Directions are for Small Size (4 to 6). Changes for Medium (8 to 10) and Large (12 to 14) are in parentheses.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia-Minerva BULKY NANTUK (2 oz pull skein) –
Color A: 2 (3-3) skeins
Color B & C: 1 (2-2) skeins of each
Needle: One "Boye" crochet hook Size J
Gauge: 1 pat to 1 inch; 5 rows to 4 ins.
First Half: With Color A – ch 57 (63-69). Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, * skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in first of the skipped ch, repeat from * across, end 1 dc in each of last 2 ch working off last 2 loops of last dc with Color B, ch 3, turn. Row 2: With B – l dc in next dc, * skip 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in first of the skipped sts, repeat from * across, end 1 dc in last dc, 1 dc in turning ch, work off last 2 loops of last dc with Color C, ch 3, turn. There are 17 (19-21) pats with 2 dc at beg and end of row. Width is 19 (21-23) inches. Repeat Row 2 for pat, working next row with Color C then 1 row each of Colors A, B & C until there are 10 (13-16) rows from start, ch 3, do not turn.
Work 8 (10-12) pats along short edge, end 1 dc at foundation chain. Fasten off. Work 2nd half the same.
Leaving the 8 (10-12) pats at short edge free for outer edge, sew other edge to long side. Join other side the same.
Fringe: Cut 5-inch strands. Fold 2 in half and draw through corner st then draw ends through loop and tighten. Repeat in every 3rd st along outer edges.
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