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Title: Your All-time Favorite Afghans to Knit or Crochet

Subtitle: in Bear Brand and Fleisher Yarns

Author: Anonymous

Release Date: June 26, 2020 [EBook #62482]

Language: English

Credits: Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

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REVISED EDITION

Your All-time Favorite

AFGHANS

TO KNIT or CROCHET

in Bear Brand and Fleisher Yarns

Vol. 44             50¢

Granny Afghan (See Page 18)

RIPPLE AFGHAN WITH MATCHING PILLOW No. 4612

Approximate Blocked Size 50 inches by 72 inches

COLOR KEY

QUANTITY

MATERIALS

Color Key

Ounces Needed For Afghan

Ounces Needed For Pillow

Bear Brand DeLuxe Knitting Worsted

Fleisher’s Superior Knitting Worsted

A

2

2

Yellow 53

Yellow 153

B

2

2

Yellow 54

Yellow 154

C

2

2

Yellow 55

Yellow 155

D

2

2

Orange 56

Orange 156

E

5

2

Russet Brown 380

Russet Brown 480

F

9

2

Russet Brown 381

Russet Brown 481

G

9

4

Russet Brown 382

Russet Brown 482

H

9

4

Russet Brown 383

Russet Brown 483

I

9

4

Russet Brown 384

Russet Brown 484

J

9

4

Russet Brown 385

Russet Brown 485

K

9

4

Russet Brown 43

Russet Brown 143

4

4

Black

Black

“Boye” Crochet Hook, Size 3 (F).

GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches

DIRECTIONS FOR AFGHAN

Row 1—With K, ch 304, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, skip next ch, * sc in each of next 10 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in each of next 10 chs, skip next 2 chs; rpt from * 12 times, at end of last rpt skip only 1 ch then work 1 sc in each of last 2 chs, fasten off.

Row 2—Turn, always working in back loop of sts, with K, work 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, skip next sc, * sc in each of next 10 sc, 3 sc in next sc (point), sc in each of next 10 sc, skip next 2 sc; rpt from * 12 times, at end of last rpt skip only 1 sc then work 1 sc in each of last 2 sc, fasten off. Rpt row 2 for pattern using colors as follows: 2 rows each of J, I, H, G, F, E; * 1 row each of A, B, C, D; 2 rows each of Black, K, J, I, H, G, F, E; rpt from * twice. † Work 4 rows each of K, J, I, H, G, F then 2 rows of E; rpt from † 3 times. Work 2 rows each of K, J, I, H, G, F, E; ** 1 row each of A, B, C, D; 2 rows each of Black, K, J, I, H, G, F, E; rpt from ** twice at end of last rpt omit 2 rows of E.

DIRECTIONS FOR PILLOW

With A, ch 389, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 5 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in each of 6 chs, * skip 2 chs, sc in each of 6 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in each of 6 chs; rpt from * across, join (with sl st) in first sc, fasten off.

Rnd 2—Turn, always work in back loop of sts, with B loop on hook, skip joined st and next sc, * sc in each of next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc (Point), sc in each of next 6 sc, skip next 2 sc; rpt from * around, join in back loop of first sc, fasten off. Rpt rnd 2 for pattern using colors as follows: 1 rnd each of C, D; 2 rnds each of Black, K, J, I, H, G, F, E; 1 rnd each of A, B, C, D; 2 rnds each of Black, K, J, I, H, G, F, E; 1 rnd each of A, B, C, D; 2 rnds each of Black, K, J, I, H, G.

CENTER—With G, ch 4, join into ring, work 8 sc in ring, work a loop st in next st as follows: insert hook in next st, wind yarn 3 times around end of left forefinger, insert hook under loops on finger, with middle finger of right hand hold down all loops now on hook, free left forefinger, yo and thru all but last loop on hook, yo and thru last 2 loops on hook (loop st made), work a loop st in each of next 7 sts; 2 sc in each of 8 loop sts; a loop st in each of 16 sts; 2 sc in each of 16 loop sts; work 32 loop sts, fasten off. With H, * sc in each of 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rpt from * around (40 sts); work 40 loop sts; † sc in each of 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rpt from † 7 times; work 48 loop sts, fasten off. With I, ** sc in each of 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rpt from ** around (56 sts). Work 56 loop sts, fasten off. Work another Center only use colors B, C, D.

FINISHING—With double yarn, catch each of 26 points together and draw to a 3 inch opening. Insert suitable pillow form and draw opposite points together in same way. Sew Centers over openings.

For Canadian Knitters—Equivalent British Needle Sizes

American (Boye) Sizes

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

10½

11

13

15

British Sizes

14

13

11

10

9

8

7

7

6

5

4

3

1

00

000

RIPPLE AFGHAN

HERITAGE AFGHAN No. 3280

Approximate Size 50 inches by 72 inches

COLOR KEY

QUANTITY

MATERIALS

Color Key

Ounces Needed

Bear Brand DeLuxe Knitting Worsted

Fleisher’s Superior Knitting Worsted

B

6

Red 4

Red 104

C

3

Red 5

Red 105

D

3

Red 6

Red 106

E

3

Cardinal 8

Cardinal 108

L

3

Wine 9

Wine 109

F

5

Maroon 12

Maroon 112

48

Black

Black

QUANTITY

BUCILLA EVER-MATCH TAPESTRY WOOL

A

40 yds.

Ash Rose—1953

G

40 yds.

Italian Blue—1998

H

40 yds.

French Blue—1999

J

40 yds.

Colonial Blue—1963

K

40 yds.

Colonial Blue—1989

M

40 yds.

Antique Gold—1984

N

40 yds.

Brown—1969

O

40 yds.

Fern Green—1920

P

40 yds.

Fern Green—1921

S

40 yds.

Fern Green-1924

R

40 yds.

Soft Green—1867

Y

40 yds.

Teal Blue—1950

U

40 yds.

Teal Blue—1951

V

40 yds.

White—1928

X & T

60 yds.

Grey—1940

“Boye” 9-inch Crochet Hook, Size F.

“Boye” 5½-inch Crochet Hook, Size 3 (F).

GAUGE: Afghan St—

9 sts = 2 inches

9 rows = 2 inches

GAUGE: Shaded Pattern—

9 sts = 2 inches

4 rows = 1 inch

AFGHAN STITCH PANEL (MAKE 3)—Using 9-in. crochet hook, with Black, ch 45 and work in Afghan Stitch (see page 23) for 307 rows. Finish off with a row of sl sts, fasten off. Embroider Panels with cross-stitch embroidery following embroidery and arrangement charts, see page 20. Make sure to skip the number of rows indicated on arrangement chart.

SHADED PATTERN—Work all rows from right side—Using 5½-inch crochet hook, with Black loop on hook, from right side, working along long side of Panel, work 1 sc in end of each row (307 sc), fasten off. Row 2—With Black loop on hook, working in back loop of sts, work 1 sc in first st, a Cable (a long dc) thru first free Afghan-St bar directly below, always skip st at back of Cable, sc in each of next 2 sts, * work a Cable thru first free Afghan-St bar directly below, sc in each of next 2 sts, work a Cable thru first free Afghan-St bar directly below, sc in each of next 3 sts, a Cable in next bar, sc in each of next 2 sts, a Cable in next bar, sc in each of next 2 sts, a Cable in next bar, sc in each of next 2 sts; rpt from * across, end last rpt with 1 sc, fasten off. Hereafter always work in back loop of sts. Row 3—With B, sc in each of first 2 sts, * a Cable around post of next sc 2nd row down directly below, sc in each of next 2 sts, a Cable around post of next sc 2nd row down, sc in each of 2 sts, a Cable in next sc 2nd row down, sc in next st; rpt from * across, end 1 sc in last st, fasten off. Row 4—With B, † sc in each of 3 sts, a Cable around post of next st 2nd row down directly below (always work Cable in this manner), * sc in each of 2 sts, a Cable; rpt from * three times; rpt from † across, end, 1 sc in each of last 3 sts, fasten off. Row 5—With C, sc in each of 4 sts, * a Cable, sc in each of 2 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 3 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 2 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 5 sts; rpt from * across, ending with 4 sc, fasten off. Row 6—With D, sc in each of 5 sts, * a Cable, sc in each of 2 sts, a Cable, sc in next st, a Cable, sc in each of 2 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 7 sts; rpt from * across, ending with 5 sc, fasten off. Row 7—With E, sc in first st, a Cable, * sc in each of 4 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 2 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 2 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 4 sts, a Cable; rpt from * across, end, sc in last st, fasten off. Row 8—With L, sc in each of 2 sts, * a Cable, sc in each of 4 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 3 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 4 sts, a Cable, sc in next st; rpt from * across, end, sc in last st, fasten off. Row 9—With F, sc in each of first 3 sts, * a Cable, sc in each of 4 sts, a Cable, sc in next st, a Cable, sc in each of 4 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 3 sts; rpt from * across, fasten off. Row 10—With F, sc in each of 4 sts, * a Cable, sc in each of 4 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 4 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 5 sts; rpt from * across, ending with 4 sc, fasten off. Row 11—With Black, sc in first st, a Cable, * sc in each of 3 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 7 sts, a Cable, sc in each of 3 sts, a Cable; rpt from * across, end, sc in last st, fasten off. Work same Shaded Pattern on opposite side of Panel. Arrange Strips in place as shown on arrangement chart, page 20. With Black, sew Strips together with an overhead st (matching patterns). With Black, keeping edge flat, work a row of sc on each short side of Afghan, fasten off.

FRINGE—Wind Black on a 3½-inch cardboard, cut at one end. Tie a 3 strand Fringe in each sc along each short side of Afghan.

HERITAGE AFGHAN

KNITTED RIPPLE AFGHAN No. 2757

Approximate Size 50 inches by 72 inches

COLOR KEY

QUANTITY

MATERIALS

Ounces Needed

Bear Brand Deluxe Knitting Worsted

Fleisher’s Superior Knitting Worsted

OMBREE STRIPS

40

Ombree Rust 020

Ombree Rust X20

SOLID COLOR STRIPS

14

Rustone 29

Rustone 129

This Afghan can be made in any other desired color.

“Boye” Knitting Needles, 1 pair Size 6.

GAUGE FOR GARTER ST—

9 sts = 2 inches

15 ridges = 4 inches

OMBREE STRIP (MAKE 7)—With Ombree Rust, cast on 18 sts and k 4 rows (2 ridges) in garter st.

PATTERN—Row 1—K 3, * wrap yarn around needle twice, k 1; rpt from * to within last 3 sts, yarn over once, k last 3 sts (43 sts). Row 2 (right side)—K 3, drop next wrap st, * p 2, drop next wrap st; rpt from * to within last 3 sts, k 3 (30 sts). Row 3—K 3, k 2 tog., k 20, k 2 tog., k 3 (28 sts). Row 4—K 3, k 2 tog., k 18, k 2 tog., k 3 (25 sts). Row 5—K 3, p 2 tog. twice, p 12, p 2 tog. twice, k 3 (22 sts). Row 6—K 3, k 2 tog. twice, k 8, k 2 tog. twice, k 3 (18 sts). Rpt these 6 rows for pattern until 96 patterns are completed then k 2 rows (work should measure 64 ins.). Bind off.

SOLID COLOR STRIP (MAKE 8)—With Rustone, cast on 8 sts, knit each row (garter st) until there are as many ridges as on side of Ombree Strip. Bind off.

FINISHING—Arrange Strips in place as shown on chart (see page 22) (alternating 1 Solid Strip and 1 Ombree Strip) with pattern curving upward in one Ombree Strip and downward in the next Ombree Strip. From wrong side, sew Strips together matching ridges at sides of Strips.

FRINGE—Wind yarn around a 5-inch cardboard, cut at one end. Matching colors, tie a 2 strand Fringe in every other st along top and bottom of Afghan.

PILGRIM AFGHAN No. 2024

(Shown on back cover)

Approximate Size 49 inches by 71 inches

COLOR KEY

QUANTITY

MATERIALS

Color Key

Ounces Needed

Bear Brand Deluxe Knitting Worsted

Fleisher’s Superior Knitting Worsted

P

28

Oyster 81

Oyster 181

R

8

Russet Brown 381

Russet Brown 481

T

8

Russet Brown 382

Russet Brown 482

E

8

Russet Brown 384

Russet Brown 484

L

8

Russet Brown 40

Russet Brown 140

N

4

Green 95

Green 195

H

4

Green 96

Green 196

J

4

Green 97

Green 197

K

4

Green 80

Green 180

2

Black

Black

QUANTITY

BUCILLA EVER-MATCH TAPESTRY WOOL

A

40 yds.

Rose Beige—1900

B

40 yds.

Coppertone—1995

C

40 yds.

Dark Copper—1996

D

40 yds.

Plum—1897

“Boye” 9-inch Crochet Hook, Size F.

“Boye” 5½-inch Crochet Hook, Size 3 (F).

GAUGE: Bead Stitch Panel—

9 sts = 2 inches

4 rows = 1 inch

Afghan Stitch Panel—

9 sts = 2 inches

9 rows = 2 inches

(Continuation from Page 16)

AFGHAN STITCH PANEL (MAKE 3)—Using 9-inch hook, with P, ch 28, work in Afghan Stitch (see page 23) for 286 rows. Finish off with a row of sl sts. Fasten off. Embroider Panels with cross-stitch embroidery following embroidery and arrangement charts (see page 21). Make sure to skip the number of rows indicated on arrangement chart.

BEAD STITCH PANEL (MAKE 4)—Work all rows from right side—Using 5½-inch hook, with P, ch 288, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch (287 sc), fasten off. Row 2—With P loop on hook, work 1 sc in first sc, work a Bead-st in next sc as follows: draw up a loop in sc, [yo thru 1 loop] 3 times, yo thru 2 loops on hook (Bead-st made), keeping Bead-st in front of work, sc in next sc, * Bead-st in next sc, sc in next sc; rpt from * across, fasten off. Row 3—With R loop on hook, work 1 sc in first sc, sc in top of next Bead-st, * a Bead-st in next sc, sc in top of next Bead-st; rpt from * to last sc, sc in last sc, fasten off. Row 4—With T loop on hook, sc in first sc, a Bead-st in next sc, * sc in top of next Bead-st, a Bead-st in next sc; rpt from * to last sc, sc in last sc, fasten off. Rpt rows 3 and 4 alternately for pattern using the following color sequence: 1 row each of E, L, N, H, J, K, R, T, E, L, Black (Black is center of Panel), L, E, T, R, K, J, H, N, L, E, T, R, P.

Final row—With P, work 1 sc in each st across, fasten off. Arrange panels in place as shown on arrangement chart (see page 21). From wrong side, with matching color sew panels together.

FRINGE—Wind yarn around a 4½-inch cardboard, cut at one end. With matching colors, tie a 2 strand fringe for each row along top and bottom of Afghan.

KNITTED RIPPLE AFGHAN

PINE TREE AFGHAN No. 2272

Approximate Size 50 inches by 72 inches

COLOR KEY

QUANTITY

MATERIALS

Color Key

Ounces Needed

Bear Brand Deluxe Knitting Worsted

Fleisher’s Superior Knitting Worsted

A

27

Russet Brown 380

Russet Brown 480

B

9

Russet Brown 381

Russet Brown 481

C

12

Russet Brown 383

Russet Brown 483

D

12

Russet Brown 384

Russet Brown 484

E

13

Russet Brown 40

Russet Brown 140

“Boye” 9-inch Crochet Hook, Size F.

“Boye” 5½-inch Crochet Hook, Size 3 (F).

GAUGE: Afghan-St—

9 sts = 2 inches

4 rows = 1 inch

Shaded Pattern—

4 sts = 1 inch

4 rows = 1 inch

AFGHAN-ST PANEL (MAKE 5)—Using 9-in. crochet hook, with A, ch 20 and work in Afghan-st (page 23) for 5 rows. † Row 6 (Bead-st Pattern)—Draw up a loop as before thru each bar (20 loops on hook), work off first 10 loops on hook as for Afghan-st then ch 4, yo and thru both ch loop and next loop on hook (Bead-st made), work off remaining loops as for Afghan-st. Row 7—Draw up a loop thru each bar of previous row, keeping Bead-st to front (right side) of work (20 loops on hook), work off first 9 loops, * ch 4, yo and thru both ch loop and next loop on hook (Bead-st made), yo, draw thru 2 loops on hook *; rpt between *’s once, work off remaining loops on hook. Row 8—Draw up a loop thru each bar of previous row, keeping Bead-st to front (right side) of work (20 loops on hook), work off first 8 loops; rpt between *’s of row 7 three times, work off remaining loops. Row 9—Draw up a loop thru each bar (20 loops), work off 7 loops; rpt between *’s of row 7 four times, work off remaining loops. Row 10—Draw up a loop thru each bar (20 loops), work off 6 loops; rpt between *’s of row 7 five times, work off remaining loops; Then rpt rows 9, 8, 7, 6. Work 7 rows in Afghan-st. Rpt from † for pattern 15 times ending last rpt with only 5 rows in Afghan-st (16 Diamond Patterns), finish off with a row of sl sts. Fasten off.

SHADED PATTERN—Work all rows from right side—With E, make a loop on 5½-in. hook, working along long side of Panel, work 1 SC in end st of each of first 3 rows, * work a tr under bar of 4th st in next row, skip row in back of tr, sc in each of next 3 rows; rpt from * across, fasten off. Row 2—Hereafter always work in back loop of sts—With E, sc in each of first 4 sts, * work a tr in 3rd st of next Afghan-st row, hereafter always skip st back of tr, sc in each of next 3 sts; rpt from * across, end with 2 sc, fasten off. Row 3—With E, sc in each of first 5 sts, * work a tr in 2nd st of next Afghan-st row, sc in each of next 3 sts; rpt from * across, end with 1 sc, fasten off. Row 4—With D, sc in each of first 2 sts, * work a tr in first st of next Afghan-st row, sc in each of next 3 sts; rpt from * across, end with 4 sc, fasten off. Row 5—With D, sc in each of first 3 sts, work a tr in free loop above first tr of row 1, sc in each of next 3 sts, * a tr in free loop above next tr, sc in each of next 3 sts; rpt from * across, fasten off. Row 6—With D, sc in each of first 4 sts, * a tr in free loop above next tr of row 2, sc in each of next 3 sts; rpt from * across, end with 2 sc, fasten off. Row 7—With C, sc in first st, a tr in free loop of 2nd st of row 3, sc in each of 3 sts; continue in pattern across, end with 1 sc, fasten off. Row 8—With C, sc in each of first 2 sts, a tr in free loop above next tr of row 4 below, sc in each of 3 sts; continue in pattern across, end with 4 sc, fasten off. Row 9—With C, sc in each of first 3 sts, a tr in free loop above next tr of row 5 below, sc in each of 3 sts; continue in pattern across, fasten off. Row 10—With B, sc in each of first 4 sts, a tr in free loop above next tr of row 6 below, sc in each of next 3 sts; continue in pattern across, fasten off. Row 11—With B, sc in first st, a tr in free loop of 2nd st of row 7, sc in each of 3 sts; continue in pattern across, fasten off. Work same Shaded Pattern on opposite side of Panel to correspond.

FINISHING—Lay 2 strips together with Shaded Pattern sloping in same direction on both strips as shown. From right side, sew strips together. Join all strips in same way.

BORDER—Work all rnds from right side, with E, work 1 sc in each st along long sides and about 1 sc in each row along short sides and 3 sc in each corner, join (with sl st) in first sc, fasten off. Rnd 2—With E, work 3 dc in any corner st, * ch 1, skip next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st; rpt from * to next corner, ch 1, 3 dc in corner st; continue in same way around, join in first dc, fasten off. Rnd 3—With D, work 3 dc in center dc of corner 3-dc group, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rpt from * to next corner, ch 1, 3 dc in center dc of corner group; continue in same way around, join, fasten off. Rnd 4—With C, rpt rnd 3. Rnd 5—With B, work [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in center dc of a corner group, * ch 1, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in next ch-1 sp; rpt from * to next corner, ch 1, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in corner dc; continue in same way around, join, fasten off. Rnd 6—With A, work [2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc] in ch-1 sp of any corner Shell, sc in next ch-1 sp (between Shells), [2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc] in ch-1 sp of next Shell; continue in same way around, join, fasten off.

PINE TREE AFGHAN

EMPIRE AFGHAN No. 1676

Approximate Size 52 inches by 73 inches

COLOR KEY

QUANTITY

MATERIALS

Color Key

Ounces Needed

Bear Brand DeLuxe Knitting Worsted

Fleisher’s Superior Knitting Worsted

A

7

Grey 60

Grey 160

B

7

Grey 61

Grey 161

C

7

Grey 63

Grey 163

D

8

Grey 74

Grey 174

E

8

Grey 65

Grey 165

6

Black

Black

F

10

Old Rose 85

Old Rose 185

G

7

Old Rose 86

Old Rose 186

H

7

Old Rose 87

Old Rose 187

I

10

Old Rose 88

Old Rose 188

J

16

Old Rose 92

Old Rose 192

“Boye” 9-inch Crochet Hook, Size G.

“Boye” 5½-inch Crochet Hook, Size 5 (G).

GAUGE:

4 sts=1 inch

4 rows=1 inch

AFGHAN STITCH STRIP (MAKE 2)—Using 9-in. crochet hook, with J ch 15 and work in Afghan St (see page 23) for 279 rows. Finish off with a row of sl sts. Fasten off.

SHADED PATTERN—Using 5½-in. crochet hook, with F make a loop on hook, from right side, working along long side of Afghan Stitch Strip, work 1 sc in end of first 3 rows, work a Claw-st as follows: yo, draw up a loop thru 2nd Afghan-St bar directly below last sc made, yo thru 2 loops on hook (holding 2 loops on hook), yo twice, draw up a loop thru 3rd bar of next row, [yo thru 2 loops on hook] twice (holding 3 loops on hook), yo, draw up a loop in 2nd Afghan-St bar on next row, yo thru 2 loops (holding 4 loops on hook), yo thru 3 loops on hook, yo thru last 2 loops on hook (Claw-st made), skip next row (directly back of Claw-st), work 1 sc in each of next 7 rows, * work a Claw-st as before, skip next row (back of Claw-st), 1 sc in each of next 7 rows; rpt from * across ending last rpt with only 3 sc, fasten off. Row 2—Turn, with F loop on hook, work 1 sc in each st across (279 sc in row). Row 3—Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in first sc, work a Puff-st in next sc 2nd row down as follows: yo, draw up a loop around post of 2nd sc, yo, draw thru 2 loops on hook, * yo, draw up a loop around post of same sc, yo, thru 2 loops; rpt from * once, yo, draw thru 3 loops on hook, yo, thru last 2 loops on hook (Puff-st made), † skip sc back of Puff-st just made, work 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, a Puff-st around post of next sc 2nd row down; rpt from † to within last sc, 1 sc in last sc. Row 4—Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each st across (279 sc). Row 5—Ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, * work a Puff-st around post of next sc 2nd row down (center st of 3-sc group), skip sc back of Puff-st, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc; rpt from * across. Fasten off. Rpt rows 2 to 5 inclusive for pattern (4 rows) using the following color sequence: 4 rows each of G, H, I, J. With Black work 1 sc row and 1 Puff-st row. Work 4 rows each of A, B, C, D, E. Matching sts, work same shaded pattern on opposite side of same Strip. Complete other Afghan Stitch Strip to correspond.

FINISHING—From wrong side with E, join the 2 Strips together with a row of sl sts. Fasten off.

BORDER—Work all rnds from right side—Rnd 1—With J make a loop on hook, work 1 sc in each st along long sides, 1 sc in each row along short sides and 3 sc in each corner, join (with sl st) in first sc (having the same number of sts on opposite sides), fasten off. Rnd 2—With E work 3 sc in any corner st, work 1 sc in each sc to next corner sc, 3 sc in corner sc (having a multiple of 5 plus 1 sc from corner st to corner st). Work other sides in same way, join, fasten off. Rnd 3—With J work 1 sc in 2nd sc before a corner sc, skip next sc, work [Open Shell of 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] in corner sc (Open Shell made), * skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, Open Shell in next sc; rpt from * to next corner (having a Shell in corner st); work other sides in same way, join, fasten off. Rnd 4—With Black work 3 dc in sc before a corner Open Shell, ch 1, work 1 sc in top of center dc of corner Open Shell, ch 1, 3 dc in next sc after corner Open Shell, * 1 sc in top of center dc on next Open Shell, 3 dc in next sc after Open Shell; rpt from * to next corner; work other 3 sides in same way, join, fasten off. Rnd 5—With I work 1 sc in center dc of a Black Shell, * work 5 dc around post of center dc of next Open Shell directly below 2nd row down, 1 sc in top of center dc of next Black Shell; rpt from * around, join, fasten off. Rnd 6—With D work 1 sc in each st around, join, fasten off.

EMPIRE AFGHAN

CONCORD AFGHAN No. 3281

Approximate Size 50 inches by 74 inches

MATERIALS—

BEAR BRAND DELUXE KNITTING WORSTED, 64 ozs. Oyster No. 81 (L)

or FLEISHER’S SUPERIOR KNITTING WORSTED, 64 ozs. Oyster No. 181 (L)

“Boye” 9-inch Crochet Hook, Size F.

“Boye” 5½-inch Crochet Hook, Size 3 (F).

GAUGE: Afghan-St—

9 sts = 2 inches

9 rows = 2 inches

COLOR KEY FOR EMBROIDERY

Color Key

QUANTITY

BUCILLA EVER-MATCH TAPESTRY WOOL

A

80 yds.

Fern Green—1920

B

160 yds.

Fern Green—1923

C

140 yds.

Fern Green—1924

D

300 yds.

Brown—1982

E

100 yds.

Brown—1969

F

100 yds.

Clover Rose—1942

G

100 yds.

Clover Rose—1943

H

140 yds.

Clover Rose—1945

J

100 yds.

Clover Rose—1949

K

100 yds.

Plum—1897

AFGHAN ST PANEL (MAKE 3)—Using 9-in. hook, with L, ch 51, work in Afghan-st (see page 23) for 304 rows. Finish off with a row of sl sts, fasten off.

EMBROIDERY—Embroider each Panel in cross-st embroidery following chart, page 22, beginning on 4th row from lower edge, work 2 full repeats of chart and 88 rows only of 3rd repeat.

POM-PONS—Wind yarn 39 times around ½-in. cardboard (winding over a 9-in. tie thread), tie firmly at one end, cut at opposite end (use tie thread to sew pom-pons in place). Trim to shape as shown. Make 39 pom-pons with color D; 42 each with F and K; 30 each with H and J; 9 with G. Sew pom-pons in place as shown on chart.

PATTERN PANEL (MAKE 2)—With L, ch 22, work 1 row in Afghan-st. Row 2—Insert hook under next vertical bar and draw up a loop (plain Afghan-st), work Purled Afghan-st as follows: * keeping yarn in front of work, insert hook under next vertical bar, keeping yarn under hook, bring yarn to back of work, yo and thru 1 loop on hook (Purled Afghan-st made), keeping yarn in back, insert hook under next vertical bar and draw up a loop (plain Afghan-st made); rpt from * across (22 loops on hook); work off loops as for Afghan-st. Row 3—* Work a Purled Afghan-st in next bar, a plain Afghan-st in next bar; rpt from * to last bar, draw up a loop thru last bar (22 loops on hook); work off loops as for Afghan-st. Rpt rows 2 and 3 alternately until 304 rows from beginning. Finish off with a row of sl sts, fasten off.

BORDER FOR PATTERN PANEL—Using 5½-in. crochet hook, with L, make a loop on hook, from wrong side, working along long side of Panel, work a Puff-st in end st of first row as follows: yo, draw up a loop in end st, yo, draw thru 2 loops on hook, * yo, draw up a loop in same st, yo, thru 2 loops; rpt from * once, yo, thru all 4 loops on hook, keep Puff-st to right side, ch 1 (Puff-st made), † draw up a loop in end st of each of next 2 rows, yo, thru 3 loops on hook (dec.-st made), work a Puff-st in next row; rpt from † across, fasten off. Row 2 (right side)—Turn, with D, work 1 sc in each st across (304 sc), fasten off. Row 3—With H, rpt row 2. Row 4—With B, rpt row 2. Row 5—From wrong side, with L, * work a Puff-st in first sc, a dec.-st in next 2 sc; rpt from * across, fasten off. Work same Border on opposite side of Panel. Arrange Panels in place as shown in illustration. From wrong side, with L, sew Panels together.

EDGING ALONG SIDES OF AFGHAN—From right side, with L, work 1 sc in end st of each row, fasten off. Rpt row 5 of Border. FRINGE—Wind color L around a 4½-in. cardboard, cut at one end. Tie a 3-strand fringe in every other st along top and bottom of Afghan.

CONCORD AFGHAN

DURBAR AFGHAN No. 2774

Approximate Size 50 inches by 72 inches

COLOR KEY

QUANTITY

MATERIALS

Color Key

Ounces Needed

Bear Brand DeLuxe Knitting Worsted

Fleisher’s Superior Knitting Worsted

A

12

Russet Brown 43

Russet Brown 143

B

7

Russet Brown 40

Russet Brown 140

C

10

Russet Brown 384

Russet Brown 484

D

7

Russet Brown 383

Russet Brown 483

E

7

Russet Brown 381

Russet Brown 481

F

7

Russet Brown 380

Russet Brown 480

G

7

Yellow 53

Yellow 153

7

White

White

4

Black

Black

“Boye” Crochet Hook, Size 3 (F).

GAUGE:

15 sts = 4 inches

9 rows = 2 inches

Row 1 (right side)—With A ch 266. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch (265 sc in row). Row 2—Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Row 3—Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, work 1 dc around post of first sc of row 1, skip next sc (sc behind the dc just made), sc in each of next 5 sc, * work 1 dc around post of 6th sc from last dc worked in Row 1, skip next sc (sc behind the dc just made), sc in each of next 5 sc; rpt from * across, fasten off. Row 4 (wrong side)—Turn, with B loop on hook, work 1 sc in each st across (265 sc). Row 5—Ch 1, turn, sc in each of first 2 sc, work 1 dc around post of first dc below, skip next sc (sc behind the dc), sc in each of next 5 sc, * work 1 dc around post of next dc below, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc; rpt from * across, end with 4 sc, fasten off. Row 6—Turn, with C loop on hook, work 1 sc in each st across. Row 7—Ch 1, turn, sc in each of first 3 sc, * 1 dc around post of dc below, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc; rpt from * across, end with 3 sc, fasten off. Row 8—Turn, with D, sc in each st across. Row 9—Ch 1, turn, sc in each of 4 sc, * 1 dc around post of dc below, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc; rpt from * across, end with 2 sc, fasten off. Row 10—Turn, with E, sc in each st across. Row 11—Ch 1, turn, sc in each of 5 sc, * 1 dc around post of dc below, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc; rpt from * across, end with 1 sc, fasten off. Row 12—Turn, with F, sc in each st across. Row 13—Ch 1, turn, sc in each of 6 sc, * 1 dc around post of dc below, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc; rpt from * across, end with 6 sc, fasten off. Row 14—Turn, with G, sc in each st across. Row 15—Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, 1 dc around post of first sc 2nd row down, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, * 1 dc around post of dc below, skip next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc; rpt from * across, fasten off. Rpt rows 4 to 15 inclusive for pattern using 2 rows (1 sc row, 1 pattern row) of each of the following colors: White, Black, White, G, F, E, D, C, B, A, A, A, B, C, D, E, F. Rpt rows 14 to 49 inclusive 4 times then rpt rows 14 to 35.

BORDER—Work all rounds from right side—Rnd 1—With C loop on hook, work 1 sc in each st along long side of Afghan, a group of 3 sc in next corner st, 1 sc in end of each row on short side of Afghan, a group of 3 sc in corner st (having a multiple of 4 plus 1 sts from corner st to corner st). Work other 2 sides to correspond; join (with sl st) in first sc, fasten off. Rnd 2—With C loop on hook, work 1 sc in sc before any corner 3-sc group, ch 1, skip next sc, work a Puff-st in center sc (corner st) of corner 3-sc group as follows: yo, draw up a loop in sc, * yo, draw up another loop in same sc; rpt from * once, yo and draw thru all 7 loops on hook, ch 1 (Puff-st made), ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, a Puff-st in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; continue in same way around making sure to have a Puff-st in each corner sc, join, fasten off. Rnd 3—With A work 3 sc in top of any Puff-st, sc in next ch-1 sp, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, 3 sc in top of next Puff-st; continue in same way around, join, fasten off.

DURBAR AFGHAN

EVERGREEN AFGHAN No. 3282

Approximate Size 50 inches by 72 inches

MATERIALS—BEAR BRAND or FLEISHER’S EVER-MATCH NYLON ’N WOOL. GERMANTOWN SPORT, Light Color 28 ozs.; Dark Color 10 ozs.

“Boye” 9-inch Knitting Needles, 1 pair Size 6.

GAUGE: Pattern Strip—

8½ inches in width

6 rows = 1 inch

GAUGE: Narrow Strip—2 inches in width

PATTERN STRIP (MAKE 5)—With Light Color, cast on 42 sts. Row 1—K 2, * p 2, yo, k 1, yo, p 2, k 2, k 2 tog., k 3; rpt from * twice, end, p 2, k 2 (45 sts). Row 2—K 4, * p 6, k 2, p 3, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 3—K 2, * p 2, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, p 2, k 2, k 2 tog., k 2; rpt from * twice, end, p 2, k 2 (48 sts). Row 4—K 4, * p 5, k 2, p 5, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 5—K 2, p 2, * k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, p 2, k 2, k 2 tog., k 1, p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (51 sts). Row 6—K 4, * p 4, k 2, p 7, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 7—K 2, p 2, * k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, p 2, k 2, k 2 tog., p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (54 sts). Row 8—K 4, * p 3, k 2, p 9, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 9—K 2, p 2, * k 2, k 2 tog., k 5, p 2, k 1, k 2 tog., p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (48 sts). Row 10—K 4, * p 2, k 2, p 8, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 11—K 2, p 2, * k 2, k 2 tog., k 4, p 2, k 2 tog., p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (42 sts). Row 12—K 4, * p 1, k 2, p 7, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 13—K 2, p 2, * k 2, k 2 tog., k 3, p 2, yo, k 1, yo, p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (45 sts). Row 14—K 4, * p 3, k 2, p 6, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 15—K 2, p 2, * k 2, k 2 tog., k 2, p 2, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (48 sts). Row 16—K 4, * p 5, k 2; rpt from * 5 times, end, k 2. Row 17—K 2, p 2, * k 2, k 2 tog., k 1, p 2, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (51 sts). Row 18—K 4, * p 7, k 2, p 4, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 19—K 2, p 2, * k 2, k 2 tog., p 2, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (54 sts). Row 20—K 4, * p 9, k 2, p 3, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 21—K 2, p 2, * k 1, k 2 tog., p 2, k 2, k 2 tog., k 5, p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (48 sts). Row 22—K 4, * p 8, k 2, p 2, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Row 23—K 2, p 2, * k 2 tog., p 2, k 2, k 2 tog., k 4, p 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2 (42 sts). Row 24—K 4, * p 7, k 2, p 1, k 2; rpt from * twice, end, k 2. Rpt these 24 rows (for pattern) 17 times. Bind off.

NARROW STRIP (MAKE 6)—With Dark Color, cast on 11 sts. Row 1—K 1, p 1 across. Rpt row 1 for pattern until Strip measures same as Pattern Strip. Bind off. Arrange Strips in place as shown on illustration, from wrong side, sew Strips together.

FRINGE—Wind yarn around a 4½-in. cardboard, cut at one end. With matching color, tie a 2 strand Fringe in every other st along short sides of Afghan.

EVERGREEN AFGHAN

GRANNY AFGHAN No. 1745

(Shown on front cover)

Approximate Size 50 inches by 71 inches

COLOR KEY

QUANTITY

MATERIALS

Color Key

Ounce Needed s

Bear Brand DeLuxe Knitting Worsted

Fleisher’s Superior Knitting Worsted

A

5

Red 4

Red 104

B

3

Red 5

Red 105

C

4

Green 96

Green 196

D

3

Emerald 93

Emerald 193

E

3

Yellow 52

Yellow 152

F

1

Orange 56

Orange 156

G

2

Russet Brown 381

Russet Brown 481

I

1

Russet Brown 380

Russet Brown 480

J

3

Lavender 62

Lavender 162

K

3

Purple 66

Purple 166

L

6

Grey 60

Grey 160

M

4

Turquoise 14

Turquoise 114

N

2

Geranium 99

Geranium 199

26

Black

Black

“Boye” Crochet Hook, Size 3 (F).

GAUGE: Each square should measure 4½ inches across center.

There are 19 different color combinations in this Granny Afghan as shown in the following chart on Page 19.

DIRECTIONS FOR GRANNY SQUARE

Rnd 1 (right side)—Ch 5, join (with sl st) to form ring, ch 3, work 2 d c in ring, ch 2 (for a corner sp), * work a Shell of 3 d c in same sp, ch 2 (for corner); rpt from * twice, join in top of ch-3 (4 Shells with a ch-2 sp at each corner), fasten off. Rnd 2—Turn, make a loop on hook, sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 d c in same sp (first Shell), ch 2 (for corner), 1 more Shell in same sp, ch 1, * work [a Shell, ch 2, a Shell] in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; rpt from * twice, join in top of ch-3, fasten off. Rnd 3—Turn, make a loop on hook, sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 d c in same sp, ch 2 (for corner), 1 more Shell in same sp, ch 1, * skip next Shell, a Shell in next sp (sp between Shells), ch 1, skip next Shell, work [a Shell, ch 2, a Shell] in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; rpt from * around, join in top of ch-3, fasten off. Rnd 4—Turn, make a loop on hook, sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 d c in same sp, ch 2, 1 more Shell in same sp, ch 1, * skip next Shell, a Shell in next sp (sp between Shells), ch 1, skip next Shell, a Shell in next sp (sp between Shells), ch 1, skip next Shell, work [a Shell, ch 2, a Shell] in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; rpt from * around, join in top of ch-3, fasten off. Rnd 5 (right side)—Turn, make a loop on hook, sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 d c in same sp, ch 2, 1 more Shell in same sp, ch 1, † * skip next Shell, a Shell in next sp (sp between Shells), ch 1; rpt from * twice, skip next Shell, work [a Shell, ch 2, a Shell] in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; rpt from † around, join in top of ch-3, fasten off.

Make squares in following color combinations: 48 squares of No. 1—8 squares of No. 2—7 squares of No. 3—6 squares of No. 4—5 squares of No. 5—5 squares of No. 6—3 squares of No. 7—2 squares of No. 8—10 squares of No. 9—9 squares of No. 11—9 squares of No. 12—9 squares of No. 13—9 squares of No. 14—10 squares of No. 15—7 squares of No. 16—6 squares of No. 17—5 squares of No. 18—4 squares of No. 19 and 3 squares of No. 20.

Using rustproof pins, pin each square to measure 4½ inches square and steam lightly. Let dry before removing pins.

When all Granny Squares are blocked, arrange squares in place as shown on arrangement chart below. From wrong side, with Black, sew squares together with an overhand stitch picking top loops of stitches only.

BORDER AROUND AFGHAN—From right side, with Black, † work [a Shell, ch 2, a Shell] in corner sp, * ch 1, a Shell in next sp between Shells; rpt from * to next corner of Afghan, ch 1; rpt from † around, join in first d c, fasten off.

Arrangement Chart

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

11

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1

1

12

11

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

1

1

13

12

11

2

3

4

5

6

7

1

1

14

13

12

11

2

3

4

5

6

1

1

9

14

13

12

11

2

3

4

5

1

1

15

9

14

13

12

11

2

3

4

1

1

16

15

9

14

13

12

11

2

3

1

1

17

16

15

9

14

13

12

11

2

1

1

18

17

16

15

9

14

13

12

11

1

1

19

18

17

16

15

9

14

13

12

1

1

20

19

18

17

16

15

9

14

13

1

1

15

20

19

18

17

16

15

9

14

1

1

9

15

20

19

18

17

16

15

9

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Each Granny Square is made of 5 rounds, refer to and follow Color Combination Chart for color used in each round.

COLOR COMBINATION CHART

COMBINATION

1st ROUND

2nd ROUND

3rd ROUND

4th ROUND

5th ROUND

No. 1

Yellow, E

Green, C

Red, A

Black

Black

No. 2

Yellow, E

Turquoise, M

Russet Brown, G

Turquoise, M

Black

No. 3

Orange, F

Purple, K

Emerald, D

Lavender, J

Black

No. 4

Yellow, E

Turquoise, M

Geranium, N

Grey, L

Black

No. 5

Red, A

Yellow, E

Red, A

Emerald, D

Black

No. 6

Turquoise, M

Geranium, N

Grey, L

Turquoise, M

Black

No. 7

Emerald, D

Lavender, J

Orange, F

Purple, K

Black

No. 8

Yellow, E

Emerald, D

Turquoise, M

Grey, L

Black

No. 9

Yellow, E

Red, A

Grey, L

Red, B

Black

No. 11

Emerald, D

Geranium, N

Russet Brown, I

Red, B

Black

No. 12

Geranium, N

Grey, L

Emerald, D

Grey, L

Black

No. 13

Orange, F

Lavender, J

Purple, K

Russet Brown, G

Black

No. 14

Turquoise, M

Red, A

Grey, L

Turquoise, M

Black

No. 15

Emerald, D

Lavender, J

Green, C

Purple, K

Black

No. 16

Emerald, D

Grey, L

Purple, K

Yellow, E

Black

No. 17

Emerald, D

Grey, L

Geranium, N

Grey, L

Black

No. 18

Red, A

Red, B

Green, C

Lavender, J

Black

No. 19

Orange, F

Turquoise, M

Grey, L

Turquoise, M

Black

No. 20

Red, A

Russet Brown, G

Red, B

Russet Brown, I

Black

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Charts For “Heritage” Afghan No. 3280

(Shown on Page 5)

A—Ash Rose

1953

B—Red

4 or 104

C—Red

5 or 105

D—Red

6 or 106

E—Cardinal

8 or 108

F—Maroon

12 or 112

G—Italian Blue

1998

H—French Blue

1999

J—Colonial Blue

1963

K—Colonial Blue

1989

M—Antique Gold

1984

N—Brown

1969

O—Fern Green

1920

P—Fern Green

1921

S—Fern Green

1924

R—Soft Green

1867

Y—Teal Blue

1950

U—Teal Blue

1951

V—White

1928

X—Grey

1940

T—Grey

1940

Charts For “Pilgrim” Afghan No. 2024

(Shown on back cover)

A—Rose Beige

1900

B—Coppertone

1995

C—Dark Copper

1996

D—Plum

1897

E—Russet Brown

384 or 484

L—Russet Brown

40 or 140

N—Green

95 or 195

H—Green

96 or 196

J—Green

97 or 197

K—Green

80 or 180

Chart for “Concord” Afghan No. 3281

(Shown on Page 13)

Embroidery

A—Fern Green

1920

B—Fern Green

1923

C—Fern Green

1924

D—Brown

1982

E—Brown

1969

Pom-Pons

D—Brown

1982

F—Clover Rose

1942

G—Clover Rose

1943

H—Clover Rose

1945

J—Clover Rose

1949

K—Plum

1897

Chart for Knitted Ripple No. 2757

(Shown on Page 7)

RUST OMBREE OMBREE RUST

Details of Cross Stitch Embroidery

No. 1

No. 2

No. 3

HELPFUL HINTS

ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS USED

st(s)—stitch(es)

yo—yarn over

rnd(s)—round(s)

k—knit

p—purl

rpt—repeat

tog.—together

dec.—decrease

pat.—pattern

An asterisk (*) or dagger (†) indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times, in addition to the original. Thus “rpt from * (†) 3 times” means to make pattern 4 times in all.

[ ] All sts within brackets are to be worked in same st or place. Example: [1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc] in next st. means to work 1 sc, then 1 dc, then 1 sc all in same next st.

ch (chain st)—Make a loop on hook (to begin work), * yo, draw thru loop; rpt from *; each rpt is 1 ch st.

sl st (slip st)—Insert hook in st, yo, draw thru st and loop on hook.

sc (single crochet)—Draw up a loop in st (now having 2 loops on hook), yo, draw thru 2 loops on hook.

dc (double crochet)—Yo, draw up a loop in st, yo, draw thru 2 loops on hook, yo, draw thru last 2 loops on hook.

tr (treble crochet)—Yo twice, draw up a loop in st, [yo, draw thru 2 loops on hook] 3 times.

AFGHAN STITCH—

Make a chain the desired length. Row 1—Work in Afghan Stitch as follows: draw up a loop in 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain (there will be the same number of loops on hook as the number of chains made), complete row as follows: yo, draw thru 1 loop on hook, working back, * yo, draw thru 2 loops on hook; rpt from * across. Row 2—Draw up a loop in 2nd bar from edge, draw up a loop in each remaining bar (there will be the same number of loops on hook as for first row), complete row as before. Rpt row 2 for pattern for the required number of rows.

TO BLOCK CROCHETED OR KNITTED AFGHANS

Spread a pad (on a table or on the floor) on which the afghan can be stretched and pinned. Having wrong side up, pin afghan on pad (using rustproof pins) about every inch, stretching it to the given measurements. Lay a damp cloth over it, pass a hot iron lightly over the cloth allowing the steam to go through the material but do not let the weight of the iron rest or press on it. Leave afghan pinned down until dry.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.—4

2024 (See Page 6)

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The Project Gutenberg eBook of Your All-time Favorite Afghans to Knit or Crochet, by Anonymous

Your All-time Favorite AFGHANS TO KNIT or CROCHET in Bear Brand and Fleisher Yarns Vol. 44 50¢

RIPPLE AFGHAN WITH MATCHING PILLOW No. 4612

DIRECTIONS FOR AFGHAN

DIRECTIONS FOR PILLOW

HERITAGE AFGHAN No. 3280

KNITTED RIPPLE AFGHAN No. 2757

PILGRIM AFGHAN No. 2024

PINE TREE AFGHAN No. 2272

EMPIRE AFGHAN No. 1676

CONCORD AFGHAN No. 3281

DURBAR AFGHAN No. 2774

EVERGREEN AFGHAN No. 3282

GRANNY AFGHAN No. 1745

DIRECTIONS FOR GRANNY SQUARE

IF AFGHANS ARE YOUR HOBBY YOU’LL WANT THESE POPULAR AFGHAN BOOKS TOO!

Charts For “Heritage” Afghan No. 3280

Charts For “Pilgrim” Afghan No. 2024

Chart for “Concord” Afghan No. 3281

Chart for Knitted Ripple No. 2757

Details of Cross Stitch Embroidery

HELPFUL HINTS

ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMS USED

AFGHAN STITCH—

TO BLOCK CROCHETED OR KNITTED AFGHANS

Transcriber’s Notes

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