All-American Granny Square Throw
Lion Brand® Jiffy®
Pattern Number: cjif-AAmericanGrannySquareThrow
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SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

SIZE: One Size
49 inches x 72 inches

CORRECTIONS: None
MATERIALS

QUANTITY
ALT QTY
•  450-111 Jiffy Yarn: Heather Blue: Medium blue with a hint of gray 11 Skeins  
Note: (A)
•  450-099 Jiffy Yarn: Fisherman: Natural cream 6 Skeins  
Note: (B)
•  450-112 Jiffy Yarn: Red (discontinued): Bright scarlet red 3 Skeins  
Note: (C)
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10

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• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

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GAUGE: Each square measure 4½ inches (11 cm) across. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

SOLID COLOR SQUARES - Make 104 with A and 24 with B
Ch 6. Join with slip st to form ring.

Rnd 1 (RS) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times. Join with slip st to top of ch-3.

Rnd 2 Turn work and slip st in first ch-2 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space (corner made); repeat from * twice more, ch 1, 3 dc in first space, ch 2 and join to top of ch-3 to complete first corner.

Rnd 3 Turn work and slip st in first ch-2 space, ch 3, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner space, repeat from * twice more, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in first corner space, ch 2. Join to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

TWO-COLOR SQUARES - Make 48 with B and C

With C, ch 6. Join with slip st to form ring. Note To change colors within rnd, drop color not in use on wrong side of work. Do not work over it or fasten off unless specified.


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Rnd 1 (RS)
 Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring, ch 1, drop C; attach B and with B, ch 1, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) twice. Join with slip st to top of ch-3.

Rnd 2 Turn work, slip st in first space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, drop B; pick up C and with C, ch 1, 3 dc in same space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in first space, ch 2 and join to top of ch-3 to complete first corner.

Rnd 3 Turn work, slip st in first space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, * ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner space, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 dc in next corner space **, ch 1, drop C; pick up B and with B, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space, repeat from * to **, ch 2 and join to top of ch-3 to complete first corner. Fasten off B and C.

FINISHING

Weave in yarn ends. Lay out squares, following diagram and carefully placing 2-color squares to form star points as shown. Matching stitches, sew adjoining edges of squares together, through back loops only, with matching yarn. Edging With right side of afghan facing you, using A, crochet a row of sc around edge, working 3 sc at each corner.


 

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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ch(s) = chain(s) dc = double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s) RS = right side
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)


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