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Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice
Diagonal Granny Afghan
Pattern Number: 70346AD
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Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice
Diagonal Granny Afghan
Pattern Number: 70346AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: One Size

42 x 52 in. (106.5 x 132 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS
• 860-099 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice: Linen
11 Balls
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

Basic Square = 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) measured diagonally from corner to corner. 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:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and
draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

BASIC SQUARE (make 111)

Ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 2 more dc in ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in ring) 3
times, ch 3; join with sl st in top of beg ch.
Rnd 2: Sl st to first ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3
sp] 3 times, ch 1; join wtih sl st in top of beg ch.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp, *dc in next 3
dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in top
of beg ch. Fasten off.

HALF-SQUARE (make 16)

Ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form ring.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ring, ch 1, dc in ring.
Row 2: Ch 4, turn, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch -3 sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, 3 dc in beg ch-
4 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-3
sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in beg ch-4 sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Following diagram, sew Basic Squares and Half Squares together.
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Edging
From RS, join yarn with sl st at one corner, ready to work along shaped end of Afghan.
Row 1: *Sc evenly along shaped end, working 3 sc at tip of each point and sc2tog between points; at
corner, work sc evenly spaced across long side; rep from * once.
Side Edging
Next Row: Working across long side of Afghan only, sc in each sc.
Note: Next 3 rows are worked across same long side of Afghan.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, working across long side of Afghan only, sc in each sc.
Rep last row once.
Picot Row: Ch 2, turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sk first 2 sc, sl st in next 2 sc, (ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from
hook, sk 1 sc, sl st in next 2 sc) across row.
Fasten off.
From RS, join yarn with sl st at corner, ready to work across remaining long side of Afghan and rep 4 rows of
Side Edging.

Tassel (make 14)

Wrap yarn around cardboard 25 times. Cut a piece of yarn 10 in. (25.5 cm) long and thread doubled onto
large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot
securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at lower edge of cardboard. Cut a piece of yarn 8 in. (20.5 cm) long
and wrap tightly around loops 1 in. (2.5 cm) below top knot to form Tassel neck. Knot securely; thread ends
onto needle and weave ends to center of Tassel. Trim Tassel ends evenly. Sew one Tassel to each outer point
at top and bottom edges.

Weave in ends.
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ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet
sk = skip sl = slip
sp(s) = space(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

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