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RED HEART® "Light & Lofty®": 40 ounces No. 9316 Puff.

Crochet Hook: 11.5mm [US P-16].
Yarn needle.


sizes
 

Finished afghan measures approximately 50" x 64".


gauges

 
GAUGE: 8 sts = 5"; 8 rows = 6" in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.  Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

abbreviations

 
ch : chain
dc : double crochet
mm : millimeters
rep : repeat
rnd : round
sc : single crochet
sl : slip
sp : space
st(s) : stitch(es)
* or ** : repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated

instructions
 
Ch 78.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 77 sc.

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

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 2, skip next sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * across; turn.

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), sc in first dc, * ch 1, dc in next sc **, ch 1, sc in next dc; rep from * across, end at **; turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, * sc in dc, sc in sp, sc in sc, sc in sp; rep from * to last st; sc in 3rd ch of ch-4; turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.

Rep Rows 2-6 for pattern until 61" from beginning, end by working Row 6. Do not fasten off.

EDGING-Rnd 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, 3 sc in first sc, sc in each st to last sc; 3 sc in last sc; sc evenly down long side edge; 3 sc at corner, sc across beginning edge, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly up long side edge; join with a sl st to first sc; TURN.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc in each corner sc; join; TURN.
Rnd 3: * Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, skip next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; rep from * around adjusting as necessary at corners and at end of rnd; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

close-up of afghan

 
     
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