WTV1703 Hugs & Kisses Afghan

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WTV1703 Hugs & Kisses Afghan

Pretty crochet afghan pattern as featured on the PBS show "the Needlearts Studio," Stitched in Moda Dea Cherish for exceptional softness.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Designed by Kim Guzman.

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	supplies

	MODA DEA® "Cherish™", Art. R160, 3.5 oz/280 yard balls: 8 balls 5762 Ocean. Options: MODA DEA® "Baby Talk™", Art. R158, 3.5 oz/257 yard balls. Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8] and 5.5mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle.

	size

	Finished Measurement: 40" x 51"

	gauge

	Worked in pattern: 16 sts = 5"; 16 rows = 5". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.

abbreviations

approx	:	approximately
beg	:	begin(ning
ch	:	chain
dc	:	double crochet
dec	:	decrease(s)(d)(ing)
hdc	:	half double crochet
mm	:	millimeters
pat(s)	:	pattern(s)
rem	:	remaining
rep	:	repeat
rnd(s)	:	round(s)
sc	:	single crochet
sl	:	slip
sl st	:	slip stitch
sp(s)	:	space(s)
st(s)	:	stitch(es)
tr	:	treble crochet
yo	:	yarn over
[]	:	work directions in brackets the number of times specified
* or **	:	repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated

	instructions

	Multiple of 10 + 5 stitches. SPECIAL STITCHES: Reverse Half Double Crochet (Rev Hdc): Yo, working in opposite direction, insert hook in st indicated, yo and pull up a lp, yo and pull through 3 lps on hook. Row 1 (RS): With smaller hook, ch 135. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across; turn – 134 sts. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. Row 5:Ch 3, sk first st, * dc in next 2 sts, sk 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, working behind tr, tr in first sk st and in next sk st, sk 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, working in front of tr, tr in first sk st and in next sk st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in last 3 sts; turn. Row 6: Ch 3, sk first st, * dc in next 2 sts, sk 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, working behind tr, tr in first sk st and in next sk st, sk 2 sts, tr in next 2 sts, working in front of tr, tr in first sk st and in next sk st; rep from * to last 3 sts, dc in last 3 sts; turn. Rows 7-10: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. Rep Rows 5-10 23 times more. DO NOT FASTEN OFF. FINISHING: Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly spaced around entire outer edge, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a sl st to first st. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each center corner st; join. With larger hook and two strands of yarn held together as one, sl st to first sc. Rnd 3: Join a second strand of yarn, with larger hook and two strands held together as one, * ch 1, sk 1 sc, rev hdc in next sc; rep from * around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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