Skill Level: INTERMEDIATE

Designed by Joyce Nordstrom.

Afghan measures approximately 50" x 65 ½".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 37 Ounces No. 316 Soft White MC, 5 ounces No. 661 Frosty Green CA, 3 ounces No. 579 Pale Plum CB, 2 ounces each No. 320 Cornmeal CC, No. 347 Lt Periwinkle CD and No. 372 Rose Pink CE.
Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Square = 7 ¾" x 7 ¾". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size crochet hook to obtain the gauge.

SQUARE 1 (2, 3, 4)-Make 12 each: With CA ch 5; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with a sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 4, skip first sc, [dc in next sc, ch 1] 11 times; join with a sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: Join CB (CC, CD, CE) in any ch-1 sp; ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook from the front into top of ch-3 and into dropped lp, draw lp through - beg pc made; ch 3; * 4 dc in next sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook from the front into top of first dc and into dropped lp, draw lp through - pc made; ch 3; rep from * around; join in top of beg pc - 12 pc. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Join MC in any ch-3 sp; ch 1, * sc in sp, ch 1, sc in top of pc, ch 1, sc in next sp, ch 1, 7 dc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join to first sc.

Rnd 5: Sl st in next sp, ch 4, * dc in next sp, ch 1, dc in next sp, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) all in next dc, dc in next 3 dc **, [dc in next sp, ch 1] twice; rep from * around, end at **; dc in next sp, ch 1; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.

Rnd 6: Sl st in next sp, ch 4, * dc in next sp, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, (pc, ch 4, pc) all in ch-4 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc **, [dc in next sp, ch 1] twice; rep from * around, end at **; dc in next sp, ch 1; join.

Rnd 7: Sl st in next sp, ch 3, * dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, pc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch-4 sp, ch 2, pc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next sp, ch 1 **, dc in next sp; rep from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sl st or sew squares together following diagram.

BORDER-Rnd 1: With right side facing, join CA in the dc before any corner ch-3 sp; ch 1, sc in same dc, * 3 sc in corner sp, sc in each st, sp, and seam to next corner; rep from * around; join.

Rnd 2: Ch 4, ** skip next sc, (dc, [ch 1, dc] 3 times) all in center sc at corner, ch 1, * skip next sc, dc in next sc, ch 1; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; join to 3rd ch of ch-4. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: Join CB in ch-1 sp after joining; ch 3, hdc in next sp, ch 1, ** 2 hdc in corner sp, ch 1, * hdc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * to next corner sp; rep from ** around; join in 2nd ch of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Working over the ch-1 of Rnd 3 throughout and into the dc of Rnd 2, join MC in the dc of Rnd 2 after the joining; ch 4, ** (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 hdc at corner, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, ch 1, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; join.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in next sp, ch 1] twice, ** (sc, ch 1, sc) all in corner sp, ch 1, * sc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; join.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, * sc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: CA, CB, etc.= Color A, Color B, etc; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; lp = loop; MC = main color; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions given in brackets the number of times specified.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Designed by Michele Thompson

Afghan measures approximately 48" wide x 63" long.

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 47 Ounces No. 661 Frosty Green.
Crochet Hooks: 6mm [US J-10] and 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle to weave in ends.

GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 10 rows = 4 ⅜" in pattern with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:

BPDC (back post double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of stitch indicated and draw up a lp, [yarn over and draw through 2 lps] twice.

FPDC (front post double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of stitch indicated and draw up a lp, [yarn over and draw through 2 lps] twice.

MB (make bobble): [yarn over and draw up a lp] 3 times all in stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through all 7 lps on hook.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Beginning at side edge (afghan is worked side to side) with larger hook, ch 181.

Row 1 (Wrong Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across; turn - 179 sts.

Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 2 (counts as first st), skip first dc, * BPDC around next st; rep from * across; turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, skip first st, * FPDC around next st; rep from * across; turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.

Row 5-Bobble Row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * MB in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * across; turn.

Row 6: Rep Row 4.

Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), skip first sc, * skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc, dc into skipped sc working around the last 2 dc (this dc encloses the last 2 dc); rep from * to last sc; dc in last sc; turn.

Rows 8-10: Rep Rows 4-6.

Row 11: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc and in each sc across; turn.

Work Rows 2-11 a total of 10 times. Work Rows 2-3 once more. Do not fasten off. Change to smaller hook.

EDGING-Rnd 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, work sc evenly around all 4 sides of afghan and work 3 sc in each corner; join with a sl st in first sc; turn.

Rnd 2 (Wrong Side): Ch 1, work as for Row 5-Bobble Row, working 3 sts in each corner and adjusting at end of rnd as necessary; join; turn.

Rnd 3 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in each st around and work 3 sc in each corner as before; join; do NOT turn.

Rnd 4 (Right Side): * Ch 3, skip 1 sc, sl st in next sc; rep from * around; turn.

Rnd 5-Picot Rnd (Wrong Side): Ch 1, * (sc, ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sc) all in ch- 3 sp; rep from * around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; lp = loop; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch (es); yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Marianne Forrestal.

RED HEART® "Super Saver™": 1 skein each 315 Artist's Print A, 256 Carrot B, 776 Dark Orchid C, 905 Magenta D, 358 Lavender E and 332 Ranch Red G, 2 skeins 406 Medium Thyme F.
Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Rows 1-5 = 3". Finished square = 9". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.

Throw measures 48" x 57".

SQUARE (Make 30)

With A, ch 4.

Row 1: Work 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first st throughout), skip first dc, Fpdc around next dc, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in next dc, Fpdc around next dc, hdc in last dc, turn.

Row 3: With A, ch 3 (counts as first st throughout), skip first st, dc in next 3 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch-1 space, dc in next 4 sts, turn.

Row 4: Ch 2, skip first st, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] twice, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, [Fpdc around next dc, hdc in next dc] 3 times, turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next 7 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch-1 space, dc in next 8 sts, turn.

Row 6: Change to B, ch 2, skip first st, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 4 times, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, [Fpdc around next dc, hdc in next dc] 5 times, turn.

Row 7: Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next 11 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch-1 space, dc in next 12 sts, turn.

Row 8: Change to C, ch 2, skip first st, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 6 times, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, [Fpdc around next dc, hdc in next dc] 7 times, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next 15 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch-1 space, dc in next 16 sts, turn.

Row 10: Change to D, ch 2, skip first st, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 8 times, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, [Fpdc around next dc, hdc in next dc] 9 times, turn.

Row 11: Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next 19 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch-1 space, dc in next 20 sts, turn.

Row 12: Change to E, ch 2, skip first st, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 10 times, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, [Fpdc around next dc, hdc in next dc] 11 times, turn.

Row 13: Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next 23 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch-1 space, dc in next 24 sts, turn.

Row 14: Change to F, ch 2, skip first st, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 12 times, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, [Fpdc around next dc, hdc in next dc] 13 times, turn.

Row 15: Ch 3, skip first st, dc in next 27 sts, [dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 space, dc in next 28 sts. Fasten off.

FINISHING

With Squares facing in same direction, arrange Squares into 6 rows of 5 Squares each. Sew Squares together.

Border

Rnd 1: With right side facing, join G with slip st in top right corner st, ch 3, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in same st, work 123 dc evenly across top edge, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in top left corner, work 149 dc evenly across left side, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in bottom left corner, work 123 dc evenly across bottom edge, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in bottom right corner, work 149 dc evenly across right side, slip st to top of beginning ch to join.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, Fpdc around next dc, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 63 times, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 76 times, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 63 times, [2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc] in ch-1 space, Fpdc around next dc, [hdc in next dc, Fpdc around next dc] 75 times, slip st to top of beginning ch to join.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch-1 space, *dc in each st to next ch-1 space, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch-1 space; repeat from * twice more, dc in each st to beginning of rnd, slip st to top of beginning ch to join.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: A = Color A; B = Color B; C= Color C; ch = chain; D = Color D; dc = double crochet; E = Color E; F = Color F; G = Color G; hdc = half double crochet; Fpdc = Front post double crochet; mm = millimeters; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Grace Alexander.

Afghan is 36" x 48".

RED HEART® "Super Saver™": 2 skeins 883 Spa Blue A, 3 skeins 931 Seagrass B.
Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] circular needle, 24" or 36" long.
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 16 sts = 4"; 22 rounds = 4" in Stockinette Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

Note: Afghan is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches.

Pattern Stitch

Row 1 (Right Side): With A, k2, [p2, k2] across.

Row 2: P2, [k2, p2] across.

Row 3: P2, [k2, p2] across.

Row 4: K2, [p2, k2] across.

Repeat Rows 1-4 for Pattern st.

LAPGHAN

With A, cast on 130 sts.

Work 6 rows in Pattern st.

With B, work 20 rows in St st.

With A, work 10 rows in Pattern st.

With B, work 30 rows in St st.

With A, work 16 rows in Pattern st.

With B, work 50 rows in St st.

With A, work 6 rows in Pattern st.

With B, work 50 rows in St st.

With A, work 16 rows in Pattern st.

With B, work 30 rows in St st.

With A, work 10 rows in Pattern st.

With B, work 20 rows in St st.

With A, work 6 rows in Pattern st.

Bind off in pattern.

FINISHING

Side Edges: With right side facing and A, pick up and knit 194 sts evenly along one long edge.

Work in Pattern st for 10 rows.

Bind off in pattern.

Repeat along opposite long edge.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; St st = Stockinette stitch; st(s) = stitch (es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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