MATERIALS
Caron International's Simply Soft Heather (100% acrylic; 5 oz/141.8 g, 250 yds/228 m skein): 7 skeins (MC); Simply Soft Brites (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein): 1 skein (A); Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m skein): 1 skein each (B) and (C)
Shown in # 9508 Charcoal Heather (MC); #9611 Rose Violet (A) #9742 Grey Heather (B)
and #9738 Violet (C)
Crochet hook: One each size US size I/9 and J/10 (5.5 and 6 mm)
Yarn needle
Row counter (optional)
GAUGE
Gauge is not critical for this project.
In Stitch pattern, 14 sts and 17 rows = 4"/10 cm, using larger hook
SPECIAL TERMS
FPdc: (Front Post double crochet) Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] twice.
FPtr: (Front Post treble crochet) Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 3 times.
RT: (Right Twist) Skip next sc, FPdc around next 3 dc, sc in sc behind previous FPdc.
LT: (Left Twist) Sc in next sc, FPdc around next 3 dc.
Cable: Skip 2 FPdc, FPtr around each of next 2 FPdc, FPtr around each of 2 skipped FPdc.
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch); Double crochet (dc); Single crochet (sc); Treble crochet (tr)
NOTE
Unless instructed otherwise, skip sc behind FPdc.
WRAP
Using smaller hook and MC, chain 84.
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, turn, change to larger hook —82dc.
Row 2 and every WS rows: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, (3 FPdc, 8 sc, 3 FPdc) 5 times, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc, cable, sc, (LT, 6 sc, RT) 5 times, sc, cable, sc, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, (sc, LT, 4 sc, RT, sc) 5 times, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, turn. Row 9: Ch 1, sc, cable, sc, (2 sc, LT, 2 sc, RT, 2 sc) 5 times, sc, cable, sc, turn. Row 11: Ch 1, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, (3 sc, LT, RT, 3 sc) 5 times, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, turn.
Row 13: Ch 1, sc, cable, sc, (4 sc, 6 FPdc, 4 sc,) 5 times, sc, cable, sc, turn. Row 15: Ch 1, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, ( 3 sc, RT, LT, 3 sc) 5 times, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, turn.
Row 17: Ch 1, sc, cable, sc, (2 sc, RT, 2 sc, LT, 2 sc) 5 times, sc, cable, sc, turn.
Row 19: Ch 1, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, (sc, RT, 4 sc, LT, sc) 5 times, sc, 4 FPdc, sc, turn.
Row 21: Ch 1, sc, cable, sc, (RT, 6 sc, LT) 5 times, sc, cable, sc, turn.
Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 23 – 282: Repeat Rows 3 – 22.
Row 283: Repeat Row 3. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Edging: Using larger hook, join MC in a corner st; work 3 sc in same st and joining, * working across long edge of piece, sc in every other row to corner, work 3 sc in corner, sc in each st across short edge), work 3 sc in corner; repeat from * once on remaining 2 sides; join with a slip st to first st. Fasten off. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends. Embroidery: Using yarn needle and colors A, B and C, work embroidery, Lazy daisy and Straight stitch flowers (see Diagrams), using photo as a guide for placement.
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