MATERIALS:
Worsted-weight yarn,approximately 58 oz solid(or 29 oz.each Color A & Color B)
Hook "N"
Size: 74"x42"
Note: For a "Scrappy" afghan,2 rows require approximately 124 yds solid or 62 yds each of 2 colors.
*Afghan is worked holding 2 strands of yarn together.
Guage: 3 V's=3 1/2" 4 rows=3 3/4"
V-st=(dc,ch 1,dc)
To Make:
With 2 strands CA,ch 16(this is fringe),place a marker in the ch below the hook.Ch 194,loosley.
Row 1: (right side)Dc in 5th ch from hook(equals V-st)*sk next 2 ch,V-st in next ch.Rep from * across to ch before marker(64 V-sts).Ch 16 for fringe,fasten off.
Row 2: With 1 strand each CA & CB,ch 16 for fringe.Join with sc in 1st V-st,ch 3,dc in same sp.Work V-st in each ch-1 sp across.(64 V-sts).
Row 3: Ch 1,turn.(sc,ch 3,dc)all in 1st ch-1 sp,Beg V-st made.Work V-st in each ch-1 sp across.Ch 16 for fringe,fasten off.
Row 4-48: Rep rows 2-3 in following color sequence*2 rows CB,2 rows CA/CB,2 rows CA,2 rows CA/CB.Rep from * ending with 2 rows of CA/CB.
Row 49: With 2 Strands CA,Rep row 2.Do not fasten off.
Row 50: Ch 1,turn.*Sl st in V-st,ch 2.Rep from * across.Ch 16 for fringe,fasten off.
*Pull strands of yarn on fringe up tight,trim to 1".
Note: Work 8 rows of afghan for scarf.
Scrap Beefy V afghan for charity or truck cosy.
1-strand lapghan variation-28"x39"
The same pattern as above,except ch 9 for fringe,then ch 131 for afghan.2 rows takes about 28 yards.