Knitted SHADES OF GREEN
Knitted SHADES OF GREEN
Knit #800095 Design by Erika Loeb; New York, NY
Original publication: Leaflet 102 AfghanBook2 Copyright © 2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 104 Champs Blvd., STE 100, Maumelle, AR 72113 www.LeisureArts.com
Knitted SHADES OF GREEN SIZE: Approx 42” x 66” before fringing
K3, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2 tog, YO, K3,
P1, K5, P2. Row 15: K2, P3, YO, K3 tog, YO,
sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K3. Row 7: K1, YO, K2
P5, K2. Row 16: P2, K6, P1, K4, P2. Row
tog, K4, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, K4, sl 1,
17: K2, P2, YO, K3 tog, YO, P6, K2. Row
K1, PSSO, YO, K3. Rep Rows 1-8, 37 times
18: P2, K7, P1, K3, P2. Rep Rows 1-18, 16
more: 304 rows total. BO loosely.
times more: 306 rows total. BO loosely.
needed for gauge.
Panel A-2 (V-Stitch): With Color A, CO 19
Panel C (V-Stitch)—(make 2): With Color
GAUGE: In stock st, 7 sts = 2”; 5 rows = 1”
sts loosely. Note: 3 sts at right edge are
C, rep instructions for Center Panel A.
INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1 (right side): K3, YO, K2 tog, K1, YO,
Note: Throughout patt, “sl 1” means to
sl 1, K1, PSSO, K5, K2 tog, YO, K1, sl 1, K1,
slip the st as to knit Center Panel A
PSSO, YO, K1. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: Purl to
(V-Stitch): With Color A, CO 17 sts loosely.
last 3 sts, K3. Row 3: K3, YO, K2 tog, K2,
Row 1 (right
YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K3, K2 tog, YO, K2, sl 1,
side): K1, YO, K2 tog, K1, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO,
K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Row 5: K3, YO, K2 tog,
K5, K2 tog, YO, K1, sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1.
K3, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2 tog, YO, K3,
Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: Purl across. Row 3:
sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Row 7: K3, YO, K2
K1, YO, K2 tog, K2, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K3,
tog, K4, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, K4, sl 1,
K2 tog, YO, K2, sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Row
K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Rep Rows 1-8, 37 times
5: K1, YO, K2 tog, K3, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO,
more: 304 rows total. BO loosely.
each lt green (A) and med green (B), 8 oz dk green (C); 10” or 14” straight knitting needles size 10½ (Canadian size 2) or size
Row 7: K1, YO, K2 tog, K4, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, K4, sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Rep Rows 1-8, 37 times more: 304 rows total. BO loosely.
in Fig. 21. Be sure that right side of each panel is facing, all CO edges are at the same end of afghan, and garter st edges of Panels A-1 and A-2 are at outside edges of afghan. See joining instructions on pg. 32; sew or slip stitch panels tog. Weave in all ends. Panel A-1
V-St Lt Green
Panel B
Zig-Zag Med Green
Panel C
V-St Dk Green
Panel B
Zig-Zag Med Green
Panel A
V-St Lt Green
Panel B
Zig-Zag Med Green
Panel C
V-St Dk Green
side): K2, P2, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO,
Panel B
Zig-Zag Med Green
P6, K2. Row 2: P2, K7, P1, K3, P2. Row 3:
Panel A-2
V-St Lt Green
Panel B (Zig-Zag Stitch)—(make 4): With Color B, CO 15 sts loosely. Row 1 (right
K2, P3, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, P5, K2.
Panel A-1 (V-Stitch): With Color A, CO
Row 4: P2, K6, P1, K4, P2. Row 5: K2, P4,
19 sts loosely. Note: 3 sts at left edge are
YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, P4, K2. Row 6:
worked in garter st throughout panel.
P2, K5, P1, K5, P2. Row 7: K2, P5, YO, sl 1,
Row 1 (right side): K1, Y6O, K2 tog, K1,
K2 tog, PSSO, YO, P3, K2. Row 8: P2, K4,
YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K5, K2 tog, YO, K1, sl
P1, K6, P2. Row 9: K2, P6, YO, sl 1, K2 tog,
1, K1, PSSO, YO, K3. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8:
PSSO, YO, P2, K2. Row 10: P2, K3, P1, K7,
K3, purl across. Row 3: K1, YO, K2 tog, K2,
P2. Row 11: K2, P5, YO, K3 tog, YO, P3, K2.
YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K3, K2 tog, YO, K2, sl 1,
Row 12: P2, K4, P1, K6, P2. Row 13: K2,
K1, PSSO, YO, K3. Row 5: K1, YO, K2 tog,
P4, YO, K3 tog, YO, P4, K2. Row 14: P2, K5,
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Joining: Place panels in order as shown
BO EDGES
K1, K2 tog, YO, K3, sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1.
worked in garter st throughout panel.
CO EDGES
MATERIALS: Worsted wt yarn, 12 oz
Fig. 21
Fringe: See Basic Fringe Instructions on pg. 32; cut 22” strands of each color. Use 4 strands of each color for one knot of fringe. Across each short end of afghan, place one knot of fringe at each corner, each joining seam and center of each panel: 19 knots of fringe at each end of afghan.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ABBREVIATIONS beg ................ begin(ning) BO .................. bind off ch(s)............... chain(s) CO ................. cast on dc ................... double crochet(s) dec................. decrease(ing) dtr .................. double triple crochet(s) EOR................ every other row garter st ....... garter stitch (knit every row) hdc ................ half double crochet(s) inc ................. increase(ing) K ..................... knit P...................... purl patt................ pattern PSSO ............. pass slip stitch over rem ............... remain(ing) rep ................. repeat rnd(s) ............ round(s) sc.................... single crochet(s) sk.................... skip sl .................... slip sl st(s)............ slip stitch(es) sp(s)............... space(s) st(s) ............... stitch(es) stock st......... stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) tog ................. together tr .................... triple crochet(s) YO .................. yarn over
OBTAIN CORRECT GAUGE.
PARENTHESES
fringing; you can wind more strands as you need them. Fringe with wrong
used to show repetition, work directions
side of afghan facing you. For single
within the parentheses as many times
knot fringe, hold the number of strands
as specified after the parentheses. For
specified for one knot of fringe together
example, “(K1, P1) twice” means to
and fold in half. With crochet hook (Fig. 1)
do what is in parentheses two times
draw folded end through space or stitch,
altogether. Parentheses are also used
pull loose ends through folded section
to set off and clarify a group of stitches
and draw knot up tightly (Fig. 2). Repeat,
that are to be worked all into the same
spaced as specified in individual afghan
space or stitch: “(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corner
instructions. Trim ends even.
sp” means that the instructions in the
For double knot fringe, after completing
parentheses are all to be worked in the
fringe as specified above, turn so right
one specified space.
side of work is facing you. Work knots as
HELPFUL HINTS FOR CROCHET PATTERNS
shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.
Working in Front or Back Loops: To work “in front loop only” or “in back loop only,” instead of working under both
Fig. 2 Fig. 1
loops of the stitch, insert hook only under front loop (loop toward you) or only under back loop (look away from you); see Fig. 1 Fig. 3
Fig. 4
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS Seams may be joined in various ways,
Hook or needle sizes given in instructions
depending on types of knitted or
are merely given as guides and should Fig. 1
swatch to check gauge. To test gauge,
Edgings: When working edgings, feel
make a sample swatch approx 4” square
free to use a hook size other
in the pattern stitch and using the yarn
than the size specified in the pattern. You
and hook or needle specified. Then
may need to use a smaller
measure it, counting your stitches and
or larger size hook so that your afghan
rows carefully. If you have more stitches
remains flat and even.
per inch than specified, try again with a larger size hook or needle; if fewer, try
BASIC FRINGE INSTRUCTIONS
again with a smaller size. Keep trying
Cut a piece of cardboard about 8”
until you find the size that will give you
wide and half as long as specified in
the specified gauge. DO NOT HESITATE
instructions for finished strands. Wind
TO CHANGE HOOK OR NEEDLE SIZE TO
yarn loosely around cardboard, cut
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Repeat several times and then start
( ) Parentheses are used two ways. When
GAUGE
never be used without making a sample
across one end when card is filled.
crocheted fabric or personal preference. Seams should be straight and neat, firm enough to hold, yet elastic enough to give with the fabric. All patterns, colors, borders, etc., should be matched carefully.
Sewing Place two pieces (squares or panels) with right sides together. Thread yarn into a tapestry or yarn needle; join yarn (no knots, please), leaving ample length of yarn end to weave in, or to work over as you are joining. Insert needle through Copyright © 2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
one stitch at edge of back piece and
Place two pieces (squares or panels) to
Second Half: YO hook and draw through
one st at edge of front piece; pull yarn
be joined with right sides facing, side by
first loop; * YO hook and draw through 2
through to front. Insert needle through
side. With crochet hook, join yarn with
loops; rep from * (Fig. 3) across row. One
the next stitch at edge of front piece
a slip stitch in one stitch at corner of
loop should remain on hook; this is the
and next stitch at edge of back piece;
joining edge of first piece, ch 1. Slip stitch
first stitch of next row.
pull yarn through to back. Continue in
in same stitch as joining, then slip stitch
this manner, matching stitches when
in corresponding stitch of second piece.
possible.
Slip stitch in next stitch of first piece, then
Whipstitch
in corresponding stitch of second piece. Continue across in this manner.
Place two pieces (squares or panels)
Fig. 3
Row 2 First Half: Insert hook in upright part (called a bar) of next st (Fig. 4); hook
Thread yarn into a tapestry or yarn
BASIC AFGHAN STITCH INSTRUCTIONS
needle; join yarn, leaving ample length
Just as in regular crochet, all afghan
loop on hook. Draw up a loop in similar
of yarn end to weave in or to work over.
stitch patterns start with a chain. A row of
manner in each bar to last bar. On this
Insert needle down through the end
afghan stitch is always done in two steps:
final bar, for a firmer edge, insert hook
stitch (st at joining edge) of right-hand
first from right to left, then back again
in bar and yarn behind it (Fig. 5) and
piece from front to back and up through
from left to right. In instructions, these
work them together as one bar. There
the end stitch of left-hand piece from
two steps are considered one row. To
should still be the same number of loops
back to front. Then insert needle from
practice, ch 14, then follow instructions
on hook as the number of starting chs.
front to back of next end stitch of right-
below, taking care to work loosely. Work
If you’re short a loop, you’ve probably
hand piece and from back to front of next
until piece measures about 4” long, then
missed picking up the last bar at the end
end stitch of left-hand piece. Continue in
bind off as specified below.
of the row.
this manner; do not pull stitches tightly,
Row 1 (Foundation Row)
with right sides facing you, side by side.
keep work flat and match stitches when possible.
First Half: Sk first ch from hook, * insert hook through top loop only (Fig. 1) of
Slip Stitch
next ch, hook yarn and draw through,
Place two pieces (squares or panels) with
forming loop on hook (you will now have
right sides together. With a crochet hook,
added a loop). Rep from * across (Fig. 2)
join yarn with a slip stitch in first stitch
to end of ch, keeping all loops on hook.
at edge of both pieces to be joined;
You should have the same number of
ch 1, slip stitch in each end stitch of
loops on hook as the number of chs with
both pieces across (inserting hook into
which you started. DO NOT TURN WORK.
both stitches to make each slip stitch);
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Second Half: Same as Second Half of
carefully match stitches when possible.
Zig-Zag Slip Stitch
yarn and draw through, forming a new
Fig. 1
Note: When joining, yarn is to be held
Foundation Row. Rep Row 2 for Basic Afghan Stitch. Your work will begin to look like (Fig. 6).
at wrong side (beneath work), hook inserted from right to wrong side and yarn drawn up from beneath work to top
Fig. 2
of work.
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cross stitch. The embroidery is worked
bring down in next hole diagonally up,
by referring to a chart with squares
pulling yarn flat against fabric, but not so
containing colors or symbols for colors to
tight as to pucker fabric. You have now
be used for cross stitches; each of these
made one half of a cross stitch; you can
squares represents one complete cross
either complete that stitch now, or work
stitch.
across area in half crosses, then work
Fig. 6
back, crossing them as you go. Just be sure that the top stitch of every cross
Binding Off
stitch is worked in the same direction
Afghan Stitch is the only crochet stitch
(i.e., lower left to upper right). Finish off
that needs to be bound off after the last
yarn by weaving through a few stitches
row. To bind off, skip first bar, * insert hook in next bar, hook yarn and loosely draw through both bar and loop on hook: you have made a slip stitch, and just one loop remains on hook; rep from * across. Break yarn, draw through last loop and finish off.
CROSS STITCH ON AFGHAN STITCH INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 1
on back of work.
To work cross stitch on afghan stitch, thread a tapestry or yarn needle with an 18” strand of desired color yarn. Look at your afghan stitch: note that each afghan stitch has an upright bar; cross stitches are worked over these bars (see Fig. 1). Count to find the stitch with which you wish to begin, bring needle up from back
Many beautiful afghans are first worked
through first hole, leaving a 3” tail of yarn
in afghan stitch, then embroidered in
on back to be worked over to secure;
Afghans made and patterns tested by Mary Barrett, Penny Boswinkle, Ginna Brizendine, Nettie Cates, Diane Colwyn, Sharon Gricius, Joan Kokaska, Rachel Kyle, Erika Loeb, Linda Maether, Judy Meitzler, Wanda Parker, Carita Poe, Beth Rainer and Cindy Raymond. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. © 2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 104 Champs Blvd, STE 100, Maumelle, Arkansas, 72113. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission. 4 www.leisurearts.com
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Knit #800095 Design by Erika Loeb; New York, NY
Original publication: Leaflet 102 AfghanBook2 Copyright © 2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 104 Champs Blvd., STE 100, Maumelle, AR 72113 www.LeisureArts.com
Knitted SHADES OF GREEN SIZE: Approx 42” x 66” before fringing
K3, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2 tog, YO, K3,
P1, K5, P2. Row 15: K2, P3, YO, K3 tog, YO,
sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K3. Row 7: K1, YO, K2
P5, K2. Row 16: P2, K6, P1, K4, P2. Row
tog, K4, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, K4, sl 1,
17: K2, P2, YO, K3 tog, YO, P6, K2. Row
K1, PSSO, YO, K3. Rep Rows 1-8, 37 times
18: P2, K7, P1, K3, P2. Rep Rows 1-18, 16
more: 304 rows total. BO loosely.
times more: 306 rows total. BO loosely.
needed for gauge.
Panel A-2 (V-Stitch): With Color A, CO 19
Panel C (V-Stitch)—(make 2): With Color
GAUGE: In stock st, 7 sts = 2”; 5 rows = 1”
sts loosely. Note: 3 sts at right edge are
C, rep instructions for Center Panel A.
INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1 (right side): K3, YO, K2 tog, K1, YO,
Note: Throughout patt, “sl 1” means to
sl 1, K1, PSSO, K5, K2 tog, YO, K1, sl 1, K1,
slip the st as to knit Center Panel A
PSSO, YO, K1. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: Purl to
(V-Stitch): With Color A, CO 17 sts loosely.
last 3 sts, K3. Row 3: K3, YO, K2 tog, K2,
Row 1 (right
YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K3, K2 tog, YO, K2, sl 1,
side): K1, YO, K2 tog, K1, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO,
K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Row 5: K3, YO, K2 tog,
K5, K2 tog, YO, K1, sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1.
K3, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2 tog, YO, K3,
Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: Purl across. Row 3:
sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Row 7: K3, YO, K2
K1, YO, K2 tog, K2, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K3,
tog, K4, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, K4, sl 1,
K2 tog, YO, K2, sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Row
K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Rep Rows 1-8, 37 times
5: K1, YO, K2 tog, K3, YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO,
more: 304 rows total. BO loosely.
each lt green (A) and med green (B), 8 oz dk green (C); 10” or 14” straight knitting needles size 10½ (Canadian size 2) or size
Row 7: K1, YO, K2 tog, K4, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, K4, sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1. Rep Rows 1-8, 37 times more: 304 rows total. BO loosely.
in Fig. 21. Be sure that right side of each panel is facing, all CO edges are at the same end of afghan, and garter st edges of Panels A-1 and A-2 are at outside edges of afghan. See joining instructions on pg. 32; sew or slip stitch panels tog. Weave in all ends. Panel A-1
V-St Lt Green
Panel B
Zig-Zag Med Green
Panel C
V-St Dk Green
Panel B
Zig-Zag Med Green
Panel A
V-St Lt Green
Panel B
Zig-Zag Med Green
Panel C
V-St Dk Green
side): K2, P2, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO,
Panel B
Zig-Zag Med Green
P6, K2. Row 2: P2, K7, P1, K3, P2. Row 3:
Panel A-2
V-St Lt Green
Panel B (Zig-Zag Stitch)—(make 4): With Color B, CO 15 sts loosely. Row 1 (right
K2, P3, YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, P5, K2.
Panel A-1 (V-Stitch): With Color A, CO
Row 4: P2, K6, P1, K4, P2. Row 5: K2, P4,
19 sts loosely. Note: 3 sts at left edge are
YO, sl 1, K2 tog, PSSO, YO, P4, K2. Row 6:
worked in garter st throughout panel.
P2, K5, P1, K5, P2. Row 7: K2, P5, YO, sl 1,
Row 1 (right side): K1, Y6O, K2 tog, K1,
K2 tog, PSSO, YO, P3, K2. Row 8: P2, K4,
YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K5, K2 tog, YO, K1, sl
P1, K6, P2. Row 9: K2, P6, YO, sl 1, K2 tog,
1, K1, PSSO, YO, K3. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8:
PSSO, YO, P2, K2. Row 10: P2, K3, P1, K7,
K3, purl across. Row 3: K1, YO, K2 tog, K2,
P2. Row 11: K2, P5, YO, K3 tog, YO, P3, K2.
YO, sl 1, K1, PSSO, K3, K2 tog, YO, K2, sl 1,
Row 12: P2, K4, P1, K6, P2. Row 13: K2,
K1, PSSO, YO, K3. Row 5: K1, YO, K2 tog,
P4, YO, K3 tog, YO, P4, K2. Row 14: P2, K5,
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Joining: Place panels in order as shown
BO EDGES
K1, K2 tog, YO, K3, sl 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K1.
worked in garter st throughout panel.
CO EDGES
MATERIALS: Worsted wt yarn, 12 oz
Fig. 21
Fringe: See Basic Fringe Instructions on pg. 32; cut 22” strands of each color. Use 4 strands of each color for one knot of fringe. Across each short end of afghan, place one knot of fringe at each corner, each joining seam and center of each panel: 19 knots of fringe at each end of afghan.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ABBREVIATIONS beg ................ begin(ning) BO .................. bind off ch(s)............... chain(s) CO ................. cast on dc ................... double crochet(s) dec................. decrease(ing) dtr .................. double triple crochet(s) EOR................ every other row garter st ....... garter stitch (knit every row) hdc ................ half double crochet(s) inc ................. increase(ing) K ..................... knit P...................... purl patt................ pattern PSSO ............. pass slip stitch over rem ............... remain(ing) rep ................. repeat rnd(s) ............ round(s) sc.................... single crochet(s) sk.................... skip sl .................... slip sl st(s)............ slip stitch(es) sp(s)............... space(s) st(s) ............... stitch(es) stock st......... stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) tog ................. together tr .................... triple crochet(s) YO .................. yarn over
OBTAIN CORRECT GAUGE.
PARENTHESES
fringing; you can wind more strands as you need them. Fringe with wrong
used to show repetition, work directions
side of afghan facing you. For single
within the parentheses as many times
knot fringe, hold the number of strands
as specified after the parentheses. For
specified for one knot of fringe together
example, “(K1, P1) twice” means to
and fold in half. With crochet hook (Fig. 1)
do what is in parentheses two times
draw folded end through space or stitch,
altogether. Parentheses are also used
pull loose ends through folded section
to set off and clarify a group of stitches
and draw knot up tightly (Fig. 2). Repeat,
that are to be worked all into the same
spaced as specified in individual afghan
space or stitch: “(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corner
instructions. Trim ends even.
sp” means that the instructions in the
For double knot fringe, after completing
parentheses are all to be worked in the
fringe as specified above, turn so right
one specified space.
side of work is facing you. Work knots as
HELPFUL HINTS FOR CROCHET PATTERNS
shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4.
Working in Front or Back Loops: To work “in front loop only” or “in back loop only,” instead of working under both
Fig. 2 Fig. 1
loops of the stitch, insert hook only under front loop (loop toward you) or only under back loop (look away from you); see Fig. 1 Fig. 3
Fig. 4
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS Seams may be joined in various ways,
Hook or needle sizes given in instructions
depending on types of knitted or
are merely given as guides and should Fig. 1
swatch to check gauge. To test gauge,
Edgings: When working edgings, feel
make a sample swatch approx 4” square
free to use a hook size other
in the pattern stitch and using the yarn
than the size specified in the pattern. You
and hook or needle specified. Then
may need to use a smaller
measure it, counting your stitches and
or larger size hook so that your afghan
rows carefully. If you have more stitches
remains flat and even.
per inch than specified, try again with a larger size hook or needle; if fewer, try
BASIC FRINGE INSTRUCTIONS
again with a smaller size. Keep trying
Cut a piece of cardboard about 8”
until you find the size that will give you
wide and half as long as specified in
the specified gauge. DO NOT HESITATE
instructions for finished strands. Wind
TO CHANGE HOOK OR NEEDLE SIZE TO
yarn loosely around cardboard, cut
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Repeat several times and then start
( ) Parentheses are used two ways. When
GAUGE
never be used without making a sample
across one end when card is filled.
crocheted fabric or personal preference. Seams should be straight and neat, firm enough to hold, yet elastic enough to give with the fabric. All patterns, colors, borders, etc., should be matched carefully.
Sewing Place two pieces (squares or panels) with right sides together. Thread yarn into a tapestry or yarn needle; join yarn (no knots, please), leaving ample length of yarn end to weave in, or to work over as you are joining. Insert needle through Copyright © 2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
one stitch at edge of back piece and
Place two pieces (squares or panels) to
Second Half: YO hook and draw through
one st at edge of front piece; pull yarn
be joined with right sides facing, side by
first loop; * YO hook and draw through 2
through to front. Insert needle through
side. With crochet hook, join yarn with
loops; rep from * (Fig. 3) across row. One
the next stitch at edge of front piece
a slip stitch in one stitch at corner of
loop should remain on hook; this is the
and next stitch at edge of back piece;
joining edge of first piece, ch 1. Slip stitch
first stitch of next row.
pull yarn through to back. Continue in
in same stitch as joining, then slip stitch
this manner, matching stitches when
in corresponding stitch of second piece.
possible.
Slip stitch in next stitch of first piece, then
Whipstitch
in corresponding stitch of second piece. Continue across in this manner.
Place two pieces (squares or panels)
Fig. 3
Row 2 First Half: Insert hook in upright part (called a bar) of next st (Fig. 4); hook
Thread yarn into a tapestry or yarn
BASIC AFGHAN STITCH INSTRUCTIONS
needle; join yarn, leaving ample length
Just as in regular crochet, all afghan
loop on hook. Draw up a loop in similar
of yarn end to weave in or to work over.
stitch patterns start with a chain. A row of
manner in each bar to last bar. On this
Insert needle down through the end
afghan stitch is always done in two steps:
final bar, for a firmer edge, insert hook
stitch (st at joining edge) of right-hand
first from right to left, then back again
in bar and yarn behind it (Fig. 5) and
piece from front to back and up through
from left to right. In instructions, these
work them together as one bar. There
the end stitch of left-hand piece from
two steps are considered one row. To
should still be the same number of loops
back to front. Then insert needle from
practice, ch 14, then follow instructions
on hook as the number of starting chs.
front to back of next end stitch of right-
below, taking care to work loosely. Work
If you’re short a loop, you’ve probably
hand piece and from back to front of next
until piece measures about 4” long, then
missed picking up the last bar at the end
end stitch of left-hand piece. Continue in
bind off as specified below.
of the row.
this manner; do not pull stitches tightly,
Row 1 (Foundation Row)
with right sides facing you, side by side.
keep work flat and match stitches when possible.
First Half: Sk first ch from hook, * insert hook through top loop only (Fig. 1) of
Slip Stitch
next ch, hook yarn and draw through,
Place two pieces (squares or panels) with
forming loop on hook (you will now have
right sides together. With a crochet hook,
added a loop). Rep from * across (Fig. 2)
join yarn with a slip stitch in first stitch
to end of ch, keeping all loops on hook.
at edge of both pieces to be joined;
You should have the same number of
ch 1, slip stitch in each end stitch of
loops on hook as the number of chs with
both pieces across (inserting hook into
which you started. DO NOT TURN WORK.
both stitches to make each slip stitch);
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Second Half: Same as Second Half of
carefully match stitches when possible.
Zig-Zag Slip Stitch
yarn and draw through, forming a new
Fig. 1
Note: When joining, yarn is to be held
Foundation Row. Rep Row 2 for Basic Afghan Stitch. Your work will begin to look like (Fig. 6).
at wrong side (beneath work), hook inserted from right to wrong side and yarn drawn up from beneath work to top
Fig. 2
of work.
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cross stitch. The embroidery is worked
bring down in next hole diagonally up,
by referring to a chart with squares
pulling yarn flat against fabric, but not so
containing colors or symbols for colors to
tight as to pucker fabric. You have now
be used for cross stitches; each of these
made one half of a cross stitch; you can
squares represents one complete cross
either complete that stitch now, or work
stitch.
across area in half crosses, then work
Fig. 6
back, crossing them as you go. Just be sure that the top stitch of every cross
Binding Off
stitch is worked in the same direction
Afghan Stitch is the only crochet stitch
(i.e., lower left to upper right). Finish off
that needs to be bound off after the last
yarn by weaving through a few stitches
row. To bind off, skip first bar, * insert hook in next bar, hook yarn and loosely draw through both bar and loop on hook: you have made a slip stitch, and just one loop remains on hook; rep from * across. Break yarn, draw through last loop and finish off.
CROSS STITCH ON AFGHAN STITCH INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 1
on back of work.
To work cross stitch on afghan stitch, thread a tapestry or yarn needle with an 18” strand of desired color yarn. Look at your afghan stitch: note that each afghan stitch has an upright bar; cross stitches are worked over these bars (see Fig. 1). Count to find the stitch with which you wish to begin, bring needle up from back
Many beautiful afghans are first worked
through first hole, leaving a 3” tail of yarn
in afghan stitch, then embroidered in
on back to be worked over to secure;
Afghans made and patterns tested by Mary Barrett, Penny Boswinkle, Ginna Brizendine, Nettie Cates, Diane Colwyn, Sharon Gricius, Joan Kokaska, Rachel Kyle, Erika Loeb, Linda Maether, Judy Meitzler, Wanda Parker, Carita Poe, Beth Rainer and Cindy Raymond. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. © 2014 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 104 Champs Blvd, STE 100, Maumelle, Arkansas, 72113. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission. 4 www.leisurearts.com
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