2 rows below, 1 sc in center dc of petal one row below, repeat from * across, end sl st in turning ch. Break off all colors.
BORDER: With B—on right side crochet 4 rows of sc around with 3 sc in each corner to keep work flat. Fasten off.
Be sure your stitch gauge is correct.
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