The glowing colors of the yarns used in this afghan create excitement - & who could be chilly under this on a cold winter night? For a completely different look, substitute soft, pastel shades.
SIZE
43" x 60" before fringing
MATERIALS
COATS & CLARK RED HEART 4-ply handknitting yarn, Art. E 267.
 7 oz each of:
  Vermillion #921
  Jockey Red #902
  Scarlet #909
  Burnt Orange #255
  Tangerine #253
  Orange #245
  Yellow #230
  Maize #261
Size J aluminum crochet hook (or size required for gauge)
GAUGE
19 sts = 4 1/2"; 8 rows = 3"
NOTE
To change color at end of row, draw up lp in last st (2 lps on hook), change to new color, YO, draw through both lps, ch 1, turn.
INSTRUCTIONS
W/ Vermillion loosely ch 200.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of the next 3 chs; * sc 3 times in next ch (inc made), sc in next 8 chs, sk 2 chs (dec made), sc in next 8 chs. Rep from * 10 times, ending sc 3 times in next ch, sc in each of last 4 chs; ch 1 turn.
Row 2: Working in back lp only of each st, sk 1st 2 sts, sc in each of next 3 sc, * sc 3 times in next sc (center st of point), sc in each of next 8 sc, sk 2 sc, sc in each of next 8 sc. Rep from * across, ending sc 3 times in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, sk last 2 sc, sc in turning ch-1; ch 1, turn.
Rep Row 2, 8 more times (10 rows Vermillion). Attach Jockey Red to last st of Row 10. Cut old color leaving a 4" yern end for weaving later.
Rep Row 2 for Jockey Red for 10 rows. Attach Scarlet, rep Row 2 for 10 rows. Continue to repeat Row 2, keeping color sequence as follows; 10 rows each of Burnt Orange, Tangerine, Orange, Yellow & Maize. Afghan is now 1/2 done. Complete rest of afghan by reversing the 10-row color sequence. Weave in all loose ends.
FRINGE
Folow Single Knot Fringe Instructions below. W/ Vermillion, cut 16" strands & use 6 strands in each knot. Tie knots at the points across each short end of afghan.
SINGLE KNOT FRINGE
Hold specified # of strands for 1 knot of fringe together, the fold in 1/2. Hold afghan w/ right side facing you. Use crochet hook to draw folded end through space or stitch from right to wrong side & pull loose ends through folded section & draw knot up firmly. Space knots as indicated in pattern instructions. Trim ends of fringe evenly.




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