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Shaped Afghans

6 Beautiful Designs

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Blue Mandala Throw

DESIGN BY SHANNON MULLETT-BOWLSBY

SKILL LEVEL

*** INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED SIZE

44 inches in diameter

MATERIALS

* Caron Simply Soft medium (worsted) weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/170g per skein): 4 skeins #9759 ocean

* Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

* Stitch marker

GAUGE

7 sc = 1½ inches

PATTERN NOTES

Work in continuous rounds; do not turn or join unless otherwise stated.

Mark first stitch of round.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

Double crochets worked in each bottom half circle will be wrong side facing.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Double crochet cluster (dc cl): Holding back last lp of each st on hook, 2 dc as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

Cluster V-stitch (cl V-st): (Dc cl —see Special Stitches, ch 3, dc cl) as indicated in instructions.

Beginning cluster V-stitch (beg cl V-st): (Ch 2, sc, ch 3, dc cl) as indicated in instructions.

Picot: Ch 6, sc in 5th ch from hook.

Cluster V-stitch picot (cl V-st picot): (Dc cl, picot —see Special Stitches, ch 1, dc cl) as indicated in instructions.

Bottom half circle: Ch 16, sl st in 12th ch from hook, ch 3, sk next 2 chs on ch-16, sc in next ch, 6 dc in ch-12 ring, sk next 3 sts on previous rnd, sc in next st on previous rnd, 8 dc in ch-12 ring.

Top half circle: Working opposite bottom half circle, 16 dc in next ch-12 ring.

Corner bottom half circle: Ch 16, sl st in 12th ch from hook, ch 3, sk next 2 chs on ch-16, sc in next ch, 6 dc in ch-12 ring, sk next 3 sts on previous rnd, sc in corner ch-3 sp on previous rnd, 8 dc in ch-12 ring.

Valley bottom half circle: Ch 16, sl st in 12th ch from hook, ch 3, sk next 2 chs on ch-16, sc in next ch, 6 dc in ch-12 ring, sk next 3 sts on previous rnd, sc in next ch-1 sp on previous rnd, 8 dc in ch-12 ring.

INSTRUCTIONS

THROW

Rnd 1: Ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook to form ring, [ch 6, sc in ring] 5 times, do not join(see Pattern Notes),place marker(see Pattern Notes).

Rnd 2: [Ch 6, 3 sc in next ch-6 sp] around.

Rnd 3: [Ch 6, 3 sc in next ch-6 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts, sk next st] around.

Rnd 4: [Ch 6, 3 sc in next ch-6 sp, sc in each st across to st before next ch-6 sp, sk next st] around.

Rnds 5-25: Rep rnd 4. (5 ch sps, 245 sc at end of last rnd)

Rnd 26: [Ch 5, sc in next ch-6 sp, ch 6, sk next sc, sc in each st across to last st before next ch-6 sp, sk last st] around. (10 ch sps, 235 sc)

Rnd 27: [(Ch 5, sc) in each ch-5 sp around to next sc section, ch 5, sk first sc of next sc section, sc in each st across to st before next ch-5 sp, sk next st] around. (15 ch sps, 225 sc)

Rnds 28-50: Rep rnd 27. (20 ch sps, 15 sc at end of last rnd)

BORDER

Rnd 1: Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp] across to next sc section, ch 3, sk next sc, dc in next sc, sk next st, rep from * around, ch 3, join(see Pattern Notes) in beg sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc in same st as beg ch-1, 3 hdc in next ch-3 sp, [hdc in next sc, 3 hdc in next ch-3 sp] 11 times, *(3 hdc, ch 3, 3 hdc) in next ch-3 sp (corner), [hdc in next st, 3 hdc in next ch-3 sp] 12 times, ch 1**, [hdc in next st, 3 hdc in next ch-3 sp] 12 times, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg hdc.

Rnd 3: Beg cl V-st(see Special Stitches) in same st as joining, [ch 1, sk next 3 sts, cl V-st(see Special Stitches) in next st] 5 times, bottom half circle(see Special Stitches and Pattern Notes), *[ch 1, sk next 3 sts, cl V-st] 5 times, corner bottom half circle(see Special Stitches), [ch 1, sk next 3 sts, cl V-st] 5 times, bottom half circle, [ch 1, sk next 3 sts, cl V-st] 6 times, valley bottom half circle(see Special Stitches)**, [ch 1, sk next 3 sts, cl V-st] 6 times, bottom half circle, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, ch 1, sk next 3 sts, join with sc in top of beg cl V-st. (110 cl V-sts, 20 bottom half circles)

Rnd 4: Cl V-st picot(see Special Stitches) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc cl, sc in next ch-1 sp, [sc in next dc cl, cl V-st picot in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc cl, sc in next ch-1 sp] 5 times, top half circle(see Special Stitches), sc in next ch-1 sp, [??]*[sc in next dc cl, cl V-st picot in next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc cl, sc in ch-1 sp] 5 times, top half circle, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * once, **[sc in next dc cl, cl V-st picot in next ch-3 sp, sc in top of next dc cl, sc in next ch-1 sp] 6 times, top half circle, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from ** once, rep from ? around, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Fasten off. (110 cl V-st picots, 20 top half circles)

Squares & Ripples

DESIGN BY SUSAN SOLAKIAN

FINISHED SIZE

48 inches in diameter

MATERIALS

* Red Heart Super Saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/ 364 yds/198g per skein):

3 skeins #316 soft white

1 skein each #505 Aruba sea and #668 honeydew

* Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

GAUGE

4 sc = 1 inch; 3 ripple rows = 1 inch

Small Square = 3 inches square

Large Square = 4 inches square

PATTERN NOTES

Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Beginning popcorn (beg pc): Ch 3, 3 dc in same st or sp as beg ch-3, drop lp from hook, insert hook in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, pull dropped lp through, ch 1 to close.

Popcorn (pc): 4 dc as indicated in instructions, drop lp from hook, insert hook in top of first dc of group, pull dropped lp through, ch 1 to close.

INSTRUCTIONS

AFGHAN FLOWER MAKE 48.

Rnd 1 : With Aruba sea, ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook to form ring, beg pc(see Special Stitches) in ring, 7 pc(see Special Stitches) in ring, join(see Pattern Notes) in top of beg pc. Fasten off.

SMALL SQUARE MAKE 24.

Rnd 1 (RS): With RS facing, join honeydew in any ch-1 sp on Flower, ch 3(see Pattern Notes), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp as beg ch-3, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 2 (RS): Join soft white with sc in any corner ch-2 sp, sc in same corner ch-2 sp, *[sc in sp between next 2 dc] 5 times**, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 times, ending last rep at **, (2 sc, ch 2) in same corner ch-2 sp as join, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 3 (RS): Join honeydew in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same ch sp as join, *sc in each of next 8 sc**, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 times, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc of first 3-sc group.

LARGE SQUARE MAKE 24.

Rnd 1 (RS): With RS facing, join honeydew in any ch-1 sp on Flower, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp as beg ch-3, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 2 (RS): Join soft white with sc in any corner ch-2 sp, sc in same corner ch-2 sp, *[sc between next 2 dc] 5 times**, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next corner ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 times, ending last rep at **, 2 sc, ch 2 in same corner ch-2 sp as join, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 3 (RS): Join honeydew in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-2 sp as join, *dc in each of next 8 sc**, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 times, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 4 (RS): Join soft white in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same ch-2 sp as join, *[sc in sp between next 2 dc] 11 times**, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 4 times, ending last rep at **, join in first sc of beg 3-sc group. Fasten off.

CENTER BLOCK

With RS facing, whipstitch(see illustration) edges of 4 Small Squares tog as shown in Assembly Diagram.

SINGLE SMALL RIPPLE

Row 1 (RS): Working in back lps(see Stitch Guide), join soft white with sc in center sc of joined 3-sc group of 1 Small Square used to assemble Center Block, ch 1, sc in same sc as join and in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each rem sc across to center sc of next joined 3-sc group, sc in joined sc, turn. (1 3-sc corner, 22 sc)

Row 2: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc dec(see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each rem sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.

Rows 3-13: Rep row 2. Fasten off soft white.

Rep Single Small Ripple on each rem Small Square used to assemble Center Block for a total of 4 Single Small Ripples.

Whipstitch 1 Large Square between 2 Single Small Ripples according to Assembly Diagram.

SINGLE LARGE RIPPLE

Row 1 (RS): Working in back lps, join soft white with sc of center sc of joined 3-sc group of 1 Large Square joined between 2 Single Small Ripples, ch 1, sc in same sc as join and in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each rem sc across to center sc of next joined 3-sc group, sc in joined sc, turn. (1 3-sc corner, 28 sc)

Row 2: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each rem sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.

Rows 3-13: Rep row 2. Fasten off soft white.

Rep Single Large Ripple on rem corner of each Large Square joined between 2 Single Small Ripples for a total of 4 Single Large Ripples.

Whipstitch 2 Small Squares between Single Large Ripples and Single Small Ripples as shown in Assembly Diagram.

2-POINT MULTIPLE SMALL RIPPLE

Row 1 (RS): Working in back lps, join soft white with sc of center sc of joined 3-sc group of 1 Small Square joined between Single Large Ripples and Single Small Ripples, ch 1, sc in same sc as join and in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across to sp where 2 Small Squares are whipstitched tog, sk next sp, sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each rem sc across to center sc of next joined 3-sc group, sc in joined sc, turn.

Row 2: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts, *sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc**, sc in each of next 11 sc, sk next 2 sc, rep from * once, ending last rep at ** sc in each rem sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.

Rows 3-13: Rep row 2. Fasten off soft white.

Rep 2-Point Multiple Small Ripple on rem corners of Small Squares joined between Single Small Ripples and Single Large Ripples for a total of 4 2-Point Multiple Small Ripples.

Whipstitch 2 Large Squares between 2-Point Multiple Small Ripples and Single Large Ripples as shown in Assembly Diagram.

2-POINT MULTIPLE LARGE RIPPLE

Row 1 (RS): Working in back lps, join soft white with sc of center sc of joined 3-sc group of 1 Large Square joined between Single Large Ripple and 2-Point Multiple Small Ripple, ch 1, sc in same sc as join and in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across to sp where 2 Small Squares are whipstitched tog, sk next sp, sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each rem sc across to center sc of next joined 3-sc group, sc in joined sc, turn.

Row 2: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts, *sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc**, sc in each of next 13 sc, sk next 2 sc, rep from * once, ending last rep at ** sc in each rem sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.

Rows 3-13: Rep row 2. Fasten off MC.

Rep 2-Point Multiple Large Ripple on rem corners of Large Squares joined between 2-Point Multiple Small Ripples and Single Large Ripples for a total of 4 2-Point Multiple Large Ripples.

Whipstitch 3 Small Squares between 2-Point Multiple Small Ripples and 2-Point Multiple Large Ripples as shown in Assembly Diagram.

3-POINT MULTIPLE SMALL RIPPLE

Row 1 (RS): Working in back lps, join soft white with sc of center sc of joined 3-sc group of 1 Small Square joined between 2-Point Multiple Large Ripple and 2-Point Multiple Small Ripple, ch 1, sc in same sc as join and in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, *sc in each sc across to sp where 2 Small Squares are whipstitched tog, sk next sp, sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, rep from * once, sc in each rem sc across to center sc of next joined 3-sc group, sc in joined sc, turn.

Row 2: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts, *sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc**, sc in each of next

11 sc, sk next 2 sc, rep from * twice, ending last rep at ** sc in each rem sc across to last 2 sc, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.

Rows 3-13: Rep row 2. Fasten off soft white.

Rep 3-Point Multiple Small Ripple on rem corners of Small Squares joined between 2-Point Multiple Small Ripples and 2-Point Multiple Large Ripples for a total of 4 3-Point Multiple Small Ripples.

Whipstitch 3 Large Squares between 3-Point Multiple Small Ripples and 2-Point Multiple Large Ripples as shown in Assembly Diagram.

BORDER

Rnd 1 (RS): Working in back lps, join soft white in first sc of 3-Point Multiple Small Ripple directly following joined Large Square, work rem sts as follows:

A. Ch 1, sc in same sc as join;

B. *[sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across to sp where 2 Large Squares are whipstitched tog, sk next sp] once;

C. sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each sc across to where Large Square and 3-Point Multiple Small Ripple are whipstitched tog, sk next sp;

D. [sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 11 sc, sk next 2 sc] once;

E. sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 11 sc, sk next sp;

F. rep from * 3 times, join in beg sc.

Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 1, *[sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 13 sc, sk next 2 sc] 3 times, [sc in each sc across to center sc of next 3-sc group, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 11 sc, sk next 2 sc] 3 times, rep from * 3 times, join in beg sc. At end of last row, fasten off.

Pineapple Lapghan

DESIGN BY MARY LAYFIELD

SKILL LEVEL

*** INTERMEDIATE

FINISHED SIZE

41 inches across

MATERIALS

* Bernat Satin medium (worsted) weight yarn (31/2oz/200 yds/100g per skein):

6 skeins #04221 soft fern

4 skeins #04222 fern

* Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

* Tapestry needle

GAUGE

Rnds 1-3 = 3½ inches across

PATTERN NOTES

Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Beginning V-stitch (beg V-st): Ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2), dc in same ch sp as beg ch-5.

V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 2, dc) as indicated in instructions.

Beginning shell (beg shell): Ch 3(see Pattern Notes), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp as beg ch-3.

Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) as indicated in instructions.

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