HOMESPUN

Eight Throws

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SIZES:
Directions are for size 38.4 in. x 51.25 in., without border.

MATERIALS: LION BRAND Homespun, Art. No. 790 (6 oz. skeins): 3 skeins Williamsburg #321 (A)
and 3 skeins Rococo #311 (B). Crochet hook size K OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

GAUGE: Each Square = approx 6.4 in. x 6.4 in. Each Section = approx 12 in. x 12 in. TO INSURE
PROPER SIZE, BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

NOTE: Following instructions, make 48 basic squares. Then follow the assembly diagram for the Afghan
of your choice.

BASIC SQUARE (make 48): With A, ch 17.

Row 1: With A, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across -- 16 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: With A, sc in each of first 15 sc; with B, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: With B, sc in each of first 2 sc; with A, sc in each of next 14 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: With A, sc in each of first 13 sc; with B, sc in each of next 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: With B, sc in each of first 4 sc; with A, sc in each of next 12 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: With A, sc in each of first 11 sc; with B, sc in each of next 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: With B, sc in each of first 6 sc; with A, sc in each of next 10 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8: With A, sc in each of first 9 sc; with B, sc in each of next 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 9: With B, sc in each of first 8 sc; with A, sc in each of next 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: With A, sc in each of first 7 sc; with B, sc in each of next 9 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 11: With B, sc in each of first 10 sc; with A, sc in each of next 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 12: With A, sc in each of first 5 sc; with B, sc in each of next 11 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 13: With B, sc in each of first 12 sc; with A, sc in each of next 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 14: With A, sc in each of first 3 sc; with B, sc in each of next 13 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15: With B, sc in each of first 14 sc; with A, sc in each of next 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 16: With A, sc in first sc; with B, sc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 17: With B, sc in each of
the 16 sc across. Fasten off.

AFGHAN: Make 48 basic squares. Following assembly diagram for the Afghan of your choice, sew
squares tog to form one section. Sew tog 3 sections wide x 4 sections high.

Border: Rnd 1: With RS facing, join A with a sl st in any corner of Afghan, work 1 rnd sc, working 3 sc in
each corner. Cont in same manner working 1 more rnd with A, then 1 rnd with B. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS:
approx = approximately rnd(s) = round(s)
beg = begin(ning) RS = right side
ch = chain sc = single crochet
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) sl = slip
fpsc - front post single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)
hdc = half double crochet tbl = through back loop
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) tog = together
rem = remain(s)(ing) yo = yarn over
rep = repeat

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot
be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

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