CTAUG06 Perfect Beginner Afghan

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CTAUG06 Perfect Beginner Afghan

Skill Level: Beginner
This throw is so lush and cozy it looks and feels like a luxury item. No one would guess it’s so quick and easy.

Designed by Bobbi Anderson.

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	supplies

	RED HEART® Plush®: 6oz/170g skeins, each approx 278yd/254m acrylic/nylon) 6 skeins in #9908 Light Berry (MC) 1 skein in #9627 Light Sage (CC) Crochet Hook: Size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge. Yarn Needle.

abbreviations

CC	:	contrasting color
ch	:	chain
dc	:	double crochet
MC	:	main color
rev sc	:	reverse single crochet
sc	:	single crochet
sl st	:	slip stitch
sp(s)	:	space(s)
st(s)	:	stitch(es)

	gauges

	12 sts and 7 rows to 4"/10cm over dc using size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook. Remember to check gauge for best results. How to make a gauge swatch: With MC, ch 27. Row 1 Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across—24 sts. Ch 3, turn. Row 2 Skip first dc, dc in each st across, end dc in top of turning ch of row below. Ch 3, turn. Repeat row 2 12 times more. Swatch should measure 8" x 8"/20.5 x 20.5cm. If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge.

	sizes

	Finished measurement: Approx 45" x 60"/114.5 x 152.5cm.

	instructions

	AFGHAN With MC, ch 134. Row 1 Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across—132 sts. Ch 3, turn. Row 2 Sk first dc, dc in each st across, end dc in top of turning ch of row below. Ch 3, turn. Repeat row 2 until piece measures approx 59"/150cm from beginning. Do not fasten off. EDGING Round 1 (right side) Ch 1, work 2 sc in same sp as last dc, making sure that work lies flat, sc evenly around entire edge, working 3 sc in each corner, join round with a sl st in first st. Fasten off. Round 2With right side facing, join CC with a sl st in center sc of any corner, ch 1, work 2 sc in same sp as joining, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in center sc of each remaining corner, join round with a sl st in first st. Round 3 Ch 1, working from left to right, rev sc in each st around, join round with a sl st in first st. Fasten off. Weave in all loose ends.

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