Vintage Afghans Crochet Patterns Ebook

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round before last as last long sc, (ch 1, skip next st, a long sc in next st on round before last); repeat preceding parenthesis 5 more times, ch 1, skip next sc, 1 sc in next (ch 1) space on last round, 3 sc in next sc of last round, 1 sc in next (ch 1) space, (ch 1, skip next sc, a long sc in next skipped sc on round before last); repeat preceding parenthesis 3 more times; repeat from * once but end repeat with ch 1, skip next sc, a sl st in first sc of this round; break off. Always using either the same five colors used for first medallion or having scraps of different colors in place of second color for center flowers, make 97 more medallions for afghan, following directions for First Medallion. BLOCKING Stretch and pin each medallion to the correct size and shape on a padded surface; cover with a damp cloth; steam (donot press) with a warm iron. Remove when dry. JOINING OF MEDALLIONS Arrange medallions as shown on chart for joining, (place different colored medallions as desired) having 8 rows of 7 in e
ach row and 7 rows of 6 in each row; with a darning needle and same color used for last round of crochet, overcast medallions together from corner to corner, matching stitches. PILLOW TOP Using either same combination of five colors for all medallions or using scraps of different colors in place of second color (for center flowers), make 4 medallions, following directions for First Medallion for Afghan. Block as for Afghan. JOINING OF MEDALLIONS Arrange medallions as shown on Chart for Pillow; with a darning needle and same color used for last round of crochet, overcast medallions together from corner to corner, matching stitches. TO MAKE PILLOW A diamond-shaped foundation cushion 12 X 17 inches and two pieces of lining material 1/2 inch larger all around are needed. To make pillow, seam lining pieces together along three sides, making 1/4 inch seams; turn right side out, slip cushion in casing, overcast across opening. Tack crochet to top of pillow COLOR CHART For a Five-Tone Afghan First Color Light Green
Second Color Third Color Fourth Color Fifth Color Eggshell Gold Black 4 Rust Green Rose Dark Rose


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American Beauty Nomotta Traditional and Modern Afghans 1955

Approximate Size: 43 inches wide, 72 inches long. MATERIALS: NOMOTTA Mothproof White Label Knitting Worsted (4-oz. skeins) 1 skein Light Rose (color A) 4 skeins White (color B) 8 skeins Old Rose (color C) Total amount of yarn: 52 ounces 1 plastic crochet hook size 8 Gauge: Each hexagon motif measures 5 inches across from point to point. NOTE: This afghan consists of hexagon motifs made in 3 colors. The motifs are then sewn together. This afghan can also be assembled, having the deep scallops on the short side instead of the long side as shown in photograph. For afghan with deep scallops on short side, make 138 motifs to measure 46 inches by 65 inches for completed afghan. For afghan with deep scallops on long side, make 128 motifs. HEXAGON MOTIF: Starting at center with color A, ch 5. Join with a slip-st to first ch to form ring.


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