My Kitchen, Quilting & My Hook And I

My Kitchen, Quilting & My Hook And I

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

I'm Ready To Scream...

I can't figure out this pattern. It's called " Prize Winning Afghan "

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

10 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Hi!

    Thats 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

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  3. 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!

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  4. Hi Pam!

    I 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

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  5. Susan,
    Check back on Crochet Soiree'. I gave you an answer there.

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  6. 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

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  7. There is a line missing in your pattern, I've marked it with asterisks...

    Fasten 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.

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  8. Thank You!!!

    I can't believe they didn't give me the whole pattern... So Thank You for giving me the rest of it.

    Susan

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  9. I'm happy I could help!!

    It's taken word for word from the Jacobs Ladder afghan pattern!

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  10. CapLady Molly,

    Thank You for stopping in and helping... :-) Your welcome to come and read my blog anytime. :-)

    Susan

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