PLEASE NOTE: One or more yarns used in this project have been discontinued. You may be able to locate it at #.com or selected retail locations, but supplies are limited. If you wish to make this project using a substitute yarn, please go to the Yarn Substitution Chart. Please keep in mind that you should always begin with a gauge swatch and be sure to convert yardage for any substitute yarn.
MATERIALS
Caron Jewel Box™ (64% acrylic, 20% rayon, 16% polyester; 2.5oz/70.9g, 100yds/92m):
11 skeins in #0009 Emerald;
5mm (US size H/8) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE
Using 5mm crochet hook, 1 patt rep [1 shell and 9 mesh sts] = 8”/20 cm; 8 rws in mesh patt = 4”/10 cm
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
Shell: Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next st.
STITCHES USED
Single crochet (sc); double crochet (dc)
Shell/Mesh Stitch (multiple of 27 sts + 1; 2-row rep)
Note: At beg of Rows 2-4, turning chain counts as first dc of shell.
Row 1: [Dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in 4th st from hook (first shell worked; 3 skipped ch-sts count as first dc of shell), * ch 2, [skip (sk) 2, sc in next st, ch 3] 7 times, sk 2, sc in next st, ch 2, sk 2, work shell in next st; rep from * across, end work shell in last st – 109 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell, * dc in next ch-2 space, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 3, dc in next ch-2 space, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.
Row 3: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell, * [ch 3, sc in next ch 3 space] 8 times, ch 3, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.
Row 4: Work shell in ch-2 space of first shell * dc in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space] 7 times, ch 3, dc in next ch-3 space, work shell in ch-2 space of next shell; rep from * across, end ch 3, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 for Shell/Mesh st.
THROW
Ch 112. Work in Shell/Mesh st until Throw measures 52" in length [measure length over Mesh portion of st patt], end Row 3 of Shell/Mesh st. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Block piece to measurements.
FRINGE
Cut pieces 12" long. Using crochet hook and 8 strands held together, attach in ea ch-2 space of ea shell across top and bottom edges [13 ea edge].
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
Hand washing and drying: Turn inside out and wash gently in warm water using a mild detergent. Gently rinse well in cold water. Lay flat on a towel and roll in towel to remove excess water. DO NOT WRING, STRETCH OR HANG TO DRY.
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
When using Jewel Box, be sure to tie a knot at the beginning of each skein and at both yarn ends when joining. A small amount of shedding can be expected when using this yarn under normal conditions. |
