here it is...
PRIZE WINNING AFGHAN
Finished afghan is 60 X 64 inches including fringe. You will need 35 oz. of your color choice 4 ply yarn. I like the no-match stuff, just in case you need or what it longer. You will also need a size "I" crochet hook and 13 one inch safety pins.
GAUGE 6 dcs equal 2 inches, 2 rows equal 1".Note: Count ch 3 at end of each rows as 1 dc. In the last 2 rows ch 6, not 10 for lps.
ROW 1: Ch 253, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 9 chs, ch 10 sk 10 chs (this makes lp) *dc in next 10 ch, ch 10, sk 10 chs. Repeat from* until there are 13 groups of dcs and 12 lps, ch 3, turn.
ROW 2: Dc in next 9 dcs, ch 10, sk lp, *dc in next 10 dcs, ch 10, sk lp, repeat from *, ch 3, turn. Repeat row 2 until there are 116 rows.
Fasten off.To finish lps: Start at bottom of afghan and with fingers pull first lp over 2nd lp, pull 2nd lp through, 2nd lp over 3rd, 3rd through, Repeat to end, fasten last 2 lps tog with safety pin. (Be sure all lps go in same direction.)
Fringe: Cut 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half. Knot one folded strand in each sc at top and bottom, trim fringe evenly.Now what do I do with all of those loops? I don't understand it.
I Can't figure out the last part. Where it says fasten Off & Fringe.
Here it is so far.
I think I'll hit the hay & try again tomorrow. Maybe I'll look at the pattern different & suddenly a light bulb goes on and I understand it!!! I know, I know... Lotsa Luck on that happening.
~ Susan
Thanks for visiting my blog. A Susan is definitely always welcome!! Sorry, can't helo with the crochet pattern. Only a knitter here. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteThats O.K. I use to knit til it started hurting my right wrist. Crochet seems to be a lot easier on my wrist.
Your welcome, I enjoy reading blogs. :-)
~ Susan
You don't need to worry about those last two paragraphs until you've repeated Row 2 and you're ready to finish it. It's hard to explain that without looking at it and actually showing you, and I won't be in Michigan anytime soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of crochet friends that I meet once a month. I'm hoping one of them will know. I'm pretty sure one will. She is a crochet designer. I was hoping she woujld see this and tell me...LOL
I only have about 20 rows done. So it will be awhile. I have about 3 different projects going.
( We live in Ohio ) ;-)
~ Susan
Susan,
ReplyDeleteCheck back on Crochet Soiree'. I gave you an answer there.
Hi, I just happened across your blog and saw your question. My thoughts are, the fringe goes through the beginning chain and at the end it is put through the 2 loops together. Of course that is just my guess but hopefully when you get to that point--that little light will come on and help you out some. Good luck
ReplyDeleteThere is a line missing in your pattern, I've marked it with asterisks...
ReplyDeleteFasten off.
To finish lps: Start at bottom of afghan and with fingers pull 1st lp over the 2nd lp, pull 2nd lp through, 2nd lp over 3rd, 3rd through. Repeat to end, fasten last 2 loops together with safety pin. (Be sure all loops go in same direction.)
***Finishing: Sc in each dc across top, 2 scs in each lp (remove safety pins as you go). Across bottom sc in 10 dc, * ch 1, sc in 10 dc. Repeat from * to end, fasten off.
Fringe: Cut 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half. Knot on folded strand in each ch at top and bottom, trim fringe evenly.
Thank You!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they didn't give me the whole pattern... So Thank You for giving me the rest of it.
Susan
I'm happy I could help!!
ReplyDeleteIt's taken word for word from the Jacobs Ladder afghan pattern!
CapLady Molly,
ReplyDeleteThank You for stopping in and helping... :-) Your welcome to come and read my blog anytime. :-)
Susan