Autumn Splendor Afghan
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Autumn Splendor Afghan
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Approx Finished Size: 51" x 61" Originally published in the October 1996 isssue of Crochet with Heart magazine ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
Autumn Splendor Afghan
Finished Size: 51" x 61"
Rows 11-18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.
MATERIALS Worsted Weight Yarn [approximately 3 ounces (170 yards) per skein]: Color A (Brown) - 10 skeins Color B (Ecru) - 8 skeins Color C (Dark Pink) - 1 skein Color D (Dark Red) - 1 skein Color E (Green) - 1 skein Color F (Teal) - 1 skein Crochet hook, size I (5.50 mm) or size needed for gauge Yarn needle
Row 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 17 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement, (sc in next 68 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement) twice, sc in each sc across. Rows 20-27: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across changing to Color A in last sc on last row. Rows 28-31: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. Row 32: Ch 3, turn; dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, H skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, skip next sc, dc in last 2 sc: 132 dc and 43 ch-1 sps.
GAUGE: 12 sc = 4" and Rows 1-10 = 33/4"
Row 33: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 3 dc, (work Bobble in next ch-1 sp, sc in next 3 dc) across: 43 Bobbles.
With Color A, ch 176 loosely. Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 175 sc. Note: Mark last sc on last row as right side and top edge. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn; dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, H skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, skip next sc, dc in last 2 sc: 132 dc and 43 ch-1 sps. To work Bobble, H YO, insert hook in sp indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from H 2 times more, YO and draw through 3 loops on hook, YO and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook.
Rows 35 and 36: Repeat Rows 33 and 34. Row 37: Ch 1, turn; sc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp across: 175 sc. Rows 38-40: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across changing to Color B in last sc on last row. Rows 41-48: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 3 dc, (work Bobble in next ch-1 sp, sc in next 3 dc) across: 43 Bobbles. Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next Bobble, H skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next Bobble; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, skip next sc, dc in last 2 sc: 132 dc and 43 ch-1 sps.
Row 49: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 50 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement, sc in next 69 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement, sc in each sc across. Rows 50-78: Repeat Rows 20-48. Row 79: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 17 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement, (sc in next 68 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement) twice, sc in each sc across. Rows 80-87: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across changing to Color A in last sc on last row.
Rows 5 and 6: Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Row 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp across: 175 sc.
Rows 88-91: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.
Rows 8-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across changing to Color B in last sc on last row (Fig. 1, page 4).
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Row 34: Ch 3, turn; dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next Bobble, H skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next Bobble; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, skip next sc, dc in last 2 sc: 132 dc and 43 ch-1 sps.
Rows 92-157: Repeat Rows 32-91 once, then repeat Rows 32-37 once more; do not finish off.
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BROWN X-ST AFGHAN EDGING
Rnd 1: Ch 1, do not turn; sc evenly around entire Afghan working 3 sc in each corner and working an even number of sc; join with slip st to first sc.
Cross Stitch Instructions and Chart
Rnds 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in same st and in each sc around working 3 sc in center sc of each corner 3-sc group; join with slip st to first sc. Rnd 4: Ch 3, do not turn; working from left to right, skip next sc, H work reverse hdc in next sc (Figs. 2a-d, page 4), ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from H around; join with slip st to st at base of beginning ch-3, finish off. Following instructions and chart, add cross stitch designs to Afghan.
KEY Cross Stitch
Backstitch
- Color C
- Color D
- Color D
- Color F
- Color E
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ABBREVIATIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
ch(s) chain(s) dc double crochet(s) hdc half double crochet(s) mm millimeters Rnd(s) Round(s) sc single crochet(s) sp(s) space(s) st(s) stitch(es) YO yarn over ★ — work instructions following ★ as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time. ( ) or [ ] — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks. colon (:) — the number(s) given after a colon at the end of a row or round denote(s) the total number of stitches on that row or round.
REVERSE HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
REV HDC-B
Working from left to right, H YO, insert hook in stitch to right of hook (Fig. 2a), YO and draw through, under and to left of loop on hook (3 loops on hook) (Fig. 2b), YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (Fig. 2c) (reverse hdc made, Fig. 2d); repeat from H across or around.
REV HDC-A
Fig. 2a
REV HDC-D Fig. 2b
REV HDC-C
Fig. 2c
Fig. 2d
GAUGE
Exact gauge is essential for proper size. Before beginning your project, make a sample swatch in the stitch, yarn, and hook specified in the instructions. After completing the swatch, measure it, counting your stitches and rows carefully. If your swatch is larger or smaller than specified, make another swatch, changing hook size to get the correct gauge. Keep trying until you find the size hook that will give you the specified gauge. Once proper gauge is obtained, measure your piece periodically to be sure the gauge remains consisten
CROSS STITCH
Each colored square on the chart represents one cross stitch and each thick straight line represents one backstitch. Each cross stitch or backstitch is worked over one sc. To position each design on Afghan, use marked sc on Afghan matched to the cross stitch marked with an X on chart. Using yarn needle and long strand of CHANGING COLORS yarn, weave end under several stitches on wrong side Work the last stitch to within one step of completion, of Afghan to secure (do not tie knot). With right side hook new yarn (Fig. 1), and draw through all loops on facing and marked short edge of Afghan at top, work hook. When color change occurs at the end of the row, cross stitch as follows: bring needle up at 1, down at 2 CROSS STmade), ON up SCat 3, and down at 4 (cross stitch cut old yarn and work over both ends. (half cross completed, Fig. 3). BACKSTITCH SC Fig. 1 All cross stitches should cross in the sameON direction. Finish off by weaving end under several stitches on wrong side of Afghan; cut yarn end close to work. When cross stitch is complete, work backstitch as follows: bring needle up at 1, down at 2, and up at 3; to continue, go down at 4 and come up at 5 (Fig. 4).
Changing Colors, (attaching new yarn) end of rows
Fig. 3
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L e i s u r e A r t s L i b r a r y. c o m
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Autumn Splendor Afghan
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Approx Finished Size: 51" x 61" Originally published in the October 1996 isssue of Crochet with Heart magazine ©2008 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
Autumn Splendor Afghan
Finished Size: 51" x 61"
Rows 11-18: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.
MATERIALS Worsted Weight Yarn [approximately 3 ounces (170 yards) per skein]: Color A (Brown) - 10 skeins Color B (Ecru) - 8 skeins Color C (Dark Pink) - 1 skein Color D (Dark Red) - 1 skein Color E (Green) - 1 skein Color F (Teal) - 1 skein Crochet hook, size I (5.50 mm) or size needed for gauge Yarn needle
Row 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 17 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement, (sc in next 68 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement) twice, sc in each sc across. Rows 20-27: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across changing to Color A in last sc on last row. Rows 28-31: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. Row 32: Ch 3, turn; dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, H skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, skip next sc, dc in last 2 sc: 132 dc and 43 ch-1 sps.
GAUGE: 12 sc = 4" and Rows 1-10 = 33/4"
Row 33: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 3 dc, (work Bobble in next ch-1 sp, sc in next 3 dc) across: 43 Bobbles.
With Color A, ch 176 loosely. Row 1 (Right side): Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across: 175 sc. Note: Mark last sc on last row as right side and top edge. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn; dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, H skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, skip next sc, dc in last 2 sc: 132 dc and 43 ch-1 sps. To work Bobble, H YO, insert hook in sp indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from H 2 times more, YO and draw through 3 loops on hook, YO and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook.
Rows 35 and 36: Repeat Rows 33 and 34. Row 37: Ch 1, turn; sc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp across: 175 sc. Rows 38-40: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across changing to Color B in last sc on last row. Rows 41-48: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 3 dc, (work Bobble in next ch-1 sp, sc in next 3 dc) across: 43 Bobbles. Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next Bobble, H skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next Bobble; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, skip next sc, dc in last 2 sc: 132 dc and 43 ch-1 sps.
Row 49: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 50 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement, sc in next 69 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement, sc in each sc across. Rows 50-78: Repeat Rows 20-48. Row 79: Ch 1, turn; sc in first 17 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement, (sc in next 68 sc, place marker around last sc made for cross stitch placement) twice, sc in each sc across. Rows 80-87: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across changing to Color A in last sc on last row.
Rows 5 and 6: Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Row 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp across: 175 sc.
Rows 88-91: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.
Rows 8-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across changing to Color B in last sc on last row (Fig. 1, page 4).
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Row 34: Ch 3, turn; dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next Bobble, H skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next Bobble; repeat from H across to last 3 sc, skip next sc, dc in last 2 sc: 132 dc and 43 ch-1 sps.
Rows 92-157: Repeat Rows 32-91 once, then repeat Rows 32-37 once more; do not finish off.
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BROWN X-ST AFGHAN EDGING
Rnd 1: Ch 1, do not turn; sc evenly around entire Afghan working 3 sc in each corner and working an even number of sc; join with slip st to first sc.
Cross Stitch Instructions and Chart
Rnds 2 and 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in same st and in each sc around working 3 sc in center sc of each corner 3-sc group; join with slip st to first sc. Rnd 4: Ch 3, do not turn; working from left to right, skip next sc, H work reverse hdc in next sc (Figs. 2a-d, page 4), ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from H around; join with slip st to st at base of beginning ch-3, finish off. Following instructions and chart, add cross stitch designs to Afghan.
KEY Cross Stitch
Backstitch
- Color C
- Color D
- Color D
- Color F
- Color E
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ABBREVIATIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
ch(s) chain(s) dc double crochet(s) hdc half double crochet(s) mm millimeters Rnd(s) Round(s) sc single crochet(s) sp(s) space(s) st(s) stitch(es) YO yarn over ★ — work instructions following ★ as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time. ( ) or [ ] — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks. colon (:) — the number(s) given after a colon at the end of a row or round denote(s) the total number of stitches on that row or round.
REVERSE HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
REV HDC-B
Working from left to right, H YO, insert hook in stitch to right of hook (Fig. 2a), YO and draw through, under and to left of loop on hook (3 loops on hook) (Fig. 2b), YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (Fig. 2c) (reverse hdc made, Fig. 2d); repeat from H across or around.
REV HDC-A
Fig. 2a
REV HDC-D Fig. 2b
REV HDC-C
Fig. 2c
Fig. 2d
GAUGE
Exact gauge is essential for proper size. Before beginning your project, make a sample swatch in the stitch, yarn, and hook specified in the instructions. After completing the swatch, measure it, counting your stitches and rows carefully. If your swatch is larger or smaller than specified, make another swatch, changing hook size to get the correct gauge. Keep trying until you find the size hook that will give you the specified gauge. Once proper gauge is obtained, measure your piece periodically to be sure the gauge remains consisten
CROSS STITCH
Each colored square on the chart represents one cross stitch and each thick straight line represents one backstitch. Each cross stitch or backstitch is worked over one sc. To position each design on Afghan, use marked sc on Afghan matched to the cross stitch marked with an X on chart. Using yarn needle and long strand of CHANGING COLORS yarn, weave end under several stitches on wrong side Work the last stitch to within one step of completion, of Afghan to secure (do not tie knot). With right side hook new yarn (Fig. 1), and draw through all loops on facing and marked short edge of Afghan at top, work hook. When color change occurs at the end of the row, cross stitch as follows: bring needle up at 1, down at 2 CROSS STmade), ON up SCat 3, and down at 4 (cross stitch cut old yarn and work over both ends. (half cross completed, Fig. 3). BACKSTITCH SC Fig. 1 All cross stitches should cross in the sameON direction. Finish off by weaving end under several stitches on wrong side of Afghan; cut yarn end close to work. When cross stitch is complete, work backstitch as follows: bring needle up at 1, down at 2, and up at 3; to continue, go down at 4 and come up at 5 (Fig. 4).
Changing Colors, (attaching new yarn) end of rows
Fig. 3
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