Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand

Nature's Choice

Organic Cotton

Purely Comforting Afghan
Pattern Number: 70685AD

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Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
Lion Brand

Nature's Choice

Organic Cotton

Purely Comforting Afghan
Pattern Number: 70685AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size
39 x 49 in. (99 x 124.5 cm)

CORRECTIONS: (applied Jan 22, 2009)
COLOR SEQUENCE
*Work 3 rows with A, 3 rows with B, 3 rows with C, 3 rows with D; rep from * for Color Sequence.

MATERIALS
480-098 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn : Almond
3 Balls (A)
480-099 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn: Macadamia
3 Balls (B)
480-124 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn: Pecan
3 Balls (C)
480-125 Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn: Walnut
3 Balls (D)
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
Large-Eyed Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
12 sts + 5 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Shell pattern.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less
stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches
and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
NOTES:
COLOR SEQUENCE *Work 3 rows with A, 3 rows with B, 3 rows with C, 3 rows with D; rep from * for Color
Sequence.
To change color, work last st with old color to last yarn over, yarn over with new color, and draw through all
loops on hook to complete stitch.
Shell Dc in next dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) between last dc and next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc.


AFGHAN
With A, ch 121.
Row 1:Dc in 4th ch from hook (beg ch counts as dc), *skip next 3 ch, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch, skip next 3 ch, dc in each of next 2
ch; rep from * across.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), turn, dc between first 2 dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, *skip next 3
dc, shell over next 2 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to last 5 sts, skip next 3 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc between last dc and beginning
ch, ch 1, dc in top of beg ch.
Row 3: Ch 4, turn, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, skip next (dc, ch-1 sp), dc in next dc, skip next sc, dc in next dc, *skip next ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch
3, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, skip next (dc, ch-1 sp), dc in next dc, skip next sc, dc in next dc; rep from * to last 2 dc, 2 dc in last ch-1 sp, ch
1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; change to B in last st.
Row 4: Ch 4, turn, 3 dc in first ch-1 sp, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, skip next 2 dc, dc in each
of next 2 dc; rep from * to last 3 dc, 3 dc in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, *skip next 3 dc, shell over next 2 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to end, sc in 3rd
ch of turning ch.
Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn, skip first sc, dc in next sc, skip next (dc, ch-1 sp), (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch -1
sp, *skip next (dc, ch-1 sp), dc in next dc, skip next sc, dc in next dc, skip next ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * to
last 5 sts, dc in each of last 2 sc; change to C in last st.
Row 7: Ch 3, turn, skip first dc, dc in next dc, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, skip next 2 dc, dc in each of next 2 dc; rep from *
across, working last dc in top of turning ch. Rep Rows 2 through 7, changing colors following Color Sequence until piece measures about
49 in. (124.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off.
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FINISHING
Weave in ends.


ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning) ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

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