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GAUGE: 19 sts = 10; 10 rows = 10 in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. SPECIAL ABBREVIATION: Dc-dec (dc decrease): [yarn over and draw up a loop in next sc, yarn over and draw through 2 loops] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Each dc-dec is worked over 2 sc. TO CHANGE COLOR IN SC: With color in use, draw up a lp in last st; drop this color, pick up next color to be used and draw through 2 lps on hook. Continue with this color. With CA, ch 95. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across to last ch; sc in last ch changing to CB; turn 94 sc. Row 2 (Right Side): With CB, ch 3 (counts as first dc), skip first sc, working in BACK LPS ONLY, dc in next sc, [dcdec] 3 times, * [ch 1, dc in next sc] 6 times **, [dc-dec] 6 times; rep from * to last 8 sc, end at **; [dc-dec] 3 times, dc in last 2 sc; turn 5 waves. Row 3: Ch 1, working in BOTH LPS, sc in first 6 sts, * [sc in ch-1 sp, sc in next st] 6 times **, sc in next 6 sts; rep from * to last 4 sts, end at **; sc in next 3 sts, sc in top of ch-3 changing to CA; turn. Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pattern, working 2 rows CA and CB alternately until approximately 59 from beginning. There will be a total of 29 2-row stripes PLUS first sc row. Fasten off. EDGING-Row 1: With right side facing, attach CA at bottom right hand corner; ch 1, sc evenly up right side edge, make 3 sc in corner, sc across top, make 3 sc in corner, sc evenly down left side edge; TURN. Rnd 2 (Wrong Side): Ch 1, sc evenly around, working 3 sc in corners and working sc across bottom beginning ch edge; join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. RED HEART Light & Lofty, Art. E708, solids - 6 oz, 140 yds; multis - 4.5 oz, 105 yds

Crochet Crested Wave Afghan

LW1556
Designed by Michele Thompson Afghan measures approximately 50 wide by 61 long. RED HEART Light & Lofty: 5 skeins 9334 Caf Au Lait CA and 4 skeins 9316 Puff CB Crochet Hook: 11.5mm [US P-16]. Yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; CA = color A; CB = color B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease; lp(s) = loop(s); mm = millimeters; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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