crochet matelasse collection

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Avignon Matelassé Afghan (“Lasting Impressions 2”) Materials:

About 60 ounces of Lion Brand Jiffy Crochet hook size K (6.50 mm) or size needed to achieve

gauge Yarn needle

Gauge:

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 of octagon motif = 3 1/4” across

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 of filler square = 2 1/4” across

Finished size:

Finished octagon motif size: About 9” across

Finished filler square size: About 3 1⁄4” across

Finished afghan size: About 45” x 63”

Joining Method: Sewing

Octagon Motif (make 35)

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AVIGNON MATELASSÉ AFGHAN(“LASTING IMPRESSIONS 2”)

Designed by Priscilla Hewitt Copyright © 2012 Priscilla’s Crochet

Ch 5; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the ring, ch 1, (3 dc in the ring, ch 1) 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 2: Ch 1, fpdc around the beginning ch 3 on round 1, fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (fpdc in each of the next 3 dc, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc.

Round 3: Ch 1, *fpdc in each of the next 3 fpdc, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, ch 1* Repeat from *to* 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. Check gauge.

Round 4: Ch 1, *fpdc in each of the next 3 fpdc, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch 1* Repeat from *to* 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc.



Round 7: Ch 1, *fpdc in the next fpdc, ch 1, sc in the top of the next fpdc, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 4 times, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp* Repeat from *to* 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc.

Round 8: Ch 1, *fpdc in the next fpdc, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp, fpdc in the next dc* Repeat from *to* 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc.

Round 9: Ch 1, *fpdc in the next fpdc, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch 1, fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp, fpdc in the next dc, fpdc in the next fpdc* Repeat from *to* 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc.

Round 10: Ch 1, *fpdc in the next fpdc, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 4 times, ch 1, fpdc in each of the next 3 fpdc, fpdc in

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the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp, fpdc in the next dc, fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc* Repeat from *to* 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc.

Round 11: Ch 1, *fpdc in the next fpdc, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 5 times, ch 1, fpdc in each of the next 4 fpdc, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next sc, fpdc in the next dc, fpdc in each of the next 3 fpdc* Repeat from *to* 3 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. Fasten off.

Filler Square (make 24)


Round 1: Ch 1, sc in the ring, (ch 2, sc in the ring) 3 times; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-2 sp, *ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from *to* 2 times, ch 1, sc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round.

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-2 sp, *ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from *to* 2 times, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round. Check gauge.

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-2 sp, *ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 2 times, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from *to* 2 times, ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 2 times, sc in the first ch-2 sp, join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp for the next round.

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-2 sp, *ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from *to* 2 times, ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, sc in the first ch-2 sp, ch 2; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off.

JoiningWith the right side of two motifs facing you and with fpdc edges together, join sides by sewing under the posts of the 11 stitches. Sew 7 motifs together in this manner to form the first motif row of the length of the afghan. (Sew together 7 more motifs) 4 times to form the additional 4 rows of the length of the afghan. Sew the 7 rows of motifs together to form the 5-motif width of the afghan. Sew the 24 filler squares through the back loops only of the crochet stitches into the 24 empty spaces between motifs to complete the body of the afghan.

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EdgingRound 1: Attach yarn with a sc in any stitch, sc evenly around the perimeter of the afghan; join with a sl st in the first sc.

Round 2 (optional): Sl st loosely in each sc around; join with a sl st in the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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SECTION 1

Bordeaux Matelassé AfghanMaterials:

67 ounces Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarnCrochet hook size G (4.00 mm) or size needed to achieve

gaugeStitch marker

Gauge:

Octagon gauge: Rounds 1-4 = 3” across

Filler square gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 2 5/8” across

Finished Size:

Finished size first octagon motif: 8 3/4” across

Finished filler square size: 3 1/4” across


Octagon motif

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BORDEAUX MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

Copyright © 2012 Priscilla’s Crochet

(make 35 and join as you complete each motif)


Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in the ring, ch 1) 7 times; join with a sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. (8 dc & 8 ch-1 sps) Mark the last ch-1 sp of this round with a stitch marker, safety pin or length of con-trasting yarn.

Round 2: Ch 1, fpdc in the first dc, (ch 5, fpdc in the next dc) 7 times; ch 2, join with a dc in the top of first fpdc to form the first ch-5 sp for round 4. (8 fpdc & 8 ch-5 sps)

Round 3: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 2 and into the ch-1 sps on round 1, work 2 dc in the marked ch-1 sp on round 1, (ch 2, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp) 7 times, ch 2, dc in the marked ch-1 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc.

(24 dc & 8 ch-2 sps) Remove stitch marker from round 1. Mark the last ch-2 sp of round 3.

Round 4: Ch 1, insert hook under the first ch-5 sp on round 2 and into the joining on round 3 and complete a sc, (ch 7, in-sert hook under the next ch-5 sp on round 2 and into the cen-ter dc of the next 3-dc group on round 3 and complete a sc) 7 times; ch 3, join with a trc in the first sc to form the first ch-7 sp for round 6. (8 sc & 8 ch-7 sps) Check gauge.

Round 5: Working behind the ch-7 loops on round 4 and into the ch-2 sps on round 3, work 3 dc in the marked ch-2 sp on round 3, (ch 2, 5 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 7 times, ch 2, 2 dc in the marked ch-2 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (40 dc & 8 ch-2 sps) Remove stitch marker from round 3. Mark the last ch-2 sp of round 5.

Round 6: Ch 1, insert hook under the first ch-7 sp on round 4 and into the joining on round 5 and complete a sc, (ch 9, in-sert hook under the next ch-7 sp on round 4 and into the cen-ter dc of the next 5-dc group on round 5 and complete a sc) 7 times; ch 4 join with a dtrc in the first sc to form the first ch-9 sp for round 8. (8 sc & 8 ch-9 sps)

Round 7: Working behind the ch-9 loops on round 6 and into the ch-2 sps on round 5, work 4 trc in the marked ch-2 sp on round 5, (ch 1, 7 trc in the next ch-2 sp) 7 times, ch 1, 3 trc in the marked ch-2 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the first trc. (56 trc & 8 ch-1 sps) Remove stitch marker from round 5.

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Round 8: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), yo, insert hook under the first ch-9 sp on round 6 and into the joining on round 7 and complete a dc, hdc in the same joining, sc in each of the next 3 trc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 3 trc, *(hdc in the next trc on round 7, yo, insert hook under the next ch-9 sp on round 6 and into the same trc on round 7 and complete a dc, hdc in the same trc on round 7) sc in each of the next 3 trc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 3 trc* Repeat from * to * 6 times, hdc in the joining on round 7; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (8 dc & 16 hdc & 56 sc)

Round 9: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), trc in the 2 vertical bars at the base of the first dc, dc in the next hdc, bpdc in each of the next 7 sc, dc in the next hdc, (trc in the 2 vertical bars at the base of the next dc, dc in the next hdc, bpdc in each of the next 7 sc, dc in the next hdc) 7 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first trc. (8 trc & 16 dc & 56 bpdc)

Round 10: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), pc in the same trc as joining, bpdc in the next dc, bpdc in each of the next 7 bpdc, bpdc in the next dc, (pc in the next trc, bpdc in the next dc, bpdc in each of the next 7 bpdc, bpdc in the next dc) 7 times; join with a sl st in the first pc. (8 pc & 72 bpdc)

Round 11: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same pc as joining, dc in each of the next 9 bpdc, (3 dc in the next pc, dc

in each of the next 9 bpdc) 7 times, dc in the first pc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (96 dc)

Round 12: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, dc in the same st, dc in each of the next 11 dc, *(dc, trc, dc) in the next dc, dc in each of the next 11 dc* Repeat from * to * 6 times, dc in the same st as the first trc; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 4. (8 trc & 104 dc)

Round 13 (first motif only): Ch 1, sc in the same trc as joining, (ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 6 times *ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next trc, (ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 6 times* Repeat from * to * 6 times, ch 3, skip next dc; join with a sl st in the first sc. (56 ch-3 loops)

Round 13 (all remaining motifs): Join to the afghan using the Flat Braid joining method.

Joining MethodThe octagons are joined-as-you-go using the Flat Braid method of joining. One side of the octagon motif consists of the stitches between two corner treble crochets (the seven ch-3 loops between trebles on round 12 of the first octagon.) This afghan is constructed with five rows of seven motifs each.

Filler Square

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(make 24 and join to afghan as you complete each square)

Attach each of the filler squares using the Flat Braid method after all octagons are joined.


Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the ring, (ch 2, 3 dc in the ring) 3 times; join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round. (12 dc & 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-2 sp, bpdc in each of the next 3 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next ch-2 sp, bpdc in each of the next 3 dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round. (16 dc & 12 bpdc & 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-2 sp, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc,

bpdc in each of the next 2 dc,*(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next ch-2 sp, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc* Repeat from * to * 2

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times, 2 dc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round. (16 dc & 28 bpdc & 4 ch-2 sps) Check gauge.

Round 4: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, dc in the first ch-2 sp, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 7 bpdc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc,*( dc, trc, dc) in the next ch-2 sp, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 7 bpdc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4. (8 dc & 44 bpdc & 4 trc)

Round 5: Join the square to the afghan using the Flat Braid joining method. Fasten off.

EdgingAttach yarn with a sc in any ch-3 loop on the perimeter of the afghan, ch 2, puff st in the side of the joining sc, (sc in the next ch-3 loop, ch 2, puff st in the side of the sc) around; join with a sl st in the joining sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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SECTION 1

Cognac Matelassé AfghanMaterials:

About 60 ounces of Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarnCrochet hook size G (4.00 mm) or size needed to achieve

gauge

Gauge: Rounds 1-4 of octagon motif = 3 ½” across

Finished size:

Finished size of octagon motif: About 7” across (straight side to straight side), excluding the joining round

Finished size of filler motif: About 3” across


Special stitches used: fpdc, bpdc (see glossary)

Joining MethodThe octagons are joined-as-you-go using the Flat Braid method of joining. One side of the octagon motif consists of the stitches between two, and including corner treble crochets (the eight ch-3 loops between trebles on round 11 of the first octagon.) This afghan is constructed with six rows of nine mo-tifs each.

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COGNAC MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt


Octagon motif (make 48 and join as you complete each motif)


Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 15 more trc in the ring; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4, ch 1, turn. (16 trc)

Round 2: Sc in the first trc, trc in the same trc, (sc in the next trc, trc in the same trc) 15 times; join with a sl st in the first sc, ch 1, turn. (16 sc + 16 trc = 32 sts)

Round 3: Sc in the same sc as joining, (ch 3, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 15 times, ch 1, join with a hdc in the first sc to form the last ch 3 sp of round 3. (16 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the last ch-3 sp of round 3, (3 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 15 times, dc in the last

ch-3 sp of round 3; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 dc) Check gauge.

Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, (fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, 3 dc in the next dc) 15 times, fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, dc in the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (80 sts)

Round 6: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, dc in each of the next 3 dc) 15 times, fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, dc in the last dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (80 sts)

Round 7: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, dc in the next dc, (fpsc dec over the next 2 fpdc, dc in the next dc, 3 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 15 times, fpsc dec over the next 2 fpdc, dc in the next dc, dc in the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (96 sts)

Round 8: Ch 1, bpsc around the first dc of round 7, bpsc in the next dc, bpdc in the next dc, skip next fpsc dec, (bpdc in the next dc, bpsc in each of the next 3 dc, bpdc in the next dc, skip next fpsc dec) 15 times, bpdc in the next dc, bpsc in the next dc; join with a sl st in the first bpsc. (80 sts)

Round 9: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, (dc in each of the next 9 sts, 3 dc in the next st) 7

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times, dc in each of the next 9 sts, dc in the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3, ch 1, turn. (96 dc)

Round 10: Sc in the same st as joining, *trc in the next dc, (sc in the next dc, trc in the next dc) 5 times, (sc, trc, sc) in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 6 times, trc in the next dc, (sc in the next dc, trc in the next dc) 5 times, (sc, trc) in the same st as the first st as the first sc; join with a sl st in the first sc, ch 1, turn. (112 sts)

Round 11 (joining round first motif only): Sc in the same st as joining, (ch 3, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 55 times, ch 3; join with a sl st in the first sc. (56 ch-3 sps) Fasten off.

Round 11 (all remaining motifs): Join using the Flat Braid joining method.

Filler Square (make 35 and join to afghan as you complete each square)


Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 15 more trc in the ring; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4, ch 1, turn. (16 trc)

Round 2: Sc in the first trc, trc in the same trc, (sc in the next trc, trc in the same trc) 15 times; join with a sl st in the first sc, ch 1, turn. (16 sc + 16 trc = 32 sts)

Round 3: Sc in the same sc as joining, (ch 3, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 15 times, ch 1, join with a hdc in the first sc to form the last ch 3 sp of round 3. (16 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, (trc, 2 dc) in the last ch-3 sp of round 3, 2 hdc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next ch-3 sp, 2 hdc in the next ch-3 sp, *(2 dc, 3 trc, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, 2 hdc in the next ch-3 sp, sc in the next ch-3 sp, 2 hdc in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (2 dc, trc) in the last ch-3 sp of round 3; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4. (48 sts)


EdgingAttach yarn with a sc in any ch-3 loop on the perimeter of the afghan, ch 2, hdc in the side of the joining sc, (sc in the next ch-3 loop, ch 2, hdc in the side of the sc) around; join with a sl st in the joining sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Happy Crocheting!

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SECTION 1

Grenoble Matelassé AfghanMaterials:

About 70 ounces of Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm)

Gauge: Rounds 1-5 = 3 1/4” across

Finished size:

Finished motif size: About 7 1/2” across, without joining round

Finished filler square size: About 2 1/2” across


Special stitches used: bpdc, fpdc, (see glossary)

Joining MethodThe octagons are joined-as-you-go using the Flat Braid method of joining. One side of the octagon motif consists of the stitches between two corner treble crochets (the six ch-3 loops between trebles on round 13 of the first octagon.) This afghan is constructed with six rows of nine motifs each.

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GRENOBLE MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt



Ch 6; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15 more dc in the ring; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (16 dc)

Round 2: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in each of the first 2 dc, ch 1, (fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 1) 7 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 8 ch-1 spaces)

Round 3: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in each of the first 2 fpdc, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 7 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 8 sc & 16 ch-1 spaces)

Round 4: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in each of the first 2 fpdc, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp,

ch 1, (fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 7 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 16 sc & 24 ch-1 spaces)

Round 5: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in each of the first 2 fpdc, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 2 times, * fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 2 times* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 24 sc & 32 ch-1 spaces) Check gauge.

Round 6: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in the first fpdc, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 3 times, *fpdc in the next fpdc, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 3 times* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 32 sc & 32 ch-1 spaces)

Round 7: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in the first fpdc, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, skip next sc sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, skip next sc, *fpdc in the next fpdc, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, skip next sc sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, skip next sc* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 24 sc & 24 dc & 32 ch-1 spaces)

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Round 8: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in the first fpdc, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp, bpdc in each of the next 3 dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc, * fpdc in the next fpdc, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp, bpdc in each of the next 3 dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 24 bpdc &16 sc & 16 dc & 24 ch-1 spaces)

Round 9: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in the first fpdc, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp, bpdc in the next dc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc, bpdc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc, * fpdc in the next fpdc, ch 1, dc in the next ch-1 sp, bpdc in the next dc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc, bpdc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, fpdc in the next fpdc, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 40 bpdc & 8 sc & 16 dc & 16 ch-1 spaces)

Round 10: Ch 1, loosely, fpdc in the first fpdc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, bpdc in the next dc, bpdc in each of the next 5 bpdc, bpdc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, fpdc in the next fpdc, skip next sc, * fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, bpdc in the next dc, bpdc in each of the next 5 bpdc, bpdc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, fpdc in the next fpdc,

skip next sc* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (16 fpdc & 56 bpdc & 16 dc)

Round 11: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), yo, insert hook under the front posts of both the last fpdc and the first fpdc of round 10 and complete a dc to form a joined fpdc, bpdc in the next dc, bpdc in each of the next 7 bpdc, bpdc in the next dc, (yo, insert hook under the posts of both of the next 2 fpdc and complete a dc to form a joined fpdc, bpdc in the next dc, bpdc in each of the next 7 bpdc, bpdc in the next dc) 7 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first joined fpdc. (8 joined fpdc & 72 bpdc)

Round 12: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 4 bpdc, (dc, trc, dc) in the next bpdc, *dc in each of the next 4 bpdc, dc in the next joined fpdc, dc in each of the next 4 bpdc, (dc, trc, dc) in the next bpdc* Repeat from * to * 6 times, dc in each of the next 4 bpdc; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 3. (88 dc & 8 trc))

Round 13 (first motif only): Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 3, skip next st, (sc in the next st, ch 3, skip the next st) 47 times; join with a sl st in the first sc. (48 ch-3 spaces) Fasten off.


Filler Square 3

(Make 24 and join to afghan as you complete each square)

Ch 6; join with a sl st to form a ring.


Round 2: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 2 dc in the same st as joining,*dc in each of the next 3 dc, (2 dc, trc, 2 dc) in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the same st as the first 2 dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4. (32 sts)

Round 3: Ch 4 to count as the first dc, work 2 dc in the same st as joining, *bpdc in each of the next 7 dc, (2 dc, trc, 2 dc) in the next trc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, bpdc in each of the next 7 dc, 2 dc in the same st as the first 2 dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4. (48 sts)


EdgingAttach yarn with a sc in any ch-3 loop on the perimeter of the afghan, ch 2, hdc in the side of the joining sc, (sc in the next ch-3 loop, ch 2, hdc in the side of the sc) around; join with a sl st in the joining sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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SECTION 1

Marseille Matelassé AfghanMaterials:

About 60 ounces of Caron One Pound worsted weight yarnCrochet hooks sizes H (5.00 mm) and G (4.00 mm)

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 3 ¼” across

Finished size:

Octagon motif size: 8” across

Filler square size: 2 1/2” across


Special Stitches used: puff st (see glossary)

Joining MethodThe octagons are joined-as-you-go using the Flat Braid method of joining. One side of the octagon motif consists of the stitches between two corner treble crochets (the 5 ch-3 loops between trebles on round 8 of the first octagon.) This afghan is constructed with five rows of seven motifs each.

Octagon motif

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MARSEILLE MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt


(make 35 and join as you complete each motif)

Using size H hook, ch 5; join with a sl st to form a ring.


Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 3, puff st into the side of the sc, (sc in the next dc, ch 3, puff st into the side of the sc) 11 times; join with a sl st in the first sc. (12 puff sts)

Round 3: Sl st into the first ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in the same ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 11 times; join with a sl st in the first sc. (12 ch-3 sps) Check gauge.

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp, (dc in the next sc, 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 11 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 dc)

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 3, puff st into the side of the sc, skip next dc, (sc in the next dc, ch 3, puff st into the side of the sc, skip next dc) 23 times; join with a sl st in the first sc. (24 puff sts)

Round 6: Sl st into the first ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in the same ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 22 times, sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round. (24 ch-3 sps)

Round 7: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, work 1 more dc in the first ch-3 sp, (dc in the next sc, 2 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 2 times, dc in the next sc, *(dc, trc, dc) in the next ch-3 sp, (dc in the next sc, 2 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 2 times, dc in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 6 times, dc in the first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4. (80 sts) Pattern note: the 9 dc between trcs on this round = one side of the octagon.

Round 8 (first motif only): Change to size G hook. Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 3, skip next st, (sc in the next st, ch 3, skip next st) 95 times; join with a sl st in the first sc.

Round 8 (all remaining motifs): Using size G hook, join to afghan using Flat Braid joining method.


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Using size G hook, ch 5; join with a sl st in the first sc to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 dc in the ring, (ch 3, work 3 dc in the ring) 3 times; ch 1, join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the first ch-3 sp for the next round. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in each of the next 3 dc, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in each of the next 3 dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 3 dc in the first ch-3 sp; join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round.

Round 3 (joining round): Ch 1, sc in the first ch-2 sp, join to an open space in the afghan using the Flat Braid joining method.

EdgingAttach yarn with a sc in any ch-3 sp on the perimeter of the afghan, ch 3, puff st into the side of the sc, (sc in the next ch-3

sp, ch 3, puff st into the side of the sc) around; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

(Lap-ghan size illustration)

Happy Crocheting!

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Orléans Matelassé AfghanMaterials:

72 ounces of Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarnCrochet hook size G (4.00 mm)Yarn needle

Gauge: Rounds 1-3 of the octagon = 2 1/2” across

Finished size:

Finished motif size: 7 1/2” across

Finished filler square: 3” across


Special stitches used: pc, bpdc, bpsc, bphdc (see glossary)

Joining method: Sewing

Octagon motif (make 48)

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ORLÉANS MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt


Ch 5 ; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), work 8 hdc in the ring, join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. (8 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 2, pc in the first hdc, ch 3, (pc in the next hdc, ch 3) 6 times, pc in the last hdc, ch 1, join with a hdc in the top of the first pc to form the last ch-3 sp of round 2. (8 pc & 8 ch-3 sps)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the last ch-3 sp of round 2, (ch 4, skip next pc st, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 7 times, ch 2; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the last ch-4 sp of round 3. (8 sc & 8 ch-4 sps) Check gauge.

Round 4: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, (dc, hdc, sc) in the last ch-4 sp of round 3, *skip next sc, (sc, hdc, dc, trc, dc, hdc, sc) in the next ch-4 sp* Repeat from * to * 6 times, skip next

sc, (sc, hdc, dc) in the last ch-4 sp of round 3; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4. (56 sts)

Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the joining, bpdc around the next dc, bpdc around the next hdc, (skip next 2 sc, bpdc around the next hdc, bpdc around the next dc, 5 dc in the top of the next trc, bpdc around the next dc, bpdc around the next hdc) 7 times, skip next 2 sc, bpdc around the next hdc, bpdc around the next dc, 2 dc in the same st as the first 2 dc; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 3. (72 sts)

Round 6: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the joining, bpdc around each of the next 2 dc, bpdc around the next bpdc, (skip next 2 bpdc, bpdc around the next bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 dc, 5 dc in the top of the next dc, bpdc around each of the next 2 dc, bpdc around the next bpdc) 7 times, skip next 2 bpdc, bpdc around the next bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 dc, 2 dc in the same st as the first 2 dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (88 sts)

Round 7: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the joining, bpdc around each of the next 2 dc, bpdc around each of the next 2 bpdc, (skip next 2 bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 dc, 5 dc in the top of the next dc, bpdc around each of the next 2 dc, bpdc around each of the next 2 bpdc) 7 times, skip next 2 bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 bpdc, bpdc around each of the next

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2 dc, 2 dc in the same st as the first 2 dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (104 sts)

Round 8: Ch 1, bpsc around the beginning ch-3 of round 7, bpsc around the next dc, bphdc around the next dc, bphdc around the next bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 bpdc, (skip next 2 bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 bpdc, bphdc around the next bpdc, bphdc around the next dc, bpsc around each of the next 3 dc, bphdc around the next dc, bphdc around the next bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 bpdc) 7 times, skip next 2 bpdc, bpdc around each of the next 2 bpdc, bphdc around the next bpdc, bphdc around the next dc, bpsc around the next dc; join with a sl st in the first bpsc. (88 sts)

Round 9: Beg pc st in the same st as joining, dc in each of the next 10 sts, (pc st in the next bpsc, dc in each of the next 10 sts) 7 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beg pc st. (88 sts)

Round 10: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, dc in the same st as joining, dc in each of the next 10 dc, *(dc, trc, dc) in the next pc st, dc in each of the next 10 dc* Repeat from * to * 6 times, dc in the same st as the first trc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (104 sts) Fasten off.

Filler square (Make 35)

Ch 5 ; join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), work 8 hdc in the ring, join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. (8 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 2, pc in the first hdc, ch 3, (pc in the next hdc, ch 3) 6 times, pc in the last hdc, ch 1, join with a hdc in the top of the first pc to form the last ch-3 sp of round 2. (8 pc & 8 ch-3 sps)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the last ch-3 sp of round 2, (ch 3, skip next pc st, sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 5, skip next pc st, sc in the next ch-3 sp) 3 times, ch 3, skip next pc st, sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 2, join with a dc in the first sc to form the last ch-5 sp of round 3. (8 sc & 4 ch-3 sps & 4 ch-5 sps)

Round 4: Ch 4 to count as the first trc, (trc, 2 dc) in the last ch-5 sp of round 3, *dc in the next sc, 2 dc in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next sc, (2 dc, 4 trc, 2 dc) in the next ch-5 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, dc in the next sc, 2 dc in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next sc, (2 dc, 2 trc) in the last ch-5 sp of round 3;

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join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 4. (48 sts) Fas-ten off.

JoiningThe motifs and filler squares of this afghan are sewn together with the same yarn using a running stitch through the back loop only (when the front of the afghan is facing you) of the stitches. Since you will be sewing with the back side facing you, your sewing stitches should be through the front loops of the crochet stitches on the back side. Holding right sides to-

gether, sew motifs together along one side through 14 stitches (the center trc of one corner of the motif to, and including, the center trc of the next corner of the motif.) Since you will be sewing with the back side facing you, your sewing stitches should be through the front loops of the crochet stitches on the back side. Sew 8 motifs together in this manner to form the first motif row of the length of the afghan. (Sew together 8 more motifs) 5 times to form the additional 5 rows of the length of the afghan. Sew the 6 rows of motifs together to form the 6-motif width of the afghan. Sew the 35 filler squares into the 35 empty spaces between motifs to complete the body of the afghan.

EdgingAttach yarn with a sl st in any stitch on the perimeter of the afghan, (ch 1 tightly, sl st in the next st) around the perimeter of the afghan, ch 1; join with a sl st in the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Versailles Matelassé AfghanMaterials :

About 75 oz. Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm) or size needed to achieve

gaugeStitch marker

Gauge:

Gauge (octagon motif): Rounds 1-3 = 2 ¾” across; rounds 1-8 = 5” across

Gauge (filler motif): Rounds 1-2 = 2 ½” across

Finished size:

Finished octagon motif size: 8 3/4” across

Finished filler motif size: 2 1/2” across


Special stitches used: pc (see glossary)

Joining Method

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VERSAILLES MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt


The octagons are joined-as-you-go using the Flat Braid method of joining. One side of the octagon motif consists of the stitches between two center double crochets between two corners (the six ch-3 loops between corners on round 13 of the first octagon.) This afghan is constructed with five rows of seven motifs each.


Ch 5, join with a sl st in the first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc in the ring; join with a sl st in the first sc. (8 sc)

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, work 2 dc in each remaining sc around; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (16 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), pc in the same st as joining, ch 1, (pc, ch 1) in each remaining dc around; join with a sl st in the top of the first pc. (16 pc & 16 ch-1 sps)) Mark the last ch-1 sp with a stitch marker. Check gauge.

Round 4: Ch 1, sc into the first pc, (ch 5, sc into the next pc) 15 times, ch 2, join with a dc in the first sc to form the last ch-5 sp of the round. (16 ch-5 loops)

Round 5: (Pattern note: Round 5 is worked entirely behind round 4.) 2 dc in the marked ch-1 sp of round 3 (sc through the two vertical bars in the back of the next sc on round 4, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp of round 3) 15 times, sc through the two ver-tical bars in the back of the next sc on round 4, dc in the same ch-1 sp as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (48 dc & 16 sc = 64 sts) Remove stitch marker from round 3. Mark the last sc of round 5 with the stitch marker.

Round 6: Ch 1, insert hook under the last ch-5 sp of round 4 and into the joining st of round 5 and complete a sc, (ch 5, in-sert hook under the next ch-5 loop of round 4 and into the top of the center dc of the next 3-dc group of round 5 and com-plete a sc) 15 times, ch 2, join with a dc in the first sc to form the last ch-5 sp of the round. (16 ch-5 sps)

Round 7: (Pattern note: Round 7 is worked entirely behind round 6.) 2 dc in the marked sc of round 5, (sc through the two vertical bars in the back of the next sc on round 6, 3 dc in

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the next sc of round 5) 15 times, sc through the two vertical bars in the back of the next sc on round 6, dc in the same sc as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (48 dc & 16 sc = 64 sts) Remove stitch marker from round 5.

Round 8: Ch 1, insert hook under the last ch-5 sp of round 6 and into the joining st of round 7 and complete a sc, *sc in each of the next (dc, sc, dc) on round 7, insert hook under the next ch-5 loop of round 6 and into the top of the next dc of round 7 and complete a sc* Repeat from * to * 15 times, sc in each of the next (dc, sc, dc) on round 7; join with a sl st in the first sc. (64 sc) Check gauge.

Round 9: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), pc in the same st as joining, (dc in the next sc, pc in the next sc) 31 times, dc in the next sc; join with a sl st in the top of the first pc. (32 pc + 32 dc = 64 sts)

Round 10: Ch 1, (sc in the next pc, sc in the next dc) 32 times; join with a sl st in the first sc. (64 sc)

Round 11: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, (dc in each of the next 7 sc, 3 dc in the next sc) 7 times, dc in each of the next 7 dc, dc in the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (80 dc)

Round 12: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, (dc in each of the next 9 sc, 3 dc in the next sc) 7

times, dc in each of the next 9 dc, dc in the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (96 dc)

Round 13 (first motif only): Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, (ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 47 times, ch 3; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off.



Attach each of the filler squares using the Flat Braid method after all octagons are joined.



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Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), pc in the same st as joining, ch 1, (pc, ch 1) in each of the remaining 11 dc around; join with a sl st in the first pc. (12 pc)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, (hdc, sc) in the same st as joining, *sc in the next ch-1 sp, (sc in the next pc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in the next pc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the next ch-1 sp, (sc in the next pc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, (sc, hdc) in the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (40 sts)

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, hdc in the same st as joining, *sc in each of the next 9 sts, (hdc, dc, hdc) in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in each of the next 9 sts, hdc in the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 sts)


EdgingAttach yarn with a sc in any ch-3 sp, ch 3, hdc in the side of the sc, (sc in the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, hdc in the side of the sc) around the perimeter of the afghan; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Flat Braid Joining for Octagons

Step 1

First octagon completed with last round (for the first octagon only) completed.

Step 2

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FLAT BRAID JOINING FOR OCTAGONS


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Begin joining the second octagon to the first octagon. On the second octagon, sc in the same st as joining (ch 3, skip next st, sc in the next st) across until you complete a sc in the next cor-ner st, ch 2, remove hook from st.

Step 3

Insert hook from the top into a ch-3 space to the left of a cor-ner on the first octagon and re-hook the dropped st on the sec-

ond octagon and pull up through the ch-3 space on the first oc-tagon.

Step 4

Ch 1, skip next st on the second octagon, sc in the next st on the second octagon.

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Step 5

Ch 2, remove hook from stitch, insert hook into the next ch-3 sp on the first octagon, re-hook dropped st on the second octa-gon and pull the st up through the ch-3 sp on the first octa-gon.

Step 6

Ch 1, skip next st on the second octagon, sc in the next st on the second octagon.

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Step 7

Continue joining the first and second octagons in this manner until you have completed a sc in the next corner stitch. (One side of first and second octagons has been joined.)

Step 8

(Ch 3, skip next st on the second octagon, sc in the next st on the second octagon) around, ch 3; join with a sl st in the first sc on the second octagon. Fasten off.

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Step 9

Continue joining octagons together to form the first row of octagons. To do this, counting counterclockwise, skip the next three sides of of the last octagon and begin joining the next oc-tagon in the ch-3 sp on the far right side of the fourth side of the last octagon. Join next octagon to the last octagon by re-

peating steps 2 through 8. Join as many octagons as indicated in the pattern to complete the first row of octagons.

Step 10

To join the first octagon of the next row of octagons to the first row of octagons, ch 1, sc in the same st as joining on the new octagon, (ch 3, skip next st on the new octagon, sc in the next

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st on the new octagon) across until you complete a sc in the next corner, then skip one side to the right of the joining seam on the first octagon and join the new octagon to the next side of first octagon by repeat steps 2 through 8.

Step 11

To join additional octagons to the next row of octagons, ch 1, sc in the same st as joining on the new octagon, (ch 3, skip next st on the new octagon, sc in the next st on the new octa-gon) across until you complete a sc in the next corner st on the new octagon, skip the next side on the previous octagon, join with flat braid to the next side on the previous octagon, (ch 3, skip next st on the new octagon, sc in the next st on the new

octagon) across until you complete a sc in the next corner st on the new octagon, skip the next side on the second octagon of the first row of octagons, join new square to the next side on the second octagon on the first row of octagons using the flat braid method. (Note: this joining will leave an empty dia-mond between four octagons. This is where the filler squares will be added.) After joining the new octagon, continue around the new octagon working (ch 3, skip next st, sc in the next st) until you reach the first sc on the new octagon, ch 3; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Continue joining octagons this way until all octagons are joined.

Step 12

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To join filler squares, ch 1, sc in the same st as joining on the filler square, ch 2, remove hook from stitch, insert hook from the top into the first ch-3 sp on the side of any of the four octagons surrounding the empty space and work in flat braid around until the filler square is completely joined; join with a sl st in the first sc on the filler square. Fasten off.

Finish afghan by joining all filler squares to all empty spaces.

Happy Crocheting!

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Lille Matelassé Circular Baby Afghan Materials:

About 20 ounces of Bernat Baby Sport Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm) or size needed to achieve

gauge Stitch marker

Gauge: Rounds 1-4 = 4”

Finished size: About 35” diameter

Special stitches used: pc, fpdc, bpdc, dc dec (see glossary)

Pattern note: You may find some rounds tend to cup or ruffle the piece. This is normal for this pattern. Subsequent rounds will alleviate the cupping or ruffling.

Pattern note: When working a hdc through the 2 vertical bars on the back of a sc, pull the first loop of the hdc up long enough to match the height of the previous dc.

Pattern note: This pattern uses 5 dc in each popcorn.


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LILLE MATELASSÉ CIRCU-LAR BABY AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt



Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc of the popcorn, 4 dc in the same st as joining, turn, sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form a beginning popcorn (beg pc), turn, dc in the same st, (pc in the next dc, dc in the same dc) 11 times; join with a sl st in the center (the space created by the sl st) of the beg pc. (12 pc & 12 dc)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, (ch 3, sc in the center of the next pc) 11 times, ch 3; join with a sl st in the first sc. (12 sc & 12 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 5 dc in the next ch-3 sp, (dc in the next sc, 5 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 11 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (72 dc) Check gauge.

Round 5: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the first 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 3 dc, (fpdc in each of the next 3 dc, bpdc in each of the next 3 dc) 11 times, fpdc in the last dc; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (72 sts)

Rounds 6-9: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the first 2 fpdc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc, (fpdc in each of the next 3 fpdc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc) 11 times, fpdc in the last fpdc; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (72 sts)

Round 10: Ch 1, fpsc in each of the first 2 fpdc, bpsc in each of the next 3 bpdc, (fpsc in each of the next 3 fpdc, bpsc in each of the next 3 bpdc) 11 times, fpsc in the last fpdc; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpsc. (72 sts)

Round 11: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, beg pc in the same st as joining, dc in the next st, (pc in the next st, dc in the next st) 35 times; join with a sl st in the center of the beg pc. (36 pc & 36 dc) Mark the last dc of this round.

Round 12: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, (ch 5, sc in the center of the next pc) 35 times, ch 2; join with a dc in the first sc to form the first ch-5 loop of the next round. (36 sc & 36 ch-5 loops)

Round 13: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 12, 2 dc in the marked dc on round 11, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 12, (3 dc in the next dc on round 11, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 12) 35 times, dc in the marked dc on round 11; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (144 sts) Re-move marker from round 11. Mark the last hdc of round 13.

Round 14: Insert hook under the first ch-5 loop on round 12 and into the top of the first dc on round 13 and complete a sc, *ch 5, skip next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 13, insert hook under the next ch-5 loop on round 12 and into the next dc on round 13 and complete a sc.* Repeat from * to * 34 times, ch 2; join

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with a dc in the first sc to form the first ch-5 loop of the next round. (36 sc & 36 ch-5 loops)

Round 15: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 14, 2 dc in the marked hdc on round 13, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 14, *dc in each of the next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 13, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 14.* Repeat from * to * 34 times, dc in the marked hdc on round 13; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (144 sts) Remove marker from round 13. Mark the last hdc of round 15.

Round 16: Insert hook under the first ch-5 loop on round 14 and into the top of the first dc on round 15 and complete a sc, *ch 6, skip next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 15, insert hook under the next ch-6 loop on round 14 and into the next dc on round 15 and complete a sc.* Repeat from * to * 34 times, ch 3; join with a dc in the first sc to form the first ch-6 loop of the next round. (36 sc & 36 ch-6 loops)

Round 17: Working behind the ch-6 loops on round 16, 2 dc in the marked hdc on round 15, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 16, *dc in each of the next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 15, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 16.* Repeat from * to * 34 times, dc in the marked hdc on row 15; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (144 sts) Remove marker from round 15. Mark the last hdc of round 17.




Round 21: Working behind the ch-6 loops on round 20, 2 dc in the marked hdc on round 19, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 20, *dc in each of the next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 19, hdc through the two vertical

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bars on the back of the next sc on round 20.* Repeat from * to * 34 times, dc in the marked hdc on row 19; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (144 sts) Remove marker from round 19.

Round 22: Insert hook under the first ch-6 loop on round 20 and into the top of the first dc on round 21 and complete a sc, *sc in each of the next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 21, insert hook under the next ch-6 loop on round 20 and into the next dc on round 21 and complete a sc.* Repeat from * to * 34 times, sc in each of the next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 21; join with a sl st in the first sc. (144 sc)

Round 23: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, beg pc in the same st as joining, dc in the next st, (pc in the next st, dc in the next st) 71 times; join with a sl st in the center of the beg pc. (72 pc & 72 dc)


Round 25: Sl st into the next ch-2 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same ch-2 sp, (3 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 71 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (216 dc)

Round 26: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the first 3 dc, bpdc in each of the next 3 dc, (fpdc in each of the next 3 dc, bpdc in each of

the next 3 dc) 35 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (216 sts)

Rounds 27-30: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the first 3 fpdc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc, (fpdc in each of the next 3 fpdc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc) 35 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (216 sts)

Round 31: Ch 1, fpsc in each of the first 3 fpdc, bpsc in each of the next 3 bpdc, (fpsc in each of the next 3 fpdc, bpsc in

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each of the next 3 bpdc) 35 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpsc. (216 sts)

Round 32: Sl st into the next fpsc, ch 3 to count as the first dc, beg pc in the same fpsc, dc dec over the next 2 sts, (pc in the next st, dc dec over the next 2 ) 71 times; join with a sl st in the center of the beg pc. (72 pc & 72 dc dec) Mark the last dc dec of round 32.


Round 34: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 33, 2 dc in the marked dc dec on round 32, hdc through the two verti-cal bars on the back of the next sc on round 33, (3 dc in the next dc dec on round 32, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 33) 71 times, dc in the marked dc dec on round 32; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (288 sts) Remove marker from round 32. Mark the last hdc of round 34.

Round 35: Insert hook under the first ch-5 loop on round 33 and into the top of the first dc on round 34 and complete a sc, *ch 5, skip next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 34, insert hook under the next ch-5 loop on round 33 and into the next dc on round 34 and complete a sc.* Repeat from * to * 71 times, ch 2; join

with a dc in the first sc to form the first ch-5 loop of the next round. (72 sc & 72 ch-5 loops)

Round 36: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 35, 2 dc in the marked hdc on round 34, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 34, *dc in each of the next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 34, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 35.* Repeat from * to * 71 times, dc in the marked hdc on round 13; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (288 sts) Remove marker from round 34. Mark the last hdc of round 36.



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Round 42: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 41, 2 dc in the marked hdc on round 40, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 41, *dc in each of the next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 40, hdc through the two vertical

bars on the back of the next sc on round 41.* Repeat from * to * 71 times, dc in the marked hdc on row 39; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (288 sts) Remove marker from round 38.


Round 44: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, beg pc in the same st as joining, dc in the next st, (pc in the next st, dc in the next st) 144 times; join with a sl st in the center of the beg pc. (144 pc & 144 dc)


Round 46: Sl st into the next ch-1 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same ch-1 sp, (3 dc in the next ch-1 sp) 143 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (432 dc)

Round 47: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the first 3 dc, bpdc in each of the next 3 dc, (fpdc in each of the next 3 dc, bpdc in each of

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the next 3 dc) 71 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (432 sts)

Rounds 48-51: Ch 1, fpdc in each of the first 3 fpdc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc, (fpdc in each of the next 3 fpdc, bpdc in each of the next 3 bpdc) 71 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (432 sts)

Round 52: Ch 1, fpsc in each of the first 3 fpdc, bpsc in each of the next 3 bpdc, (fpsc in each of the next 3 fpdc, bpsc in each of the next 3 bpdc) 71 times; join with a sl st in the top of the first fpsc. (432 sts)

Round 53: Sl st into the next fpsc, ch 3 to count as the first dc, beg pc in the same fpsc, dc dec over the next 2 sts, (pc in the next st, dc dec over the next 2 ) 143 times; join with a sl st in the center of the beg pc. (144 pc & 144 dc dec) Mark the last dc dec of round 53.


Round 55: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 54, 2 dc in the marked dc dec on round 53, hdc through the two verti-cal bars on the back of the next sc on round 54, (3 dc in the next dc dec on round 53, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 54) 143 times, dc in the

marked dc dec on round 53; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (576 sts) Remove marker from round 53. Mark the last hdc of round 55.


Round 57: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 56, 2 dc in the marked hdc on round 55, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 56, (3 dc in the next hdc on round 55, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 56) 143 times, dc in the marked hdc on round 55; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (576 sts) Remove marker from round 55. Mark the last hdc of round 57.


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Round 62: Insert hook under the first ch-5 loop on round 60 and into the top of the first dc on round 61 and complete a sc, *ch 5, skip next (dc, hdc, dc) on round 61, insert hook under

the next ch-5 loop on round 60 and into the next dc on round 61 and complete a sc.* Repeat from * to * 143 times, ch 2; join with a dc in the first sc to form the first ch-5 loop of the next round. (144 sc & 144 ch-5 loops)

Round 63: Working behind the ch-5 loops on round 62, 2 dc in the marked hdc on round 61, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 62, (3 dc in the next hdc on round 61, hdc through the two vertical bars on the back of the next sc on round 62) 143 times, dc in the marked hdc on round 61; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (576 sts) Remove marker from round 61.


Round 65: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, beg pc in the same sc as joining, skip next 3 sc, 5 trc (shell) in the next sc, skip next 3 sc, (pc in the next sc, skip next 3 sc, 5 trc (shell) in the next sc, skip next 3 sc) 71 times; join with a sl st in the first begin-ning pc. (72 pc & 72 shells)

Round 66: Ch 1, sc in the same pc as joining, hdc in the next trc, 2 hdc in each of the next 3 trc, hdc in the next trc, (sc in

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the next pc, hdc in the next trc, 2 hdc in each of the next 3 trc, hdc in the next trc) 71 times; join with a sl st in the first sc. (72 pc & 576 hdc)

Round 67 (optional): Sl st loosely in each st around; join with a sl st in the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Paris Matelassé Circular Baby Afghan

Materials:20 ounces of Bernat Baby Sport sport weight yarnCrochet hook size G (4.00 mm) or size needed to achieve

gauge

Special Stitches used: fpdc, bpdc, fpsc, puff st (see glos-sary)


Finished size: 36” diameter

Pattern note: You may find some rounds tend to cup or ruffle the piece. This is normal for this pattern. Subsequent rounds will alleviate the cupping or ruffling.


Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the ring, join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3; ch 1, turn. (12 dc)

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PARIS MATELASSÉ CIRCULAR BABY AFGHAN


Round 2: (Sc, trc) in each dc around, join with a sl st in the first sc; ch 1, turn. (24 sts)

Round 3: Sc in the same st as joining, ch 3, skip next trc, (sc in the next sc, ch 3, skip next trc) 11 times, join with a sl st in the first sc. (12 ch-3 spaces)

Round 4: Sl st into the first ch-3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 3 more dc in the same ch-3 sp, (4 dc in the next ch-3 sp) 11 times, join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 dc) Check gauge.

Round 5: Ch 1 loosely, fpdc in the first dc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc, ( fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc) 11 times, fpdc in the last dc, join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (48 sts)

Rounds 6- 7: Ch 1 loosely, fpdc in the first fpdc, ch 1, bpdc in each of the next 2 bpdc, ch 1, ( fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, ch 1, bpdc in each of the next 2 bpdc, ch 1) 11 times, fpdc in the last fpdc, join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (48 sts, not counting the ch-1 sps)

Round 8: Ch 1, fpsc in the last fpdc of round 7, ch 6, skip next (fpdc, ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc, turn , 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (rolling cable made), turn, working be-hind the rolling cable, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp, *fpsc in the next fpdc (behind the last rolling cable), ch 6, skip next (fpdc,

ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc, turn , 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (rolling cable made), turn, working behind the rolling cable, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 9 times, fpsc in the next fpdc (behind the last rolling cable), ch 6, skip next (fpdc, ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc (in front of the first rolling cable), turn , 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (rolling cable made), turn, working behind the rolling cable, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip first fpsc; join with a sl st in the next sc. (12 roll-ing cables)

Round 9: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 5 sc, skip next 2 fpsc, (dc in each of the next 6 sc, skip next 2 fpsc) 11 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (72 dc)

Round 10: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each remaining dc around, join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3, ch 1; turn. (72 dc)

Round 11: (Sc, trc) in each dc around, join with a sl st in the first sc; ch 1, turn. (144 sts)


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Round 13: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same ch-2 sp, (2 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 71 times, join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (144 dc)

Round 14: Ch 1 loosely, fpdc in each of the first 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc, ( fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc) 35 times, join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (144 sts)

Rounds 15-18: Ch 1 loosely, fpdc in each of the first 2 fpdc, bpdc in each of the next 2 bpdc, (fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, bpdc in each of the next 2 bpdc) 35 times, join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (144 sts)

Rounds 19-20: Ch 1 loosely, fpdc in each of the first 2 fpdc, ch 1, bpdc in each of the next 2 bpdc, ch 1, (fpdc in each of the next 2 fpdc, ch 1, bpdc in each of the next 2 bpdc, ch 1) 35 times, join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (144 sts, not counting the ch-1 sps)

Round 21: Ch 1, fpsc in the first fpdc of round 20, ch 6, skip next (fpdc, ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc, turn, 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (rolling cable made), turn, working behind the rolling cable, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp, *fpsc in the next fpdc (behind the last rolling cable), ch 6, skip next (fpdc, ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc, turn , 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (rolling cable made), turn, working behind the rolling ca-

ble, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 33 times, fpsc in the next fpdc (behind the last rolling cable), ch 6, skip next (fpdc, ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc (in front of the first rolling cable), turn , 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (roll-ing cable made), turn, working behind the rolling cable, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip first fpsc; join with a sl st in the next sc. (36 rolling cables)

Round 22: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 5 sc, skip next 2 fpsc, (dc in each of the next 6 sc, skip next 2 fpsc) 35 times; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 3. (216 dc)


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Round 24: (Sc in the next dc, trc in the next dc) 108 times, join with a sl st in the first sc; ch 1, turn. (216 sts)



Round 27: Ch 1 loosely, fpdc in each of the first 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc, (fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, bpdc in each of the next 2 dc) 53 times, join with a sl st in the top of the first fpdc. (216 sts)



Round 34: Ch 1, fpsc in the first fpdc of round 7, ch 6, skip next (fpdc, ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc, turn, 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (rolling cable made), turn, working behind the rolling cable, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp, *fpsc in the next fpdc (behind the last rolling cable), ch 6, skip next (fpdc, ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc, turn , 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (rolling cable made), turn, working behind the rolling ca-ble, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp* Repeat from * to * 51 times, fpsc in the next fpdc (behind the last rolling cable), ch 6, skip next (fpdc, ch 1, 2 bpdc, ch 1, fpdc), fpsc in the next fpdc (in front of the first rolling cable), turn , 8 dc in the ch-6 sp (roll-ing cable made), turn, working behind the rolling cable, 2 sc in the first skipped ch-1 sp, sc in each of the next 2 bpdc, 2 sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip first fpsc; join with a sl st in the next sc. (54 rolling cables)

Round 35: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 5 sc, skip next 2 fpsc, (dc in each of the next 6 sc, skip next 2 fpsc) 53 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (324 dc)



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Pattern note: Please observe the changes from the estab-lished pattern sequence in rounds 47 and 48. The changes are marked in red.


Round 48: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 3 sc, skip next 2 fpsc, (dc in each of the next 6 sc, skip next 2 fpsc) 53 times; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 3. (484 dc)


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Round 52: Sl st into the first ch-1 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same ch-1 sp, (2 dc in the next ch-1 sp) 241times, join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (484 dc)





Round 62 (edging): Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 3 sc, ch 2, puff st from the side into the top of the last dc, skip next 2 fpsc, (dc in each of the next 4 sc, ch 2, puff st from the side into the top of the last dc, skip next 2 fpsc,) 120 times; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (484 dc and 121 puff sts) Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Clichy Matelassé AfghanMaterials:

20 ounces Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn for baby afghan or 62 ounces for full size afghan

Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm) or size needed to achieve gauge

Yarn needle


Finished size:

Finished size of motif: 7” across

Finished size of baby afghan: about 37” across

Finished size of afghan: about 65” across

Special stitches used: fpdc, fptrc (see glossary)


Hexagon motif (make 19 for baby afghan or 61 for full afghan)

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CLICHY MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt



Round 1: Ch 5 to count as the first dc and the first ch 2, dc in the ring, (ch 2, dc in the ring) 4 times; join with a hdc in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 1. (6 dc & 6 ch-2 sps)

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 1, fpdc in the next dc, (ch 2, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, fpdc in the next dc) 5 times; join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 2. (12 dc & 6 fpdc & 6 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 2, dc in the next dc, fptrc in the next dc, (ch 2, skip the next fpdc, 3 dc in the next ch-2 sp, dc in the next dc, fptrc in the next dc) 5 times, skip the last fpdc; join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 3. (24 dc & 6 fptrc & 6 ch-2 sps) Check gauge.

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 3, dc in each of the next 3 dc, fptrc in the next dc, (ch 2, skip the next fptrc, 3 dc in the next ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 3 dc, fptrc in the next dc) 5 times, skip the last fptrc; join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 4. (36 dc & 6 fptrc & 6 ch-2 sps)




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Round 8: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 7, dc in each of the next 11 dc, fptrc in the next dc, (ch 2, skip the next fptrc, 3 dc in the next ch-2 sp, dc in each of the next 11 dc, fptrc in the next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip the last fptrc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3. (84 dc & 6 fptrc & 6 ch-2 sps) Fasten off.

Joining The motifs of this afghan are sewn together with the same yarn using a running stitch. With the backs of the motifs fac-ing you, sew together the sides as shown in the illustration through the front loops only (this would be through the back loops only when the front side of the afghan is facing you.) One side = a ch st, 14 dc, a fptrc, and a ch st, for a total of 17 sts on each of the six sides of the motif. Begin with a center

hexagon motif and sew a hexagon motif to each of the six sides of the center hexagon for a total of seven hexagons. Sew the sides of these six motifs together. Then sew 2 hexagon mo-tifs to each of the outer six hexagon motifs. Sew the sides of these 12 motifs together. These additional 12 motifs bring the total number of hexagon motifs to 19. This completes the baby size afghan.

For a full size afghan, sew another 18 motifs to the outer pe-rimeter of the last 12 motifs for a total of 37 motifs. Then sew an additional 24 motifs to the outer perimeter of the last 18 motifs for a total of 61 motifs. This completes the joining for a full size afghan.

EdgingRound 1: Attach yarn with a sl st in an unworked ch-2 sp of any corner, ch 3 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1. Counting the ch-2 sps as one st, (skip next st, dc, in the next st, ch 1) around the perimeter of the afghan until you reach a seam, where you will dc in each ch-2 sp on either side of the seam without placing a ch 1 between them. Continue in this manner around the entire perimeter of the afghan, then join with a sl st in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4.

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each ch-1 sp and in each dc until you reach the 2 dc on either side of a seam. Dc dec in these 2 dc. Continue in this manner around the entire perimeter of the afghan; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 3.

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Round 3: Ch 1 tightly, (sl st in the next st, ch 1 tightly) around the outside of the afghan; join with a sl st in the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Rennes Matelassé Afghan (“Ice Crystal Afghan”) Materials:

About 60 ounces of white worsted weight acrylic yarn Crochet hook size H (5 mm), or size needed to achieve

gauge Two different colored 10” lengths of yarn to use as markers

when assembling the afghan

Gauge: Rounds 1-2 = about 2 1/2"Finished Size:

Finished size of motif (without edging/joining): About 9 1/2" from side to side

Finished size of Afghan: About 70” across widest points

Hexagon motif

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RENNES MATELASSÉ AFGHAN(“ICE CRYSTAL AFGHAN”)



Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the ring; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3; ch 1, turn (12 dc)

Round 2: (Sc, trc) in each dc around, join with a sl st to the first sc; ch 1, turn. (24 sts)

Round 3: Sc in the same st as joining, ch 1, skip next trc, sc in the next sc, ch 5, (skip next trc, sc in the next sc, ch 1, skip next trc, sc in the next sc, ch 5) 5 times, join with a sl st in the first sc; ch 1, turn. (6 ch-5 spaces)

Round 4: (Sc, trc) in each of the first 2 chains, (sc, trc, sc) in the next ch, (trc, sc) in each of the next 2 chains, skip next sc, sl st in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc, *(sc, trc) in each of the next 2 chains, (sc, trc, sc) in the next ch, (trc, sc) in each of the next 2 chains, skip next sc, sl st in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc* Repeat from * to * 4 times, join with a sl st in the first sc, sl st in the next trc, sl st in the next sc; ch 1, turn.

Round 5: Sc in same sc, ch 3, skip next (trc, sc, sl st, sc, trc), sc in the next sc, (ch 1, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 3 times, ch 3, *skip next (trc, sc, sl st, sc, trc), sc in the next sc, (ch 1, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 3 times, ch 3* Repeat from * to * 3 times, skip next (trc, sc, sl st, sc, trc), sc in the next sc, (ch 1, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next trc; join with a sl st in the first sc. (6 ch-3 spaces)

Round 6: Sl st into the first ch-3 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 6 more dc in the same sp, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next (sc, ch 1, sc), sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc, *7 dc in the next ch-3 sp, skip next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next (sc, ch 1, sc), sc in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc* Repeat from * to * 4 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3; ch 1, turn.

Round 7: Skip first sc, insert hook under the next skipped ch-1 sp on round 5 and complete a sl st around the ch-1 spaces on rounds 5 and 6, skip next sc, (sc trc) in each of the next 3 dc, (sc, trc, sc) in the next dc, *(trc, sc) in each of the next 3 dc, skip next sc, insert hook under the next skipped ch-1 sp on round 5 and complete a sl st around the ch-1 spaces on rounds 5 and 6, skip next sc, (sc trc) in each of the next 3 dc, (sc, trc, sc) in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 4 times, (trc, sc) in each of the next 2 dc, (trc, sc) in the next sl st, join with a sl st in the first sl st, sl st in the next sc, sl st in the next trc, sl st in the next sc; ch 1, turn.

Round 8: Sc in same sc, ch 4, skip next (trc, sc, sl st, sc, trc), sc in the next sc, (ch 1, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 5 times, ch 4, *skip next (trc, sc, sl st, sc, trc), sc in the next sc, (ch 1, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 5 times, ch 4* Repeat from * to * 3 times, skip next (trc, sc, sl st, sc, trc), sc in the next sc, (ch 1, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 4 times, ch 1, skip next trc; join with a sl st in the first sc. (6 ch-4 spaces)

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Round 9: Sl st into the first ch-4 sp, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 6 more dc in the same sp, skip next sc, 2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, (skip next sc, hdc in the next ch-1 sp) 3 times, skip next sc, 2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc, *7 dc in the next ch-4 sp, skip next sc, 2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, (skip next sc, hdc in the next ch-1 sp) 3 times, skip next sc, 2 dc in the next ch-1 sp, skip next sc* Repeat from * to * 4 times; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 10: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc, 3 dc in the next dc, (dc in each of the next 5 dc, dc in each of the next 3 hdc, dc in each of the next 5 dc, 3 dc in the next dc) 5 times, dc in each of the next 5 dc, dc in each of the next 3 hdc, dc in each of the next 2 dc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3, ch 1, turn.

Round 11: Sc in the same st as joining, trc in the next dc, (sc in the next dc, trc in the next dc) 5 times, (sc, trc, sc) in the next dc, * (trc in the next dc, sc in the next dc) 7 times, trc in the next dc, (sc, trc, sc) in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 4 times, trc in the next dc, sc in the next dc, trc in the next dc; join with a sl st in the first sc, ch 1, turn. Do not fasten off.

Edging/joining roundFirst motif: Sc in the same st as joining, (ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 2 times, ch 3, skip next trc, sc in the next sc, *(ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 8 times, ch 3, skip next trc, sc in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 4 times, ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 5 times, ch 2; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Pattern note: Tie a piece of contrasting yarn through the center of the first motif to help identify it when joining the remaining motifs. Move this yarn marker whenever you attach a new motif so that it always marks the previous motif.

Second motif: Sc in the same st as joining, (ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 2 times, ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into any ch-3 sp on the first motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the 2nd motif, sc in the next sc on the 2nd motif, (ch 1, drop st, insert hook from

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the front into the next ch-2 sp on the first motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the 2nd mo-tif, sc in the next sc on the 2nd motif) 8 times, ch 1, drop st, in-sert hook from the front into the next ch-3 sp on the first mo-tif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the 2nd motif, sc in the next sc on the 2nd motif, *(ch 2, skip next trc on the 2nd motif, sc in the next sc on the 2nd motif) 8 times, ch 3, skip next trc on the 2nd motif, sc in the next sc on the 2nd motif* Repeat from * to * 3 times, ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 5 times, ch 2; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off.

Pattern note: Tie a piece of a third color yarn through the center of the motif you just finished to help identify it as the “previous motif” when joining the remaining motifs.

Third, fourth, fifth motifs & sixth: Sc in the same st as joining, (ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 2 times, ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into the first ch-3 sp on the previous motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the current motif, sc in the next sc on the cur-rent motif, (ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into the next ch-2 sp on the previous motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the current motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif) 8 times, ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into the next ch-3 sp on the previous motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, insert hook from the front into the next ch-3 sp on the first motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the current

motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif, (ch 1, drop st, in-sert hook from the front into the next ch-2 sp on the first mo-tif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the 2nd motif, sc in the next sc on the 2nd motif) 8 times, *(ch 2, skip next trc on the current motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif) 8 times, ch 3, skip next trc on the current mo-tif, sc in the next sc on the current motif* Repeat from * to * 2 times, ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 5 times, ch 2; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off.

Seventh motif: Sc in the same st as joining, (ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 2 times, ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into the first ch-3 sp on the previous motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the cur-rent motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif, (ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into the next ch-2 sp on the pre-vious motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the current motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif) 8 times, ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into the next ch-3 sp on the previous motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, insert hook from the front into the next ch-3 sp on the first motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the current motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif, (ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into the next ch-2 sp on the first motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the 2nd motif, sc in the next sc on the 2nd motif) 8 times, ch 1, drop st, insert hook from the front into the next ch-3 sp on the first motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, insert hook from

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the front into the next ch-3 sp on the 2nd motif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-3 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the current motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif, (ch 1, drop st, in-sert hook from the front into the next ch-2 sp on the 2nd mo-tif, pick up st, pull st through the ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next trc on the current motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif) 8 times, *(ch 2, skip next trc on the current motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif) 8 times, ch 3, skip next trc on the cur-rent motif, sc in the next sc on the current motif* Repeat from * to * 1 time, ch 2, skip next trc, sc in the next sc) 5 times, ch 2; join with a sl st in thefirst sc. Fasten off.

Eighth motif: Work as for the second motif, joining to any of the 6 previous motifs.

Continue joining motifs around the outer perimeter of the pre-vious motifs in the manner established by joining motifs 2-8 in the order shown in the illustration..

BorderRound 1: Attach yarn with a sl st in any corner ch-3 sp of any motif, ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, work 2 dc in each ch-2 sp and 3 dc in each ch-3 sp around (do not work dc in the ch spaces that are connected to form the seams between the motifs); join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3; ch 1, turn.

Round 2: Sc in the same st as joining, trc in the next dc, (sc in the next dc, trc in the next dc) around; join with a sl st in the first sc; ch 1, turn.

Round 3: Sc in the same st as joining, ch 2, skip next trc, (sc in the next sc, ch 2, skip next trc) around; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Cannes Matelassé AfghanMaterials:

About 60 ounces of Lion Brand JiffyCrochet hook size J (6.00 mm) or size needed to achieve

gaugeYarn needle

Gauge: Rounds 1-4 = 3” across

Finished size:

Finished square size: 9 1/2” across



Squares (make 35)

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CANNES MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt



Round 1 (front): Ch 1, sc in the ring, (ch 2, sc in the ring) 3 times; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Round 2 (back): Sc in the first ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Round 3: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) in the next ch-2 sp, sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

Round 4: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, (trc in the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, trc in the next sc, *(sc, trc, sc) in the next ch-2 sp, (trc in the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 2 times, trc in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc, trc) in the first ch-2 sp; join with a sl st in the first sc, ch 1, turn. (16 trc & 16 sc) Check gauge.

Round 5: Sc in the first trc, ch 1, skip next sc, (sc in the next trc, ch 1, skip next sc) 3 times, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) in the next trc, skip next sc, (sc in the next trc, ch 1, skip next sc) 3 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first trc; join with a hdc in

the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn. (20 sc)

Round 6: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 4 times, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) in the next ch-2 sp, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 4 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn. (24 sc)


Round 8: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, (trc in the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 6 times, trc in the next sc, *(sc, trc, sc) in the next ch-2 sp, (trc in the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 6 times, trc in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc, trc) in the first ch-2 sp; join with a sl st in the first sc, ch 1, turn. (32 trc & 32 sc)

Round 9: Sc in the first trc, ch 1, skip next sc, (sc in the next trc, ch 1, skip next sc) 7 times, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) in the next trc, skip next sc, (sc in the next trc, ch 1, skip next sc) 7 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first trc; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn. (36 sc)

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Round 12: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, (trc in the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 10 times, trc in the next sc, *(sc, trc, sc) in the next ch-2 sp, (trc in the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) 10 times, trc in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc, trc) in the first ch-2 sp; join with a sl st in the first sc, ch 1, turn. (48 trc & 48 sc)

Round 13: Sc in the first trc, ch 1, skip next sc, (sc in the next trc, ch 1, skip next sc) 11 times, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) in the next trc, skip next sc, (sc in the next trc, ch 1, skip next sc) 11 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first trc; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn. (52 sc)

Round 14: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 12 times, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) in the next ch-2 sp, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 12 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc

in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn. (56 sc)

Round 15: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, ch 1, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 13 times, *(sc, ch 2, sc, ch 1) in the next ch-2 sp, (sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 13 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first ch-2 sp, ch 2; join with a sl st in the first sc. (60 sc) Fasten off.

Finishing Sew 5 rows of 7 squares together for the afghan. Sew 4 rows of 4 squares together for the lap robe. Sew together with the same yarn through the back loops only of the sides of the squares.

EdgingRound 1: With back side facing you,attach yarn with a sc in any corner ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) across until you reach the next corner ch-2 sp, * (sc, ch 2, sc) in the corner ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) across until you reach the next corner ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 1, turn.

Round 2: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) across until you reach the next corner ch-2 sp, * (sc, ch 2, sc) in the corner ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc in the next ch-1 sp) across until you reach the next corner ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times,

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sc in the first ch-2 sp; join with a hdc in the first sc to form the first ch-2 sp for the next round, ch 2, turn.

Round 3: Sc in the first ch-2 sp, (trc in the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) across until you reach the sc before the next cor-ner ch-2 sp, trc in the next sc, *(sc, trc, sc) in the next ch-2 sp, (trc in the next sc, sc in the next ch-1 sp) across until you reach the sc before the next corner ch-2 sp, trc in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, (sc, trc) in the first ch-2 sp; join with a sl st in the first sc, ch 1, turn.

Round 4: Sc in the first trc, ch 1, (skip next sc, sc in the next trc, ch 1) across until you reach the trc in the next corner *(sc, ch 2, sc) in the corner trc, (skip next sc, sc in the next trc, ch 1) across until you reach the trc in the next corner* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first trc, ch 2; join with a sl st in the first sc.

Round 5 (optional): Sl st loosely in each sc and in each ch around the perimeter of the afghan; join with a sl st in the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Nantes Matelassé AfghanMaterials:

40 ounces Lyon Brand Pound of Love worsted weight yarn for lap-ghan or 80 ounces for full sized afghan.

Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm)Yarn needle


Finished size:

Square size: 10” across

Afghan size: About 42” x 72”

Lap-ghan size: About 32” x 32”

Special stitches used: pc, fpdc, bpdc (see glossary)


Square (make 9 for lap-ghan or 28 for afghan)

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NANTES MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt



Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 dc in the ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in the ring) 3 times, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in

the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round. Check gauge.

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, (pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc) 2 times, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, (pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc) 2 times, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

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Round 7: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, (pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc) 3 times, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, (pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc) 3 times, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc dc in the next dc* Re-peat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 8: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in

the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, (pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc) 2 times, (dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc dc in the next dc) 2 times, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, (pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc) 2 times, (dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc dc in the next dc) 2 times, Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 9: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next pc, (dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc) 2 times, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next pc, (dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc) 2 times, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, fpdc in

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the next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 10: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 3 times, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next pc, (dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc), dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 3 times,*(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 3 times, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 2 times, ch 1, skip next pc, (dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc), dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 3 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 11: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 5 times, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 4 times, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 5 times,*(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 5 times, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in

the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 4 times, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 5 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 12: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 7 times, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 3 times, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 7 times,*(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 7 times, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, (ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc) 3 times, (fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc) 7 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 3; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. Fasten off.

JoiningSquares are sewn together with the same yarn through the back loop only of the stitches. For the lap-ghan size, sew 3

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rows of 3 squares together, For the afghan, sew 4 rows of 7 squares together.

EdgingRound 1: With front side of afghan facing you attach yarn with a sc in any ch-3 corner, sc in the same ch-3 sp, sc in each st across side until you reach the next corner, * 3 sc in the cor-ner ch-3 sp, sc in each sc across the next side until you reach the next corner* Repeat from * to * 2 times, sc in the first cor-ner ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the first sc.

Rounds 2-4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same st as joining, bpdc in each st across the side until you reach the center st of the next corner, *3 dc in the center st of the cor-ner, bpdc in each st across the side until you reach the center st of the next corner* Repeat from * to * 2 times, dc in the same st as the first dc; join with a sl st in the top of the begin-ning ch 3. Pattern note: If you’d like a wider edging, repeat this round as many times as you like.

Round 5 (optional): Sl st loosely around the entire perime-ter of the afghan; join with a sl st in the first sl st. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Nîmes Matelassé Afghan Materials:

About 82 ounces of Lion Brand Pound of Love acrylic wor-sted weight yarn

Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm) or size need to achieve gauge

Yarn needle


Finished size:

Finished square size: 7” across

Finished afghan size: 64” x 43”

Special stitches used: pc, bpdc, bpsc (see glossary)


Square (make 54)

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NÎMES MATELASSÉ AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt



Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 dc in the ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in the ring) 3 times, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch

1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 1; join with a hdc in the top of the first dc to form the first ch-3 sp of the next round.


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Round 8: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the first ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, (pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc) 5 times, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1

skip next dc, dc in the next dc, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, (pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1, skip next pc, dc in the next dc) 5 times, pc in the next ch-1 sp, dc in the next dc, ch 1 skip next dc, dc in the next dc* Repeat from * to * 2 times, 2 dc in the first ch-3 sp, ch 3; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. Fasten off.

JoiningUsing the same yarn, sew squares together with a running stitch through the back loop only of each stitch. This afghan is made up of 6 rows of 9 squares each.

EdgingRound 1: Attach yarn with a sc in any corner ch-3 sp, sc in the same sp, *(sc in each st and in each ch-1 sp across square, sc in the seam) across to the next corner ch-3 sp, work 3 sc in the corner ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to * around, sc in the first ch-3 sp; join with a sl st in the first sc.

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same sc as joining, bpdc in each sc across to the next corner, *(bpdc in the first corner sc, 3 dc in the center corner sc, bpdc in the next corner sc), bpdc in each sc across yo the next corner* Re-peat from * to * around, bpdc in the first corner sc, dc in the center corner sc; join with a sl st in the top of the beginning ch 3.

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Round 3: Ch 1, bpsc in the same st as joining, bpsc in each remaining st around; join with a sl st in the first bpsc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

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Toulouse Matelassé Lap Robe Materials:

50 ounces Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarnCrochet hook size G (4.00 mm)Yarn needle


Finished size:

Finished square: 6 1/2” across

Finished lap robe: 40” x 26”

Special stitches used: fpdc (see glossary)


Square (make 24)

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TOULOUSE MATELASSÉ LAP ROBE



Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the ring, (ch 2, 3 dc in the ring) 3 times; join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 1. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 1 more dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 1, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, (ch 2, 2 dc in the same ch-2 sp, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp) 3 times, join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 2. (28 sts, not counting the ch-2s)

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 1 more dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 2, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next dc) 2 times, fpdc in the

next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, *ch 2, 2 dc in the same ch-2 sp, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next dc) 2 times, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 3. (44 sts, not counting the ch-2s)

Round 4: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 1 more dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 3, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next dc) 4 times, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, *ch 2, 2 dc in the same ch-2 sp, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next dc) 4 times, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 4. (60 sts, not counting the ch-2s) Check gauge.

Round 5: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 1 more dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 4, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next dc) 6 times, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, *ch 2, 2 dc in the same ch-2 sp, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next dc) 6 times, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 5. (76 sts, not counting the ch-2s)

Round 6: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 1 more dc in the last ch-2 sp of round 5, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc,

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(fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next dc) 8 times, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, *ch 2, 2 dc in the same ch-2 sp, fpdc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, (fpdc in the next fpdc, dc in the next dc) 8 times, fpdc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp* Repeat from * to * 2 times, join with a hdc in the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last ch-2 sp of round 6. (92 sts, not counting the ch-2s)



Round 9: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the last ch-2 sp of round 8, sc in each of the next 31 sts, (3 sc in the next ch-2 sp, sc in each of the next 31 sts) 3 times, sc in the last ch-2 sp of round 8; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off.

JoiningUsing the same yarn, sew squares together with a running stitch through the back loop only of each stitch. This lap robe is made up of 6 rows of 4 squares each.

EdgingAttach yarn with a sl st in any st, sc evenly around the perime-ter of the lap robe, working 3 sc in the center sc of each cor-ner; join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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Crochet AbbreviationsABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION

[] work instructions within brackets as many times as indicated

() work instructions within parentheses as many times as indicated

** repeat the instructions between asterisks as many times as indicated

“ inch(es)

bp back post

bpdc back post double crochet

bpsc back post single crochet

bptr back post treble crochet

ch chain stitch

ch- refers to chain or space previously made

ch-sp chain-space

cl cluster

dc double crochet

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ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION

dec decrease

dtr double treble

fp front post

fpdc front post double crochet

fpsc front post single crochet

fptr front post treble crochet

hdc half double crochet

lp(s) loops

oz ounce(s)

p picot

pc popcorn

rd(s) round(s)

sc single crochet

ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION

sk skip

sl st slip stitch

sp(s) space(s)

st(s) stitch(es)

tr treble crochet

trtr triple treble crochet

yd(s) yard(s)

yo yarn over

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Yarn Weights Fingering 10-Count crochet thread

Stock, Fingering, Baby

Sport, Baby

DK, Light, Worsted

Worsted, Afghan, Aran

Chunky, Craft, Rug

Bulky, Roving

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Skill Levels Projects for first time crocheters using basic stitches.

Minimal shaping.

Projects using yarn with basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing.

Projects using a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or color patterns, mid-level shaping and finish-ing.

Projects with intricate stitch patterns, techniques and dimension, such as non-repeating patterns, multi-color techniques, fine threads, small hooks, detailed shaping and re-fined finishing.

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Terms of usePriscilla's Crochet Patterns

Terms of Use

1. Please honor my copyright. You are welcome to make a copy of my free patterns for your personal use only. Please do not distribute or sell copies of my patterns or photographs with-out my permission. Please do not submit my patterns or photo-graphs to any publication without my permission. Please do not post my patterns or my photographs to any website, email list, club, photo album, or private email without my permis-sion. Instead, you may provide a link to my patterns on a web-site, email list, club, photo album, or private email. (For exam-ple, if you crocheted one of my patterns and put a photo of your finished object on your webpage or in a photo album, you can't include my written pattern, but you can include a link to the pattern.) Or email me...I'm usually more than happy to accommodate when I can.

2. Don't plagiarize. I put in long hours designing and writing my patterns. Please respect my time and work. Don't copy (or copy and paste) any of my patterns, make a few changes to it and call it your own pattern.

3. Selling items you've made using my patterns. Of course, you may make as many items for gifts or charities as you wish. If

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you want to sell items you've made using my patterns, please include a tag with each item (minimum size 1/2" x 2") that reads as follows: "Designed by Priscilla Hewitt of priscillascrochet.net" If you're selling these items from a web-site, online auction or other internet source, please include the tag information in your description of the item on the web-page in addition to including a tag with each item. Please email me to let me know what you're selling (that you've made from my patterns) and where you're selling it. If you agree to these terms, I'll place no limit on the number of items you may sell.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Hopefully it will an-swer any questions you may have regarding the use of my pat-terns...

Happy crocheting! Priscilla

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Acknowledgements

http://www.moonandstarsgraphics.com/trina.html

Thanks to the Craft Yarn Council for standardizing yarn weights and skill levels and providing graphics to

illustrate both.

Source: Craft Yarn Council's www.YarnStandards.com

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Glossary !bpdc (back post double crochet): Yo, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the indicated stitch and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times.

bphdc (back post half double crochet): Yo, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the indicated stitch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 3 loops on hook

bpsc (back post single crochet): Insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the indicated st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook.

bptrc (back post treble crochet): Back Post Treble Crochet: Yo twice, insert hook from back to front to back around post of the indicated stitch and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

ch (chain): Yo and pull through loop on hook. Almost every crochet pattern begins with a foundation chain.

dc (double crochet): Yo, insert hook into the indicated st and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) two times

dc dec (double crochet decrease): Yo, insert hook into first indicated st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook into second indicated st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook

dtr (double treble crochet): Yo 3 times, insert hook into the indicated st and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times

fpdc (front post double crochet): Yo, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) 2 times. !fpsc (front post single crochet): Insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 remaining loops on hook. !fpsc dec (front post single crochet decrease): Insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the first indicated stitch and pull up a loop, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the next indicated stitch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook.

fptrc (front post treble crochet): Yo twice, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated stitch and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

hdc (half double crochet): Yo, insert hook into the indicated st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook

pc (popcorn stitch): Work 4 dc (or the number of dc indicated in the pattern) in the indicated st, remove hook from loop, insert hook from the front into the top of the first dc made in this 4-dc group, pick up dropped loop and pull through the dc

pc (modified popcorn stitch): Work 4 dc in the indicated st, turn piece to the back, sl st in the top of the first dc made in this 4-dc group, ch 1, turn piece to the front

puff st: (Yo, insert hook into the indicated st and pull up a loop) 4 times, yo and pull through all 8 remaining loops on hook

sc (single crochet): Insert hook into indicated st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through loop on hook

sc dec (single crochet decrease): Insert hook into the first indicated stitch and pull up a loop, insert hook into the next indicated stitch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook.

sl st (slip stitch): Insert hook into the indicated st and pull up a loop, pull loop through loop on hook

st (stitch): the crochet abbreviation for the word “stitch”

trc (treble crochet): Yo twice, insert hook into the indicated st and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops on hook) three times

yo (yarn over): Generic term to indicate placing yarn over the top of the hook.

crochet matelasse collection

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beginning ch

times j

finished size

finished afghan size

finished octagon motif

finished filler square

check gauge

sewingoctagon motif