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Afghan Patterns eBook from Red Heart Yarn

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Wrap up with 25 Afghans from Red Heart Yarn

Easy to Follow Crochet and Knitting Patterns

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Letter from the Editors

Dear Reader,

Homemade afghans are the perfect project for those who love yarn. Made in a variety of colors, stitches

and layouts, afghans provide innumerable decorating choices to fit your home. Afghans are also a

practical necessity in any home, allowing you to wrap up and stay warm all year round. Red Heart Yarn

presents this FREE collection of 25 afghan patterns for your enjoyment.

With 4 afghan knitting patterns and 21 afghan crochet patterns, you are sure to find just the right

afghan for your next project. For the hottest afghan in crochet, check out the Snuggle Afghan, the

afghan with arms (pg. 38). Find quick and easy patterns for any level, including the Earth-tones Knit

Afghan (pg. 10) and the Crochet Zigzag Throw (pg. 18).

For more free crochet and knitting patterns and to purchase the materials listed in these patterns, visit

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Red Heart Yarn Afghans Table of Contents

Abbreviations .................................. 5

Crochet Afghan Patterns ................ 6

Tunisian Mitered Throw ................................. 6

Crochet Circle Lapghan .................................. 9

Crochet Granny Afghan ................................ 11

Crochet Zigzag Throw ................................... 13

Kids Flower Throw ........................................ 14

Neutral Cluster Lapghan .............................. 16

Ripple Throw ................................................ 17

Nature Inspired Throw ................................. 18

Blush Rose Afghan........................................ 19

Roman Inspired Throw ................................. 21

Picturesque Windows Afghan ...................... 23

Beautiful Autumn Throw .............................. 24

Winter Sky Throw ........................................ 26

Coffee and Cream Afghan ............................ 28

Lacy Web Throw .......................................... 29

Snuggle Afghan with Sleeves ....................... 31

Country Flowers Throw ............................... 35

Southern Cross Afghan ................................ 37

Blue Ice Throw ............................................. 40

Warming Stripes Throw ............................... 42

Autumn Log Cabin Afghan ........................... 43

Knit Afghan Patterns .................... 46

Bright and Colorful Knit Throw .................... 46

Bramble Cable Afghan ................................. 48

Peaceful Lap Afghan .................................... 49

Earth-tone Knit Afghan ................................ 50



Abbreviations

A, B, C – Color A, Color B, etc bptr – back post treble crochet ch – chain dc - double crochet dec - decrease fptr – front post treble crochet hdc – half double crochet inc - increase K - knit K f/b – knit through front loop of stitch, leave on left hand needle, knit through back loop of same stitch, drop old stitch off left needle (increase made) K2tog - knit next two stitches together P - purl P2tog – purl next two stitches together RS – right side rnd - round ssk – slip the next two stitches knit wise onto right hand needle, insert left hand needle into front loops of these stitches, knit together. sc – single crochet sk - skip sts – stitch(es) St st – stockinette stitch (knit right side rows, purl wrong side rows) tr – treble crochet WS – wrong side yo – yarn over



Crochet Afghan Patterns

Tunisian Mitered Throw

By: Darla J. Fanton for Red Heart Yarn

Throw measures 48" x 61".

Materials:

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 7 Skeins 946 Peruvian Print.

Crochet Hook: 10mm [US N-15] Crystalites® or Luxite® hook (requires hook without a wide thumb/finger grip).

Stitch marker, yarn needle.

GAUGE: Square = 4¼" x 4¼". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

NOTE: Follow the schematic: numbers refer to working order and letters refer to type of square.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATION: TSS (Tunisian Simple Stitch) = insert hook under next vertical bar, yo and draw through keeping loop on hook.

SQUARE A (Full Square beginning a diagonal row)- Row 1 (Right Side): Ch 21, pick up a loop in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 21 sts. Row 1 Return: Yo, draw through first loop, [yo, draw through 2 loops] 8 times, yo, draw through 4 loops – center cluster made, [yo, draw through 2 loops] 9 times – 1 loop on hook. Row 2: Skip first vertical bar, [TSS] 8 times, insert hook under center vertical bar of cluster and draw up a loop – mark this loop, [TSS] 8 times, TSS working under both vertical bars of final st – 19 sts. Row 2 Return: Yo, draw through first loop, * yo, draw through 2 loops *; repeat from * to * until 2 loops remain on hook before marked loop, yo, draw through 4 loops; repeat from * to * to end – 1 loop on hook. Row 3: Skip first vertical bar, * TSS under next vertical bar *; repeat from * to * up to cluster; TSS under marked st – move marker to this new loop; repeat from * to *, working under both vertical bars of final st – 2 fewer sts than previous row pick-up. Row 3 Return: Repeat Row 2 Return. Rows 4-9: Repeat Row 3 noting there will be 2 fewer sts on hook at the end of pick up portion of each row. Row 10: TSS under marked st, TSS under both vertical bars of final st – 3 sts. Row 10 Return: Yo, draw through all 3 loops – 1 loop on hook. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

SQUARE B (Half Square used to create a straight edge at the end of a diagonal row)- Row 1 (Right Side): Working in ends of rows, pick up loop in each row of current square – 11 sts.



Row 1 Return: Yo, draw through 2 loops – left cluster made, * yo, draw through 2 loops; repeat from * across – 1 loop on hook. Row 2: Skip first vertical bar, TSS to cluster; TSS under both vertical bars of final st of cluster – 1 fewer st than previous row pick-up. Row 2 Return: Repeat Row 1 Return. Rows 3-9: Repeat Row 2 noting there will be 1 fewer st on hook at the end of pick up portion of each row. Row 10: TSS under both vertical bars of final st – 2 sts. Row 10 Return: Yo, draw through both loops. FASTEN OFF.

SQUARE C (Subsequent Full Square)- Row 1 (Right Side): Working in ends of rows, skip final row of current square, pick up loop in end of each remaining row of current square, working in ends of rows of adjacent square, beginning at Row 1, pick up loop in end of each row – 20 sts. Row 1 Return-Row 10 Return: Work as for Square A.

SQUARE D (Half Square used to create straight edge at the beginning of a diagonal row)- Row 1 (Right Side): Place slip knot on hook; beginning in Row 1 working in ends of rows, pick up loop in each row of adjacent square – 11 sts. Row 1 Return: Yo, draw through first loop, * yo, draw through 2 loops; repeat from * until 3 loops remain on hook; yo, draw through 3 loops – right cluster made and 1 loop on hook. Row 2: Skip cluster, * TSS under next vertical bar; repeat from * across, working under both vertical bars of final st – 1 fewer st than previous row pick-up. Row 2 Return: Repeat Row 1 return. Rows 3-9: Repeat Row 2 noting there will be 1 fewer st on hook at the end of pick up portion of each row. Row 10: TSS under both vertical bars of final st – 2 sts. Row 10 Return: Yo, draw through both loops – 1 loop on hook. DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

FINISHING-Edging: Working in ends of rows, join yarn with sc in left edge of Row 10 of Square #161; sc in same place, * sc in each of next 8 rows, [draw up a loop in next row] twice, yo and draw through 3 loops, sc in next 8 rows, [2 sc in next row] twice; repeat from * 6 more times; sc in next 8 rows, 2 sc in next row; sc in next 90 rows, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts **, [2 sc in next st] twice; repeat from * to ** working in sts rather than rows on bottom edge; 2 sc in next row; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

(Schematic on next page)



Brightly Colored Tunisian Throw Schematic



Crochet Circle Lapghan

By: Kim Kotary for Red Heart Yarn

Materials:

RED HEART® “Eco-Ways®” 3 skeins each, 1615 Lichen A, 3314 Chamois B, 3523 Asparagus C and 3360 Mushroom D.

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Rounds 1-3 = 4" in diameter. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.

Stripe Sequence Work 1 round with A, 2 rounds with B, 3 rounds with C, 2 rounds with A, 3 rounds with D, 2 rounds with B, 3 rounds with C, 3 rounds with D, 1 round with A, 2 rounds with D, 4 rounds with B, 2 rounds with D, 4 rounds with C, 2 rounds with A, 1 round with B, 2 rounds with D, 3 rounds with C, 3 rounds with A, 2 rounds with B, 1 round with D and 1 round with A. Work these 47 rounds for Stripe Sequence.

AFGHAN With A, ch 4, slip st in first st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), [dc in ring, ch 1] 11 times, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch to join. Fasten off. Round 2: Join B in any ch-space, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in same ch-space, [3 dc] in each ch-space around, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in first dc of dc-group, ch 3, skip next dc, sc in next dc, Fptr around dc 2 rows below; repeat from * around, slip st in first sc to join. Fasten off. Follow Stripe Sequence to change colors. If joining new color, join in indicated st. If continuing with same color, slip st to indicated st. Round 4: In ch-space, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 3 dc in same ch-space, [4 dc] in each ch-space around, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Round 5: In first dc of dc-group, ch 1, *sc in first dc, ch 4, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, Fptr around Fptr 2 rows below; repeat from * around, slip st in first sc to join. Round 6: In ch-space, ch 3, 4 dc in same ch-space, [5 dc] in each ch-space around, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Round 7: In first dc of dc-group, ch 1, *sc in first sc, ch 5, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, Fptr around Fptr 2 rows below; repeat from * around, slip st in first sc to join. Round 8: In ch-space, ch 3, 5 dc in same ch-space, [6 dc] in each ch-space around, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Round 9: In first dc of dc-group, ch 1, *sc in first dc, ch 6, skip 4 dc, sc in next dc, Fptr around Fptr 2 rows below; repeat from *, slip st in first sc to join. Round 10: In ch-space, ch 3, 6 dc in same ch-space, [7 dc] in each ch-space around, slip st in top of beginning ch to join.



Round 11: In first dc of dc-group, ch 1, *sc in first dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, Fpdc around center dc of dc-group 2 rows below, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, Fptr around Fptr 2 rows below; repeat from * around, slip st in first sc to join. Round 12: In ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-space, [3 dc] in each ch-space around, slip st in top of ch-3 to join. Round 13: In first dc of dc-group, ch 1, *sc in first dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, Fptr around Fptr 2 rows below, repeat from * around, slip st in first sc to join. Keeping in Stripe Sequence, repeat Rounds 4-13 for 3 more times. Repeat Rounds 12-13 once. Repeat Rounds 4-5 once. Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends.



Crochet Granny Afghan

By: Darla J. Fanton of Red Heart Yarn

Afghan measures 52½" x 64½".

Materials:

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 2 Skeins 931 Seagrass A, 1 skein 320 Cornmeal B, 2 skeins 505 Aruba Sea C, 3 skeins 631 Light Sage D.

Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Rnds 1-2 = 3" square; each block = 7" square. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

To Change Color in Dc: Work last dc until 2 loops remain on hook, with new color, yarn over and draw through last 2 loops.

BLOCK (Make 63): With A, ch 5; join with a slip st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] 3 times; hdc in top of ch-3 to join and form last ch-2 space. Rnd 2: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all over hdc, [ch 1; (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-2 space – corner made] 3 times, ch 1; join with a slip st in top of ch-3. Fasten off A.

From this point forward block is worked in rows.

Row 1: With right side facing join B in 2nd ch of any ch-2; ch 3, 2 dc in same place, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in first ch of next ch-2; turn and leave remaining sts unworked. Row 2: Ch 3, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, dc in top of ch-3 changing to C; turn. Fasten off B. Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 4: Ch 3, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, dc in top of ch-3 changing to D; turn. Fasten off C. Row 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 3 times, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 6: Ch 3, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space] 4 times, ch 1, dc in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Following diagram, sew blocks together. EDGING-NOTE: For Rnd 1, "space" refers to ch-3 OR solitary dc at end of a row OR remaining half of ch-2 corner space OR ch-1 space between 3-dc groups on edges of blocks. Rnd 1: With right side facing join A at upper right corner; ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same place, *** [ch 1, 3 dc in next space] 4 times, * ch 1, [2 dc in next space] twice, [ch 1, 3 dc in next space] 4 times **; repeat from * to ** 6 more times for top edge; ch 1, corner in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, 3 dc in next space] 4 times; repeat from * to ** 8 times for first long side †, corner in next ch-2 space; repeat from *** for bottom edge and 2nd side, end at †; join. Rnd 2: Slip st in next 2 dc, slip st in ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same space, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * to corner; (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 corner space; repeat from * around; join. Fasten off. Rnd 3: With right side facing, join C in back loop of any st; ch 1, working in back loops sc in each dc and ch around; join. Fasten off.



Crochet Zigzag Throw

By: Zelda Workman from Red Heart Yarn

Afghan measures 44" x 58" Materials:

RED HEART ® "Soft Yarn": 4 skeins 4600 White A, 5 skeins 9440 Grey Heather B.

Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 3"; 8 rows = 3" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. SPECIAL ABBREVIATION: Trcl (treble cluster) = [yo] twice, working all on right side of fabric insert hook into same st 3 rows below as last tr and draw up a loop, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, skip next 3 sts 3 rows below, [yo] twice and draw up a loop in next ch-1 space, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops.

To Change Color in Dc: Work last dc before color change until 2 loops remain on hook, drop color in use, with next color to be used yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; continue with new color. NOTE: Do not cut colors but drop to wrong side when not in use and pick up again as needed.

AFGHAN With A, ch 144. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 143 sc. Row 2 ( Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first 3 sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * across; turn. Row 3: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in each sc and ch (work into the ch, not the space) across, changing to B in last dc; turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, working all on right side of fabric, tr in first skipped st 3 rows below, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc, * trcl in last and next skipped sts 3 rows below, skip next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * to last 2 dc; tr in same st as 2nd leg of last trcl, skip next dc, sc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 5: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in each sc across changing to A in last sc; turn. Repeat Rows 4 and 5 for pattern, working 2 rows of each color, until 56" from beginning, end by working Row 4 with A. Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn to work edging.

Edging With right side facing, ch 1, sc in first st, * ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next st; repeat from * to next corner; ch 2, sc in next sc row end down side, ** ch 2, sc in next sc row end; repeat from ** to corner; ch 2 ***, sc in first st on lower edge; repeat from * around, end at ***; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.



Kids Flower Throw

By: Ann Regis from Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 Skein each 722 Pretty ‘n Pink A and 672 Spring Green B; 2 skeins 324 Bright Yellow C, and 3 skeins 385 Royal D.

Crochet Hooks: 6.5mm [US K-10.5] and 5.5mm [US I-9].

Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Motif = 6" across with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. NOTE: After the first motif, all others are joined

while working Joining Rnd 3. MAIN FLOWER-(Make 32 A, 40 C, and 9 B): With larger hook, ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring; join with a slip st in top of ch-3 – 16 sts. Rnd 2: Ch 4, holding back last loop on hook, tr in same st as joining, holding back last loop on hook, 2 tr in next dc, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook – beginning cl (cluster) made; ch 5, * holding back last loop on hook, 2 tr in each of next 2 dc, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook – cl (cluster) made, ch 5; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in top of beginning cl – 8 petals. Fasten off.

Make all the Flowers, then work Rnd 3, joining them together following the diagram.

Rnd 3 (First Motif Only): With right side facing and larger hook, join D in any ch-5 space; ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in same space, * (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around; join in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Joining Rnd 3: With right side facing and larger hook, join D in any ch-5 space; ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in same space; 4 dc in next ch-5 space, ch 1, slip st in corresponding ch-2 space of adjoining motif, ch 1, 4 dc in same ch-5 space, slip st between two 4-dc groups of adjoining motif, 4 dc in next ch-5 space, ch 1, slip st in corresponding ch-2 space of adjoining motif, ch 1, 4 dc in same ch-5 space – one side joined; * (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in next ch-5 space; repeat from * around; join in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

NOTE: When joining more than 1 side, work in same manner, joining "corner" ch-2 spaces and slip stitching between two 4-dc groups as before.

SECONDARY FLOWERS: Intersection = the space between two 4-dc groups or the slip st of a previous joining.

Work four flowers with B around each center B flower as follows: With larger hook, ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring. Joining Rnd 1: With right side facing, ch 3, dc in ring, ch 2, slip st in any intersection, ch 2, * 2 dc in ring, ch 2, slip st in next intersection, ch 2; repeat from * around; join in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Work a flower with D in each of the remaining spaces between motifs as follows: With larger hook, ch 5; join with a slip st to form a ring. Joining Rnd 1: With right side facing, ch 4, slip st in any intersection, ch 4, * sc in ring, ch 4, slip st in next intersection, ch 4; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in ring. Fasten off.

BORDER-Rnd 1: With right side facing and smaller hook, join C in back loop of any dc at outer edge; ch 1, working in back loops only, slip st in each st around taking care not to pull yarn too tightly; join with a slip st in ch-1. Rnd 2: Ch 1, slip st in back loops only of each st around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.



Neutral Cluster Lapghan

By: Katherine Eng for Red Heart Yarn

Lapghan measures 37" x 47" Materials:

RED HEART® "Soft Yarn": 1 skein 9440 Light Grey Heather A, 2 skeins each of 9388 Wheat B and 4601 Off White C.


GAUGE: On Row 1, 13 ch and sts = 3 ¼"; first 2 rows = 1 ½" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS: V-st = (dc, ch 1, dc) worked in same space. Shell = (hdc, 2 dc, hdc) worked in same space.

NOTE: Work in specified sts and spaces only, skipping over others. When changing color, always fasten off last color used and begin WS with new color.

LAPGHAN: With B, ch 125. Row 1 (WS): Working in back loops of ch only, dc in 5th ch from hook (creates 1st V-st), *ch 2, skip 5 ch, [(dc, ch 2) 3 times and dc] in next ch, ch 2, skip 5 ch, V-st in next ch; repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn (counts as 1st dc and ch-1 space of next row here and throughout). Row 2: Dc in 1st ch-1 space, *skip next ch-2 space, shell in each of next 3 ch-2 spaces, skip next ch-2 space, V-st in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn. Row 3: Dc in 1st ch-1 space, *ch 2, [(dc, ch 2) 3 times and dc] in 1st dc of 2nd (center) shell, ch 2, V-st in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn. Row 4: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off. With C and WS facing, draw up a loop in 1st ch-1 space. Ch 4. Rows 5-6: Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Fasten off. Rows 7-8: With A, repeat Rows 3 and 4. Fasten off. Rows 9-10: With C, Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Fasten off. Rows 11-14: With B, repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice. Fasten off. Rows 15-64: Repeat Rows 5-14 five more times. Rows 65-66: With C, repeat Rows 3 and 4.

Edging: Work across top through both loops: With C and WS facing, ch 4 and dc in same ch; work Row 1 from * across, turn and work Row 2. At end of Row 2, do not fasten off. Ch 1 and work down left hand edge as follows: (sc, ch 2, sc) at end of each row to bottom, ending with ch 1, slip st in next dc. Fasten off. With WS facing, join C and rep Rows 1 and 2 across bottom edge, fasten off. Join C and work up opposite side as before. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block lightly.



Ripple Throw

By: Marianne Forrestal for Red Heart Yarn

Throw measures 61" x 46"

Materials:

RED HEART® "Fiesta®": 2 Skeins each of 6382 Country Blue A, 6635 Coffee B, 6334 Buff C, and 6250 Cornmeal D.


GAUGE: One 24 st repeat = 5 3/4"; 5 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS: 3dcCL (3 dc cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop in next ch or st or space, yo and draw through 2 loops] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook. 5dcCL (5 dc cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop in next ch or st or space, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5 times, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

NOTE: When changing color, work last st of row until 2 loops are left on hook, drop old color, yo with new color and complete stitch. Fasten off old color.

Color Sequence: [1 row A, 1 row B, 1 row A, 1 row C, 1 row B, 1 row C, 1 row D, 1 row B, 1 row D] 8 times, 1 row A, 1 row B, 1 row A.

THROW: With A, ch 197. Row 1: Yo and draw up a loop in 4th ch from hook, yo and draw through 2 loops, [yo and draw up a loop in next ch, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook, * dc in next 9 ch, 5 dc in next ch, dc in next 9 ch **, 5dcCL over next 5 ch; repeat from * to last 4 ch, end at **; 3dcCL over next 3 ch, dc in last ch changing to B; turn. Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, 3dcCL over next 3 sts, * [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 4 times, ch 1, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st] 4 times, ch 1, skip next st **, 5dcCL over next 5 sts; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end at **; 3dcCL over next 3 sts, dc in top of ch-3 changing to next color; turn. Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, 3dcCL over next 3 sts or ch-1 spaces, * dc in next 9 sts or ch-1 spaces, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 9 dc or ch-1 spaces **, 5dcCL over next 5 sts or ch-1 spaces; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end at **; 3dcCL over next 3 sts or ch-1 spaces, dc in top of ch-3 changing to next color; turn. Row 4: Ch 3, skip first dc, 3dcCL over next 3 sts, * dc in next 9 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts **, 5dcCL over next 5 sts; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end at **; 3dcCL over next 3 sts, dc in top of ch-3 changing to next color; turn. Rows 5-75: Repeat Rows 2-4 twenty three times, then repeat Rows 2 and 3 once more. Fasten off. Weave in ends.



Nature Inspired Throw

By: Trish Warrick for Red Heart Yarn

Measures 59" x 45" without edging

Materials:

RED HEART® "Eco-Ways®": 3 balls each 3114 Chamois A, 3520 Aquarium B, 1615 Lichen C, 3360 Mushroom D; 4 skeins 3313 Oyster E.

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Square= 6" x 6". CHECK GAUGE.

Special Abbreviations: dc4tog = [yo and draw up a loop in next st, yo and draw through 2 loops] 4 times, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook. dc5tog = [yo and draw up a loop in next st, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5 times, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook. Square A (Make 16) With A, wind yarn around finger for beginning ring, leaving a tail to tighten the ring; insert hook into ring and draw yarn through. Tighten ring after Rnd 1 is completed.

Weave in end. Rnd 1: Ch 3, 4 dc in ring, [ch 3, 5 dc in ring] 3 times, ch 3; join with a slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off. Rnd 2: Join E in same st as joining, ch 3, dc4tog (counts as first dc5tog), ch 5, [slip st in next ch-3 space, ch 5, dc5tog, ch 5] 3 times, slip st in next ch-3 space, ch 5; join to top of first dc5tog. Fasten off. Rnd 3: Join A in top of any dc5tog; * working over the ch-5 of Rnd 2, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) all in next ch-3 space of Rnd 1, slip st in top of next dc5tog; repeat from * around. Rnd 4: Ch 3, 4 dc in same st as joining, * skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in next ch-3 space, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, skip 2 dc **, 5 dc in next slip st; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off. Rnd 5: Join E in any st; ch 1, sc in each dc and sc around and work (sc, ch 3, sc) in each ch-3 space; join. Fasten off. Rnd 6: Join A in any st; ch 3, dc in each sc around and work (dc, ch 3, dc) in each ch-3 space; join. Fasten off. Square B (C, D): Make 16 (16, 15) squares same as Square A EXCEPT substitute B (C, D) for A.

Assembly: Sew squares together in 9 rows of 7 squares each as follows: Rows 1, 5, and 9: A-B-C-D-A-B-C. Rows 2 and 6: D-A-B-C-D-A-B. Rows 3 and 7: C-D-A-B-C-D-A. Rows 4 and 8: B-C-D-A-B-C-D. Edging: Attach E in the dc after a corner ch-3 space. Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in joining; ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook – picot made; * sc in next 3 sts, picot; repeat from * around counting ch-3 spaces (other than the four corners) as one st, skipping seams and counting the corner spaces as 2 sts; join in first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), picot, * ch 2, dc in 2nd of next 3 sc, ch 2 **, picot; repeat from * around, end at ** adjusting at corners as necessary to keep work flat; join in 3rd ch of ch-5. Fasten off. Weave in ends.



Blush Rose Afghan

By: Carol Alexander for Red Heart Yarn

Afghan measures 50" x 63".

Materials:

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 5 skeins 774 Light Raspberry.

Crochet Hooks: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Yarn needle.

GAUGES: 4 DCL = 5" across; 4 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Special Abbreviations SCL (single cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice all in st indicated, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

DCL (double cluster) = For Row 1 Only: [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops]

twice all in same ch as last cluster, skip next 3 ch, [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice all in next ch, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook. For All Other Rows: [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice all in same st as last cluster, skip next petal, [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice all in top of next cluster, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook.

Petal = ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook.

2-tr-cl (3-tr-cl) [2 treble cluster (3 treble cluster)] = * [yo] twice, draw up a loop in space indicated, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice; repeat from * once (twice) more, yo and draw through 2 (3) loops, yo and draw through last 2 loops on hook.

AFGHAN Ch 127. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Dc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as beginning SCL), skip next 3 ch, SCL in next ch, * work petal, work DCL; repeat from * across; work petal, SCL in same ch as last leg of last DCL; turn.

Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as beginning SCL), skip first petal, SCL in top of next cluster, * work petal, work DCL; repeat from * across working last leg of last DCL in top of last SCL, work petal, SCL in same st as last leg of last DCL; turn.

Rows 3-58: Repeat Row 2 for pattern.

Row 59: Ch 3, 2 dc in first cluster, ch 1, slip st in ch-3 space of first petal, * ch 3, slip st in next petal; repeat from * to last cluster; ch 3, 2 dc in last cluster, ch 2, slip st in top of ch-2. Fasten off.

Edging Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach yarn at



lower right corner of afghan; ch 1, [3 sc in corner, 199 sc across long side to next corner, 3 sc in corner, 119 sc across short side] twice; join with a slip st in first sc.

Rnd 2: Slip st in next (corner) sc, [3 sc in corner sc, sc in each sc across to next corner] 4 times; join – 201 sc between corner sc on each long edge and 121 sc between corner sc on each short edge. Fasten off.

Border Upper Edge With right side facing, attach yarn in center corner sc at upper right corner.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same sc, * ch 5, skip 3 sc **, sc in next 7 sc; repeat from * to next corner sc; sc in corner sc; TURN.

Row 2: Ch 4, (2-tr-cl, ch 3, 3-tr-cl, ch 5, 3-tr-cl, ch 3, 3-tr-cl) all in first ch-5 space, (3-tr-cl, ch 3, 3-tr-cl, ch 5, 3-tr-cl, ch 3, 3-tr-cl) all in each ch-5 space across; turn.

Row 3: Ch 4, (3-tr-cl, ch 3, 3-tr-cl, ch 5, 3-tr-cl, ch 3, 3-tr-cl) all in each ch-5 space across, ch 4, slip st in top of last cluster. Fasten off.

Row 4: With right side facing, attach yarn in the first ch-3 space at beginning of Row 3; ch 1, * (sc, ch 3, sc) all in ch-3 space, ch 1, ([sc, ch 3] 3 times, sc) all in ch-5 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) all in ch-3 space, ch 1 **, slip st in top of next 2 clusters, ch 1; repeat from * across, end at **; slip st in top of last cluster. Fasten off.

Lower Edge: Repeat Rows 1-4 on lower edge.

Long Sides Repeat Rows 1-4 on each long side using the SAME center corner sc as upper and lower borders to start and end Row 1.

Corners: ** With wrong side facing, tack

together the center edges of the first 3 tr cl on Row 2 of border on each side where they meet at corner.

With right side facing, attach yarn at right edge of any corner opening in the beginning ch-4 space of Row 3; ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 5, sc) all in same space, ch 15, slip st in first sc of Row 4 of border. Fasten off.

With right side facing, attach yarn at left edge of same corner in the last sc of Row 4; ch 11, slip st in 4th ch of corresponding ch-15 on opposite edge, ch 4, sc in the ending ch-4 space on Row 3 on same side, ch 2, slip st in corresponding ch-5 space on opposite edge, ch 2, sc in same ch-4 space, ch 1, slip st in corresponding ch-3 space on opposite edge, ch 1, sc in same ch-4 space. Fasten off.

With right side facing, attach yarn in ch-11 loop; ch 1, * ([sc, ch 3] 6 times, sc) all in same loop; repeat from * in next loop. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Repeat from ** for each corner.



Roman Inspired Throw

By: Darla Fanton for Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 4 skeins 656 Real Teal A, 3 skeins 661 Frosty GreenB.

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. Stitch markers Tapestry needle

GAUGE: 13 sts = 4"; and 9 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

NOTES: Pay close attention when to turn work; turn every other row, not every row. Do not cut unused color; carry it along side edge. Beginning ch 3 counts as a st. To change to A in final st: With final 2 loops of B sc remaining on hook, remove A loop from st holder and place on end of hook, draw A through final 2 loops of sc, completing the st.

Special Abbreviations: FPhdc – front post half double crochet – yo, insert hook from the front, around behind the post and out again to the front; yo, and draw through all 3 loops on hook. BPhdc – back post half double crochet – yo, insert hook from the back, around the post and out again to the back; yo, and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Throw With A, ch 144. Row 1 (Right Side) : Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next ch; * skip next 2 chs, dc in next ch, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across, ending skip next 2 chs, dc in next ch, 2 dc in final ch, drop loop from hook and place on st marker. Do NOT turn – 141 sts. Row 2 (Right Side): – Join B with sc in top of turning ch- 3, sc in next st; *ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in next, FPhdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ending ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts, change to A in final st, drop B – 28 ch-3 spaces. Row 3: Turn, with A, ch 3; * 5 dc in ch-3 space; repeat from across ending, dc in final st, place A loop from hook to st marker. Do NOT turn – 142 sts. Row 4: Starting at beginning of previous row, draw B through top of ch-3, ch 1, sc in top of ch-3, ch 1, skip next dc, * sc in next dc, BPhdc in next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc; repeat from * across, ending sc in next dc, BPhdc in next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next st, sc in final st, changing to A – 2 ch-1 spaces; 27 ch-3 spaces.

Row 5: Turn, with A, ch 3, dc in first sc, dc in ch-1 space; *5 dc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * ending dc in ch-1 space, 2 dc in final sc, place A loop from hook to st marker. Do NOT turn – 141 sts.



Row 6: Starting at beginning of previous row, draw B through top of ch-3, ch 1, sc in top of ch-3, sc in next st; *ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in next, FPhdc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, ending ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts, change to A in final st, drop B – 28 ch-3 spaces.

Rows 7- 125: Repeat Row 3-6 ending after a Row 5. Fasten off.

Edging: Rnd 1: Join A with sc in upper right hand corner; work an additional 138 sc across top; work 1 more sc in final st of top edge; working in ends of rows evenly work 157 sc along side edge; working in opposite side of foundation ch, 2 sc in first ch; work an additional 138 sc across bottom edge; work 1 more sc in opposite side of final ch; working in ends of rows evenly work 157 sc along second side edge; work 1 sc in same place as beginning sc – 596 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1 for corner; sc in each st around, placing a ch 1 between the 2 sc in each corner; ending with sc in final sc of previous row – 596 sc; 4 ch-1 spaces.

Rnd 3: (Sc, ch 1, sc) in first ch-1 space, sc in each sc around and (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-1 space–604 sc; 4 ch-1 spaces. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Join B with sc in any ch-1 space, ch 3, sc in same space; sc in next 2 sts, *ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in each of next 3 sts; repeat from * until 3 sts from next corner, ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in each of next 2 sts, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-1 space, sc in each of next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with slip st in beginning sc – 462 sc; 154 ch-3 spaces.

Rnd 5: Slip st in ch-3 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space; * skip next sc, slip st in next sc, skip next sc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-3 space; repeat from * around, ending skip last sc, join with slip st in top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off.

Finishing: Weave in yarn ends.



Picturesque Windows Afghan

By: Delma Myers for Red Heart Yarn


Materials: RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 skein each

313 Aran A and 624 Tea Leaf B, 2 skeins each 406 Medium Thyme C, 633 Dark Sage D, and 656 Real Teal E.

Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8] and 3.75mm [US F-5].

Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 14 sts = 4"; 14 rows = 4" in sc with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. NOTE: When changing colors or ending a color, leave a 7" tail for sewing squares together.

AFGHAN Small Square (Make 48) Row 1 (Right Side): With larger hook and A ch 7; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 ch; turn – 6 sc. Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Fasten off at end of Row 6. Row 7: With right side facing, attach B in first

sc; ch 1, sc in first 5 sc, 3 sc in corner st, sc in end of next 5 rows; turn – 13 sc. Rows 8-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc to center sc of corner, 3 sc in corner sc, sc in each sc across; turn – 19 sc at end of Row 10. Fasten off at end of Row 10. Row 11: With right side facing, attach C in first sc; ch 1, sc in each sc to center sc of corner, 3 sc in corner sc, sc in each sc across; turn – 21 sc. Rows 12-14: Repeat Rows 8-10 – 27 sc at end of Row 14. Fasten off at end of Row 14. Row 15: With right side facing, attach E in side of first sc of last row; ch 1, sc in same row end as joining, sc in next 12 row ends, 3 sc in corner, sc in next 13 row ends; turn – 29 sc. Rows 16-17: Repeat Rows 8 and 9 – 33 sc at end of Row 17. Fasten off.

Assembly: Make 12 large squares by sewing 4 small squares together with E forming a cross at the center of each large square. Large Square Edging Rnd 1: With right side facing and larger hook, attach D in any corner; ch 1, [3 sc in corner, sc to next corner] 4 times; join with a slip st in first sc; TURN. Rnds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around and 3 sc in center sc of corner 3-sc group; join; turn. Fasten off at end of Row 4.

Finishing: Sew large squares together in 4 rows of 3 squares. Border- Rnd 1: With right side facing and larger hook, attach D in back loop of center sc of any corner; ch 1, [3 sc in corner, sc in back loop of each sc to center sc of next corner] 4 times; join with a slip st in back loop of first sc. Rnds 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc around and 3 sc in center sc of corner 3-sc group; join. Fasten off at end of Rnd 3. Rnd 4: Repeat Rnd 1 with E except join in both loops of first sc at end of rnd. Rnd 5: With smaller hook, ch 1, working from left to right and working in both loops, work Reverse Sc in each sc around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.



Beautiful Autumn Throw

By: Martha Brooks Stein for Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

RED HEART® "Classic ™": 3 Balls 365 Coffee A, 289 Copper B, 339 Mid Brown C, 286 Bronze D, 2 Balls 633 Dark Sage E, 1 Ball 762 Claret F.

RED HEART® "Super Saver®" 1 Ball 321Gold G Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle.

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

Special Abbreviations: sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

THROW

SQUARE (Make 48) With G, ch 3, slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), [dc in ring, ch 1] 7 times – 8 dc. Fasten off. Round 2: Join F in any ch-space, ch 2, dc in same space, *ch 1, 2 hdc in next ch-space, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-space; repeat from * around, end ch 1, 2 hdc in next ch-space, 2 dc in first corner ch-space, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Fasten off. Round 3: Join E in any corner space, ch 2, dc in same space, *[ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-space] twice, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc ) in corner space; repeat from * around, end 2 dc in first corner space, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Fasten off. Round 4: Join D in any corner space, ch 2, dc in same space, *ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-space, ch 1] across to next corner space, work (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner ch-space; repeat from * around, end [2 dc in next ch-space, ch 1] across to first corner space, 2 dc in first corner space, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Fasten off. Round 5: Join C in any corner space, repeat Round 4. Round 6: Join B in any corner space, repeat Round 4. Round 7: Join A in any corner space, ch 1, 2 sc in same space, *sc in each dc and in each ch-space across to next corner space, work (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in corner space; repeat from * around, end sc in each dc and in each ch-space across to next corner space, 2 sc in first corner space, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Fasten off, leaving a 16" tail to use in sewing.

FINISHING With wrong side together, use long tails to whipstitch Squares together through the back loops only. Make 8 Strips of 6 Squares each.



Sew 8 Strips together along long edges. Border Round 1: Working in back loops only, join A in 2nd ch of any corner ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same loop, [sc in each sc across to next corner, working sc2tog in corner ch-spaces of adjoining Squares and working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner space of Throw] around to first corner space, sc, ch 2, slip st to first st to join. Fasten off. Round 2: Join D in any corner ch-2 space, ch 2, dc in same space, *[ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next 2 sc] across to 1 st before next corner, ch 1, skip last sc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner space; repeat from * around, end with ch 1, skip last sc, 2 dc in first corner space, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Fasten off. Round 3: Join C in any ch-2 corner space, ch 2, dc in same space, *[ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space] across to next corner space, ch 1, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc); repeat from * around, end 2 dc in first corner space, ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Fasten off. Round 4: Join B in any corner space, ch 1, sc in same space, *[ch 4, sc in next ch-1 space] across to next corner, ch 4, work (sc, ch 4, sc) in corner space; repeat from * around, end with sc in first corner space, ch 4, slip st in first sc to join. Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends.



Winter Sky Throw

By: Tammy Hildebrand for Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 4 skeins 316 Soft White A, 5 skeins 387 Soft Navy B.

Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]. Yarn needle.

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

THROW

SQUARE (Make 48) With A, ch 5, slip st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 23 dc in ring, slip st in top of beginning ch – 24 dc. Fasten off.

Round 2: Join B in any dc, ch 1, sc in same st as join, Fpdc around next st, [sc in next st, Fpdc in next st] around, slip st in first sc to join – 12 sc and 12 Fpdc. Fasten off. Round 3: Join A in any sc, ch 4, (tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in same sc as join, *dc in next 5 sts, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next st; repeat from * twice, dc in last 5 sts, slip st in top of beginning ch – 20 dc and 16 tr. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, *dc across to next ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; repeat from * twice, dc in last 7 sts, slip st in top of beginning ch – 52 dc. Fasten off. Round 5: Join B in any ch-2 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same space, *working in sts of Round 3, Fptr around next 2 tr, skip next dc on Round 4, sc in next 3 sts, skip next dc, Fpdc around next dc, skip next dc, Fptr around center st of side on Round 3, Fpdc around next dc of Round 4, skip next dc, sc in next 3 sts, Fptr around next 2 tr of Round 3, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * twice, working in sts of Round 3, Fptr around next 2 tr, skip next dc on Round 4, sc in next 3 sts, skip next dc, Fpdc around next dc, skip next dc, Fptr around center st of side on Round 3, Fpdc around next dc of Round 4, skip next dc, sc in next 3 sts, Fptr around next 2 tr of Round 3, slip st in first sc – 32 sc, 4 Fpdc and 20 Fptr. Round 6: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, *dc in each st across to next ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space; repeat from * twice, dc in last 16 sts, slip st in top of beginning ch – 76 dc; 19 dc each side. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY- Arrange Squares into 6 rows of 8 Squares each. Square 1 Last Round Join A in any ch-2 space, *ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 space, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st) 9 times; repeat from * 3 times, ch 1, slip st to first sc to join. Fasten off.



Squares Squares 2-9, 17, 25, 33 and 41: One Side Joining Round: Join A in any ch-2 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 space, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 9 times, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in next ch-2 space, slip st in corresponding ch-3 space on previous square, ch 1, sc in same space on working square, [skip next st, slip st in corresponding ch-1 space on previous square, sc in next st on working square] 9 times, slip st in corresponding ch-1 space on previous square, (sc, ch 1) in next ch-2 space on working square, slip st in corresponding ch-3 space on previous square, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 space on working square, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 9 times, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 9 times, ch 1, slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Squares 10-16, 18-24, 26-32, 34-40 and 42-48 Two Sided Joining: Join A in any ch-2 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 space, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 9 times, *ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in next ch-2 space, slip st in corresponding ch-3 space on previous square, ch 1, sc in same space on working square, [skip next st, slip st in corresponding ch-1 space on previous square, sc in next st on working square] 9 times, slip st in corresponding ch-1 space on previous square; repeat from * once more, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in next ch-2 space, slip st in corresponding ch-3 space on previous square, ch 1, sc in same space on working square, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 9 times, ch 1, slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Do not fasten off on last Square.

Border Round 1: Slip st to ch-3 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, dc in each st around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-3 space, slip st in first sc to join. Fasten Off. Round 2: Join B in any ch-2 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same space, [sc in next st, Fpdc in next st] around, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner

ch-2 space, slip st in first sc. Fasten off.

Round 3: Join A in any ch-2 space, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same space, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] around, working (sc, ch 3, sc) in each corner ch-2 space, slip st in first sc to join. Fasten off.

FINISHIING Weave in ends.



Coffee and Cream Afghan

By: Melissa Leapman for Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 6 Balls 365 Coffee A, 4 Balls each 313 Aran B and 360 Cafe C.


GAUGE: 12 sts = 4" in Pattern stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.

Note: Afghan is worked lengthwise right side facing every row. Leave 6" tail when beginning and ending every row to add to Fringe.

AFGHAN With A, ch 204. Foundation Row (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 203 sts. Fasten off. Row 1 (Right Side): Do not turn work, leaving 6" tail, join B with a slip st in first sc in last row, ch 6, slip st in 3rd ch from hook, skip next sc, *dc in next sc, ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook – picot made, skip next st; repeat from * across to last st, dc in last sc. Fasten off B. Row 2: Do not turn work, leaving 6" tail, join A with a slip st in 3rd ch, ch 1, sc in same space, *working behind picot, dc in next skipped sc, sc in next dc of last row; repeat from * across. Fasten off A. Row 3: With C, repeat Row 1. Fasten off C. Row 4: Repeat Row 2. Repeat Rows 1-4 until Afghan measures 48" from beginning, end with A Row. Fasten off. Last Row: Join A with a slip st to first sc, ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.

FINISHING Cut 12" lengths of different colors of yarn to add to long tails. Matching colors with row tails, fold lengths in half. Each Fringe should have 6 strands. Pull folded end of lengths through each row end. Pull ends of lengths and long tails through folded end. Weave in ends.



Lacy Web Throw

By: Shari White for Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

Red Heart® Super Saver® Jumbo: 1 skein 313 Aran

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Tapestry needle

GAUGE: 15 sts = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.

Throw Ch 133. Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as first 2 dc, *[dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch] 7 times, dc in next 2 ch, repeat from * to last ch; dc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1 now and throughout), skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next

ch-space, dc in next dc, *[ch 1, dc in next dc] 5 times, dc in next ch-space and next dc**, ch 5, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space and next dc; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in 3rd ch of ch-3, turn—7 spider motifs established.

Row 3: Ch 4, dc in 1st dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space and next dc, *[ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, dc in next ch-space and next dc,** ch 4, sc in ch-5 space, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space and next dc, repeat from *, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn.

Row 4: Ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space and next dc, *ch 1, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space and next dc,** ch 4, skip 2 dc and 3 ch, sc in next ch, sc in next sc and next ch, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space and next dc; repeat from *, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn.

Row 5: Ch 4, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 3 times, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, *dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc,** ch 4, skip 2 dc and next 3 chs, sc in next ch, sc in next 3 sc and next ch, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, repeat from *, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 2 times, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn.

Row 6: Ch 4, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 2 times, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc and next 2 chs, ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch 4, skip 1 sc and 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs and next dc, repeat from * to last 10 sts, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc and next ch-space, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 2 times, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn.

Row 7: Ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 2 times, skip 1 dc, dc in



next dc**, dc in next 2 chs, ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 4, skip 1 sc and next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs and next dc, repeat from *, ending last repeat at **, dc in next ch-space, [dc in next dc, ch 1] 2 times, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn.

Row 8: Ch 4, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc,** dc in next 2 chs, ch 1, skip 1 sc and next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs and next dc; repeat from *, ending last repeat at **, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in ch-space, dc in next dc, * ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 5 times, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in ch-space,** dc in next dc, repeat from *, ending last repeat at **, dc in 3rd ch of ch-4, turn.

Repeat Rows 2-9 seven times more. Finish off.

Border First Point Row 1: With right side facing; skip 2 dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 5 times, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, turn.

Row 2: Slip st in first 2 dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 3 times, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, turn.

Row 3: Slip st in first 2 dc, slip in next dc, ch 3, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, turn.

Row 4: Slip st in first 2 dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc. Finish off.

For next 7 points: Row 1: Skip 1 dc, slip st in next dc, ch 3, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc]

5 times, dc in next ch-space, dc in next dc, turn. Work Rows 2-4 as for first point.

Repeat Border on other side. Weave in ends and block.



Snuggle Afghan with Sleeves

By: Glenda Winkleman for Red Heart Yarn

Measures 42" x 54" (51" x 64", 61" x 74").

Directions are for size Child; changes for sizes Adult and Tall are in parentheses.

Materials:

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 3 (4, 4) skeins 360 Café A, 3 (4, 4) skeins 656 Real Teal B and 4 (4, 5) skeins 365 Coffee C.

Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Stitch marker, yarn needle. Schematic

GAUGE: 15 sts = 5"; 13 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

THROW: With C, ch 126 (154, 182). Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn [125 (153, 181) sts].

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. Fasten off. Row 3: Join B in beginning sc, ch 1, sc in beginning sc, *dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below (Row 1) pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. Fasten off.

Row 5: Join A in beginning sc, ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, * dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below (Row 3) pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across to last 2 sc, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in last sc.

Rows 7-134 (164, 194): Repeat Rows 3-6, alternating colors C, B then A for pattern throughout, changing colors as indicated [125 (153, 181) sts].

Divide for Armholes: Right Side: Row 135 (165, 195) (right side): Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 14 (17, 20) times, dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, turn [31 (37, 43) sts].

Row 136 (166, 196): Ch 1, sc in beginning dc, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc] 14 (17, 20) times, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in last sc, turn. Fasten off. [31 (37, 43) sts].

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Row 137 (167, 197): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 15 (18, 21) times, turn.

Row 138 (168, 198): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, sc in next dc, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc] 14 (17, 20) times, sc in last sc, turn. Fasten off.

Row 139 (169, 199): Sc in first 2 sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 14 (17, 20) times, sc in last sc, turn.

Row 140 (170, 200): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc] 14 (17, 20) times, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in last sc, turn. Fasten off.

Rows 141 (171, 201) – 148 (182, 216): Repeat Rows 137 (167, 197) – 140 (170, 200) 2 (3, 4) times. Fasten off, mark last st.

Center: Rows 135 (165, 195) (right side): Skip next 13 (15, 19) sts for armhole, join yarn in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in corresponding sc in row below, pulling dc up to current level of work, [sc in next sc, dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work] 18 (24, 28) times, turn [37 (49, 57) sts].

Row 136 (166, 196): Ch 1, sc in beginning dc, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc] 18 (24, 28) times, turn. Fasten off.

Row 137 (167, 197): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rnds below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 18 (24, 28) times, turn.


Row 139 (169, 199): Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc

up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 17 (23, 27) times, sc in last sc, turn.


Rows 141 (171, 201) – 148 (182, 216): Repeat Rows 137 (167, 197) – 140 (170,200) 2 (3, 4) times. Fasten off.

Left Side: Rows 135 (165, 195) (RS): Skip next 13 (15, 19) sts for armhole, join new color in next ch-1 space, ch 1, dc in corresponding sc in row below, pulling dc up to current level of work, [sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work] 14 (17, 20) times, sc in last 2 sts.

Row 136 (166, 196): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc] 15 (18, 21) times, turn. Fasten off.

Row 137 (167, 197): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 15 (18, 21) times.


Row 139 (169, 199): Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 14 (17, 20) times, sc in last sc, turn.


Rows 141 (171, 201) – 148 (182, 216): Repeat Rows 137 (167, 197) – 140 (170, 200) 2 (3, 4) times. Fasten off.



Top Edge: Row 149 (183, 217): With RS facing, beginning with st on holder of Row 148 (182, 216) of Right Side, join yarn in beginning sc, ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 14 (17, 20) times, sc in last sc of Right Side, ch 13 (15, 19), working across Center, sc in first 2 sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 17 (23, 27) times, sc in last sc of Center, ch 13 (15, 19), working across Left Side, sc in first 2 sc, [dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc] 14 (17, 20) times, sc in last sc, turn.

Row 150 (184, 218): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc] 14 (17, 20) times, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc, working across ch, [ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch] 6 (7, 9) times, ch 1, skip next ch, working across Center, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc] 17 (23, 27) times, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in last sc of Center, working across ch, [ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch] 6 (7, 9) times, ch 1, skip next ch, working across Left Side, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc] 14 (17, 20) times, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in last sc, turn.

Row 151 (185, 219): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, * dc in next corresponding sc or ch 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn [125 (153, 181) sts].

Row 152 (186, 220): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, sc in next dc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn. Fasten off.

Row 153 (187, 221): Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, * dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn.

Row 154 (188, 222): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from *

across to last 2 sc, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in last sc, turn. Fasten off.

Row 155 (189, 223): Ch 1, sc in beginning sc, * dc in next corresponding sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.

Rows 156 (190, 224) – 167 (201, 235): Repeat Rows 152 (186, 220) – 155 (189, 223) 3 times.

Row 168 (202, 236): Repeat Rows 152 (186, 220). Fasten off Child size.

ADULT AND TALL SIZES ONLY: Row 169 (203, 237): Repeat Row 153. Row 170 (204, 238): Repeat Row 154. Row 171 (205, 239): Repeat Row 155. Row 172 (206, 240): Repeat Row 152. Row 173 (207, 241): Repeat Row 153. Row 174 (208, 242): Repeat Row 154. Fasten off.

Border: Rnd 1: With RS facing, return to beginning of Row 174 (208, 242), join C in beginning sc, ch 1, sc in each sc and each ch-1 space across to next corner, ch 2, * sc in end st of each of next 5 rows, skip next row * ; ** repeat from * to * to next corner, working sc in any odd number of rows left over from pattern to corner, ch 2 **; working across bottom of foundation ch, sc in each ch across to next corner, ch 2; repeat from ** to **, join with slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Sleeves: Rnd 1: With RS facing, join C to 7th (8th, 10th) st or ch-1 space at underarm, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 6 (7, 9) sts, sc in end st of each of next 14 (18, 22) rows along edge; working on bottom of foundation ch at top of armhole work sc in next 13 (15, 19) ch, sc in end st of each of next 14 (18, 22) rows along edge, sc in last 6 (7, 9) sts on bottom of armhole, join with slip st to beginning sc [54 (66, 82) sc].



Rnd 2: Join B in beginning sc, ch 1, sc in beginning sc, ch 1, skip next sc, * sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: Join A in beginning sc, ch 1, sc in beginning sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work, * sc in next sc, dc in next sc 2 rows below, pulling dc up to current level of work; repeat from * around, join with slip st to beginning sc.

Rnd 4: Skip beginning sc, slip st in next dc, (ch 1, sc) in same dc, ch 1, skip next sc, * sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 5: With C, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 6: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 7: With B, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 8: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 9: With A, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 10: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnds 11-22: Repeat Rnds 5-10 twice. Rnd 23: Repeat Rnd 5. Rnd 24: Skip beginning sc, slip st in next dc, ch 1, sc in same dc, ch 1, skip next 3 sts, sc in next dc (2 decreases made), ch 1, skip next sc, * sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * around, join with slip st to beginning sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 25: Join B in beginning sc, ch 1, sc in beginning sc, dc in corresponding dc of previously skipped 3 sts 2 rnds below, pulling dc up to current level of work, *sc in next sc, dc in next corresponding sc 2 rnds below, pulling dc up to current level of work; repeat from * around, join with slip st to beginning sc. Rnd 26: Repeat Rnd 4. Fasten off. Rnd 27: With A, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 28: Repeat Rnd 24. Rnd 29: With C, repeat Rnd 25. Rnd 30: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 31: With B, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 32: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 33: With A, repeat Rnd 3.

Rnd 34: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 35: With C, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 36: Repeat Rnd 24. Rnd 37: With B, repeat Rnd 25. Rnd 38: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 39: With A, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 40: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnds 41-44: Repeat Rnds 35-38. Rnds 45-50: Repeat Rnds 27-32. Rnds 51-54: Repeat Rnds 27-30. Child Size, fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve.

ADULT AND TALL SIZES ONLY Rnd 55: With B, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 56: Repeat Rnd 24. Rnd 57: With A, repeat Rnd 25. Rnd 58: Repeat Rnd 24. Rnds 59-64: Repeat Rnds 29-34. Rnd 65: With C, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 66: Repeat Rnd 4. Adult Size, fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve.

TALL SIZE ONLY Rnd 67: With B, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 68: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 69: With A, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 70: Repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 71: With C, repeat Rnd 3. Rnd 72: Repeat Rnd 4. Fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve. Weave in ends.



Country Flowers Throw

By: Melissa Leapman for Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

Yarn: TLC® "Essentials®": 3 Balls 2220 Butter A, 2 Balls 2772 Light Country Rose B and 4 Balls 2672 Light Thyme C.


GAUGE: Square = 5 ¾ ". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Special Abbreviations: Popcorn: Work 4 dc into next sc, remove st from hook, insert hook in first dc, pull st through dc to close Popcorn.

THROW

Square

(Make 108 total)

With A, ch 4. Slip st in first st to form ring.

Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, work 8 sc in ring, slip st in first sc to join – 8 sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc to join – 16 sc.

Fasten off A.

Round 3: With right side facing, join B with slip st in any sc, ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc to join – 32 sc.

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, [ch 3, skip next sc, Popcorn in next sc, ch 3, sc in next sc] 7 times, ch 3, skip next sc, Popcorn in next sc, ch 3, slip st in first sc to join – 8 Popcorns.

Fasten off B.

Round 5: With right side facing, join C with slip st in any Popcorn, ch 1, sc in same Popcorn, [5 dc in next sc, sc in next Popcorn, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next Popcorn] 3 times, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next Popcorn, 3 sc in next sc, slip st in first sc to join.

Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 2 dc, [(dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc, dc in next 9 sts] 3 times, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc, dc in next 6 sts, slip st in top of ch-3.

Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next 3 dc, [(dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-3 space, dc in next 11 sts] 3 times, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-3 space, dc in next 7 dc, slip st in top of ch-3.



Fasten off C.

Round 8: With right side facing, join A with slip st in any corner ch-3 space, ch 1, [(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-3 space, sc in next 13 dc] 4 times, slip st in first sc to join.

Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same sc, [(sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 space, sc in next 15 sc] 3 times, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 space, sc in next 14 sc, slip st in first sc to join Fasten off.

Finishing

With right side facing, arrange Squares into 12 Strips of 9 Squares each. Using A, whipstitch Squares together through back loops. Whipstitch Strips together.

Border Round: With right side facing, join A with slip st in any corner ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 5, slip st into 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, 3 dc) in same corner ch-3 space, skip next 3 sc, *(3 dc, ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook, 3 dc) in next sc (shell made), (skip next 4 sc, shell in next sc) twice, skip next 3 sc and ch-1 space, shell in next joining ch-space; repeat from * around, working (3 dc, ch 5, slip st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, 3 dc) in each corner ch-3 space, slip st in top of ch-3.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.



Southern Cross Afghan

By: Michele Maks for Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

TLC® “Essentials®”: 3 skeins each 2316 Winter White A 2919 Barn Red B, 2675 Dark Thyme C

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Motif = 3 ¾ ". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

(Alternate color combinations at end)

MOTIF 1 (Make 57) With A ch 5, slip st to first ch to join.

Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, slip st to first sc to join.

Round 2: Ch 3, work 2 dc in same space, ch 5, skip next sc, [3 dc in next sc, ch 5, skip next sc] 3 times, slip st to top of ch-3.

Fasten off.

Round 3: Join B in same st as joining. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 dc, *working over ch-5 to enclose it, work (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in skipped sc of Round 1, sc in next 3 dc; repeat from * around, end (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in skipped sc of Round 1, slip st in first sc to join.

Fasten off.

Round 4: Join C in any ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same space, *dc in next 7 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, end dc in next 7 sts, slip st to top of ch-3.

Fasten off.

MOTIF 2 (Make 57) Work as for Motif 1, working Rounds 1-2 with B, Round 3 with C and Round 4 with A.

MOTIF 3 (Make 63) Work as for Motif 1, working Rounds 1-2 with C, Round 3 with A and Round 4 with B.



FINISHING

Following Assembly Diagram, sew Motifs together.

Edging:

With C, join yarn and work sc evenly spaced around.

(Alternate Color Combinations on Next Page)



Alternate color combinations:

1. 2313 Aran A, 2332 Linen B, 2335 Taupe

C

2. 2313 Aran A, 2672 Lt Thyme B, 2673

Med thyme C

3. 2316 Winter White A, 2220 Butter B,

2883 Country Blue C

TWO COLOR VARIATIONS (Make 89

motifs starting with A, 88 motifs starting

with B)

1. 2010 White A2968 Shaded Denim B

2. 2212 Black A , 2010 White B



Blue Ice Throw


Throw measures 52" x 70". Materials:

Yarn: TLC® "Essentials®": 3 Balls 2883 Country Blue A and 5 Balls 2316 Winter White B.

Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-101/2]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 11 sts = 4"; Rounds 1-2 = 31/4". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

THROW

Strip (Make 7)

With A, ch 194.

Round 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, [skip next ch, dc in next ch, dc in skipped ch (crossed dc made)] across to last 2 ch, dc in next ch, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in last ch, ch 2, turn to work along opposite edge of foundation ch, dc in next 2 ch, work between [] to last 2 ch, dc in next ch, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in base of beginning ch, ch 2, join with slip st in top of beginning ch.

Fasten off.

Round 2: Join B before first crossed dc along one length of Round 1, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same space, *[work 2 dc between each set of crossed dc] across to first corner ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 space, skip next 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * around, slip st in top of beginning ch.

Round 3: Slip st in next dc, ch 1, sc in same dc, sc in top of ch-3 (crossed sc made), *[skip next dc, sc in next dc, sc in skipped dc (crossed sc made)] across to first corner ch-2 space, (2 sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in each of next 6 dc, (sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next corner ch-2 space; repeat from * across, work between [] to first sc, slip st in first sc to join.

Fasten off.



Strip Side Border

Row 1: With right side facing and working along one long edge, join A in corner ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in corner ch-2 space, sc in next 4 sc, *dc between next 2 corresponding sets of crossed dc on Round 2, pulling dc to current level of work, skip corresponding st, sc in next sc; repeat from * across to 2 sc from corner, sc in next 2 sc, sc in corner ch-2 space.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Fasten off.

Row 3: With right side facing, join B in first sc, ch 1, work crossed sc across.

Fasten off.

Row 4: With right side facing, join B in first sc, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each sc across.

Fasten off.

Row 5: With right side facing, join B in top of beginning ch-3, ch 1, sc in next dc, sc in top of beginning ch 3 (first crossed sc made), work in crossed sc across.

Fasten off.

Repeat Rows 1-5 along opposite length edge of Strip.

FINISHING

With right sides together and long edges of 2 strips aligned, join B and slip st Strips together on wrong side.

Repeat to join all 7 Strips.

Border

Round 1: With right side facing, join B in first sc from top left corner, (ch 3, dc) in same st, *dc in each st to 1 st before corner, 2 dc in next st, turn to work along short edge, 3 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st] across to 1 st before corner, 3 dc in next st, turn to work along opposite long edge; repeat from *, slip st in top of beginning ch to join.

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, (ch 3, slip st in last dc made, *dc in next 2 dc, (ch 3, slip st in last dc made); repeat from * around, slip st in top of beginning ch to join.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.



Warming Stripes Throw


Throw is 45" x 55".

Materials:

Yarn: TLC® “Essentials®”: 5 skeins 2335 Taupe A, 2 skeins each 2850 Robin Egg B and 2615 Light Celery C.

Crochet Hook: 6.5 mm [US K-10½]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 14 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain gauge.

THROW

With A, ch 191.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *(skip next ch, sc in next ch, working backwards to the right, sc in previously skipped ch - 1 crossed-sc made); repeat from * across to last ch, sc in last ch.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *work crossed-sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * across to last sc, sc in last sc. Fasten off A.

[Repeating Row 2, work 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A.] 16 times.

[Repeating Row 2, work 2 rows with C, 2 rows with A.] 17 times.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Fringe: Matching colors of rows; cut 2 pieces, each 14" long, for each 2 rows of color. Holding lengths together, fold in half and pull folded end through edges of rows. Pull ends of lengths through folded loop and pull to tighten.

Repeat to attach Fringe along each edge of Throw.

Weave in ends.



Autumn Log Cabin Afghan

By: Red Heart Yarn


Materials:

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 Skein each

256 Carrot A, 332 Ranch Red B, and 4361

Frosty Green Fleck C; 2 skeins each 360 Café

D, 320 Cornmeal E, and 378 Claret F; 3 skeins

334 Buff G.

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8].

Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Motif = 11½" square. CHECK YOUR

GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MOTIF (Make 36)-Section 1: With A, ch 2.

Rnd 1 (Right Side): 8 Sc in 2nd ch from hook;

join with a slip st in first sc; TURN.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next sc; * yo and draw up a

loop in next sc, yo and draw through 1 loop on

hook, [yo and draw through 2 loops] twice –

long-dc made; (sc, long-dc) all in same place

where first long-dc was made, sc in next sc;

repeat from * twice more; (long-dc, sc, long-dc)

all in last sc; join in first sc; turn.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 3 hdc in next st for

corner, [sc in next 3 sts, 3 hdc in next st] 3

times, sc in last 2 sts; join. Fasten off.

Section 2-Row 1: With right side facing, join B

with sc in center hdc of any corner; sc in next 5

sts, 3 sc in next hdc, sc in next 6 sts; turn – 15

sc.

Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st to center sc of

corner, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each st to end; turn

– 23 sc at end of Row 5. Fasten off.

Section 3-Row 1: With right side facing, join C

with sc in end of last row, sc in end of next 4

rows, 5 sc along edge of Section 1 to next

corner, 3 sc in corner, 5 sc along edge of Section

1, sc in end of next 5 rows; turn – 23 sc.

Rows 2-5: Repeat Rows 2-5 of Section 2 – 31 sc

at end of Row 5. Fasten off.

Section 4-Row 1: With right side facing, join D

and sc in end of next 5 rows, sc in next 11 sc, 3

sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, sc in end of next 5

rows; turn – 35 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [long-dc in next sc, sc

in next sc] 8 times, (long-dc, sc, long-dc) all in



corner sc, sc in next sc, [long-dc in next sc, sc in

next sc] 8 times; turn – 37 sts.

Row 3: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 39 sc.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2 of Section 4 except work

sts in brackets 9 times instead of 8 times – 41

sts.

Row 5: Repeat Row 2 of Section 2 – 43 sts.

Fasten off.

Section 5-Row 1: With right side facing, join E






sts.




sts.


Fasten off.

Section 6-Row 1: With right side facing, join F





Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in

next sc] 13 times, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next sc,

[ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc] 14 times; turn – 59

sts.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc; (yo, insert hook in sc

directly below the ch-1 and draw up a loop to

height of row in work, yo and draw through all 3

loops on hook – long-hdc made; sc in next sc] 14

times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, [long-hdc, sc

in next sc] 14 times; turn – 61 sts.


Fasten off.

Section 7-Row 1: With right side facing, join G

and sc in end of next 5 rows, sc in next 25 sts, 3

sc in next st, sc in next 25 sts, sc in end of next 5



Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in

next sc] 15 times, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next sc,

[ch 1, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc] 16 times; turn – 67

sts.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [long-hdc, sc in next

sc] 16 times, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, [long-

hdc, sc in next sc] 16 times; turn – 69 sts.


Fasten off.

Motif Border: With right side facing, join G to

any corner; ch 1, * (sc, hdc, sc) all in corner sc,

35 sc evenly spaced to next corner; repeat from

* around; join in first sc. Fasten off.



FINISHING

Sew motifs together following diagram.

Outer Border-Rnd 1: With right side facing, join

B in any sc; ch 1, sc around working 3 sc in each

corner; join. There should be an odd number of

sc between each center corner sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc

in center corner sc; join. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: With right side facing, join E in any

corner; ch 1, 2 sc in corner sc, [sc in each sc to

next center corner sc, 3 sc in corner sc] 3 times,

sc in each sc to next corner, work 1 more sc in

same sc as first 2 sc; join.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, ** 3 sc in center corner sc, * ch 1,

skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * to next

corner; ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from **

around; join. Fasten off.

Rnd 5: With right side facing, join F in any

corner; ch 1, ** 3 sc in center corner sc, * sc in

next sc, long-hdc; repeat from * to next corner;

sc in next sc; repeat from ** around; join.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around and work 3 sc

in center corner sc; join. Fasten off. Weave in

ends.



Knit Afghan Patterns

Bright and Colorful Knit Throw

By: Ann Regis for Red Heart Yarn

Throw is 60" diameter.

Materials:

RED HEART® “Super Saver®” in 321 Gold A, 332 Ranch Red B, 656 Real Teal C, 400 Grey Heather D, 376 Burgundy E, 380 Windsor Blue F and 788 Williamsburg Print G.

Knitting Needles: 9mm [US 13] 24" long circular.

Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Cable needle. Stitch markers. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 4"; 15 rows = 4" in Stockinette Stitch holding 2 strands of yarn together. CHECK

YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the specified gauge.

Notes: Body of afghan is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together. It is worked back and forth in rows on circular needles until enough stitches have been increased to work in the round. Change to longer needles as is necessary or work with 2 or 3 circular needles at a time to contain the large number of stitches.

THROW Holding 2 strands of A together, cast on 8 sts, leaving a long tail. Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: [Yo, k1, place marker] 7 times, yo, k1. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: [Yo, knit to marker] 7 times, yo, knit to end. Rows 5-15: Repeat Rows 3-4. Cut A and change to B. Row 16: [Yo, *k2, slip 1; repeat from * to marker] 7 times, yo, *k2, slip 1; repeat from * to end. Do not turn. Join to work in rounds, placing 8th marker for beginning of round. Round 17: Knit. Round 18: [Yo, knit to marker] 8 times. Rounds 19-31: Repeat Rounds 1-2. Cut B and change to C. Round 32: [Yo, *k2, slip 1; repeat from * to marker] 8 times. Round 33: Knit. Round 34: [Yo, knit to marker] 8 times. Rounds 35-41: Repeat Rounds 33-34 for 9 more times. Round 42: *Yo, k to 14 sts before marker, slip 7 to cable needle and hold in back, [knit next st from left-hand needle, knit st from cable needle] 7 times; repeat from * around. Rounds 43-51: Repeat Rounds 33-34 for 9 more times. Cut C and change to D. Rounds 52-71: Repeat Rounds 32-51. Cut D and change to E. Rounds 72-91: Repeat Rounds 32-51. Cut E and change to F.



Round 92: [Yo, knit to marker] 8 times. Round 93: Knit. Rounds 94-101: Repeat Rounds 92-93. Cut F and change to G. Round 102: [Yo, knit to marker] 8 times. Round 103: Knit. Rounds 104-107: Repeat Rounds 92-93. Bind off loosely.

FINISHING Edging Round 1: With right side facing, crochet hook and holding 2 strands of yarn together, join G in any st, ch 2, sc in back loop of each bound-off st around, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Round 2: Ch 2, sc in back loop of each st around, working 2 sc in each yo point, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. Round 3: Cut 1 strand of yarn. Working with 1 strand of yarn, work in backwards sc in back loop of each st around, slip st to first st to join. Fasten off.

Using long tail, gather cast-on sts to close. Sew closed row edges of first 16 rows.

Weave in ends.



Bramble Cable Afghan

By: Joan Barnett for Red Heart Yarn

Afghan is 51½" x 69". Materials:

Yarn: TLC® "Essentials®": 7 skeins 2820 Robin Egg.

Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] – 40". Cable needle, yarn needle.

GAUGE: 20 sts = 4"; 24 rows = 4" in Bramble Stitch. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain gauge

BRAMBLE STITCH (multiple of 4 sts): Row 1 (RS): P. Row 2: * P3tog, (K1, P1, K1) in same st; repeat from *. Row 3: P. Row 4: * (K1, P1, K1) in same st, P3tog; repeat from *.

Repeat Rows 1-4 for pattern.

CABLE PANEL (worked over 19 sts): Row 1 (RS): K6, P3, K1, P3, K6. Row 2 and all WS rows: P6, K3, P1, K3, P6. Row 3: Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, K3, K3 from cable needle, P3, K1, P3, slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, K3, K3 from cable needle. Row 5: Repeat Row 1. Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1-6 for Cable Panel.

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

Afghan Cast on 258 sts. Border – Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, beginning with Row 1, work in Bramble st across to last st, K1. Slipping first st and knitting last st of every row for selvedge sts, work in Bramble st for 10 rows; end with a WS row.

Begin Cable Center – Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, dec 3 sts evenly spaced across row, work 20 sts in Bramble st; [work 10 sts in Reverse St st (P on RS rows, K on WS rows); beginning with Row 1, work Cable Panel over 19 sts] 7 times; work 10 sts in Reverse St st, work 20 sts in Bramble st, K1 – 255 sts. Work as established until afghan measures 67½", inc 3 sts evenly spaced across last WS row – 258 sts. Slipping first st and knitting last st of every row, work 10 rows in Bramble st, end with a WS row.

Bind off. Weave in ends.



Peaceful Lap Afghan

By: Grace Alexander for Red Heart Yarn

Afghan is 36" x 48".

Materials:

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.



Earth-tone Knit Afghan

By: Edie Eckman for Red Heart Yarn

Measures approximately 51" x 59"

Materials:

TLC® "Essentials®": 4 Skeins No. 2335 Taupe A, 1 skein each No. 2821 Paradise Blue B and No. 2615 Light Celery C.

Circular Knitting Needle: 6mm [US 10] – 29". Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 1 Chevron = 4 1/4" across; 12 rows = 2 1/2" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

Afghan

With A, cast on 204 sts. Do not join, but work back and forth in rows as follows:

Foundation Row (Wrong Side): Knit.

Row 1 (Right Side): * K2tog, K6, yo, K1, yo, K6, sl 1, K1, psso; rep from * across – 12 chevrons. Row 2: Knit. Rows 3 and 4: With B, Knit. Rows 5 and 7: With A, * K2tog, K6, yo, K1, yo, K6, sl 1, K1, psso; rep from * across. Rows 6 and 8: With A, Purl. Rows 9 and 10: With C, Knit. Rows 11-14: With A, rep Rows 5-8.

Rep Rows 3-14 twenty two more times, then rep Rows 3 and 4 with B, then Row 5 with A. K3 rows with A. Bind off.

Weave in ends on wrong side with yarn needle.



Wrap up with 25 Afghan Patterns from Red Heart Yarn

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4 Knit Afghan Patterns

Bright Circle Throw, pg. 11 (left)

Earthtones Throw, pg. 17 (right)

21 Crochet Afghan Patterns

Kids Flower Throw, pg. 19

Cluster Lapghan, pg. 21 (left)

Blush Rose Afghan, pg. 25

Lacy Web Afghan, pg. 36

Snuggle Afghan, pg. 38 (right)

Country Flowers Afghan, pg. 43

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