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Americana Afghan
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Show your patriotic spirit with this American flag afghan!

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
Afghan 49 inches x 60 inches
CORRECTIONS: None
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MATERIALS QTY ALT QTY
 · 
 790-307 Homespun Yarn: Antique (A) 4  
 · 
 790-309 Homespun Yarn: Deco (B) 3  
 · 
 790-302 Homespun Yarn: Colonial (C) 2  
 · 
 620-099 Wool-Ease Yarn: Fisherman 1  
 · 
 Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5

1

  
 · 
 Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8

1

  

Color (A)
Homespun®
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Color (B)
Homespun®
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Color (C)
Homespun®
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Color (D)
Wool-Ease®
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To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below
Homespun®
Hepplewhite Shaker Colonial Antique Deco Rococo Edwardian Tudor
Hepplewhite Shaker Colonial Antique Deco Rococo Edwardian Tudor
Sierra Regency Williamsburg Baroque Ranch Waterfall Gothic Prairie
Sierra Regency Williamsburg Baroque Ranch Waterfall Gothic Prairie
Barrington Nouveau Windsor Corinthian Mediterranean Delft Quartz Metropolis
Barrington Nouveau Windsor Corinthian Mediterranean Delft Quartz Metropolis
Covered Bridge Red Montana Sky Florida Keys Green Coral Gables Boston Rose Sunshine State Black Granite
Covered Bridge Red Montana Sky Florida Keys Green Coral Gables Boston Rose Sunshine State Black Granite
Candy Apple Harvest Olive Cobalt Fawn Barley Fuchsia Grape
Candy Apple Harvest Olive Cobalt Fawn Barley Fuchsia Grape
Lemonade Spring Green Lavender Sachet Blue Sky Cotton Candy Cream Golden Meadow
Lemonade Spring Green Lavender Sachet Blue Sky Cotton Candy Cream Golden Meadow
Fiesta Russet Plum Apple Green Chili Saffron Dusty Blue Earth
Fiesta Russet Plum Apple Green Chili Saffron Dusty Blue Earth
Lagoon Parfait Ocean Painted Desert Wild Fire Bourbon Herb Garden Mixed Berries
Lagoon Parfait Ocean Painted Desert Wild Fire Bourbon Herb Garden Mixed Berries
Pearls Marble
Pearls Marble
Wool-Ease®
Natural Heather Fisherman Ranch Red Blush Heather Blue Heather Navy Red Sprinkles Denim
Natural Heather Fisherman Ranch Red Blush Heather Blue Heather Navy Red Sprinkles Denim
Blue Mist Sienna Seaspray Chocolate Brown Mink Brown Cocoa Fuchsia Cranberry
Blue Mist Sienna Seaspray Chocolate Brown Mink Brown Cocoa Fuchsia Cranberry
Dark Rose Heather Rose Heather Purple Grey Heather Oxford Grey Black Pastel Yellow Gold
Dark Rose Heather Rose Heather Purple Grey Heather Oxford Grey Black Pastel Yellow Gold
Lemongrass Sage Avocado Loden Chestnut Heather Forest Green Heather Paprika Violet
Lemongrass Sage Avocado Loden Chestnut Heather Forest Green Heather Paprika Violet
Denim Twist Azalea Pink Zinnia Burgundy Wood Print Autumn Print Pines Print White/Multi
Denim Twist Azalea Pink Zinnia Burgundy Wood Print Autumn Print Pines Print White/Multi
Wheat Mushroom White Frost
Wheat Mushroom White Frost
Americana Afghan
Lion Brand® Homespun® - Wool-Ease®

GAUGE:

10 sts + 10 rows = 4" (10 cm) in single crochet with K hook
10 sts + 6.5 rows = 4" (10 cm) in double crochet with K hook. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

AFGHAN: 
NOTE: Almost all of (A) and (B) are used. Break ends closely so that additional skeins are not required.

With larger hook and A, ch 151. 
Row 1 (RS) Dc into 3rd ch from hook and each ch across - 150 dc (including t-ch). 
Row 2 (WS) Ch 2, turn. Dc in next dc and in each st to end, dc in top of beg ch. 
Rows 3-6 Rep Row 2. At end of Row 6, finish last st with B and drop A. 
Rows 7-1 2 With B, Rep Row 2. At end of Row 12, finish last st with A and drop B. Continue alternating 6 rows A; 6 rows B until there are 6 stripes, ending with 3rd B stripe. 

Begin FIELD FOR STARS in C as follows With A, ch 2. turn. Work 89 dc more (90 sts); finish last st with C and work 1 dc in each of next 59 de, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Continue working 60 sts in C and , alternating the rem 90 sts in A and B stripes as established. When 13 stripes have been completed, fasten off.

STARS (make 32)
Ch 3, slip st to form ring.
Rnd 1 Ch 1, work 5 sc in ring, slip st to beg ch.
Rnd 2 Ch 1, work 3 sc in each sc, slip st to beg ch - 15 sc.
Rnd 3 *Sc in first sc, ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, skip 2 sc; rep from * around, end with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Position the stars on the field and sew them into place.


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