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Afghans Afghans
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Yes, it’s true — you really

can crochet an afghan
in a weekend! These 10
designs for a variety of
yarns are fast and easy to
make for family gifts.

Sweet Shells ............................ 2

Clouds ..................................... 4

Island Dreams.......................... 6

Rainy Day Ripple ..................... 8

Heather Shells ....................... 12

Clusters Aplenty .................... 15

Snowdrops for Baby ............... 18

Springtime ............................. 21

Blue Delight Baby Afghan ...... 24

Just For Her ........................... 27

General Instructions .............. 30

Yarn Information .................... 32

by
LEISURE ARTS, INC.
Mary Ann Frits Maumelle, Arkansas
 Sweet Shells
Finished Size: 36" (91.5 cm) square

SHOPPING LIST AFGHAN

Ch 109.
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[5 ounces, 256 yards Row 1 (Right side): Dc in
(141 grams, 234 meters) fourth ch from hook
per skein]: (3 skipped chs count as first
 4 skeins dc), H skip next 2 chs, 5 dc in
next ch, skip next 2 chs, dc
Crochet Hook in next 2 chs; repeat from H
 Size K (6.5 mm) across: 107 dc.
or size needed for gauge
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first
dc), turn; dc in next dc, skip
GAUGE next 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc,
INFORMATION H skip next 2 dc, dc in next
In pattern, 2 dc, skip next 2 dc, 5 dc in
12 dc = 4" (10 cm); next dc; repeat from H across
4 rows = 3" (7.5 cm) to last 4 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc
Gauge Swatch: in last 2 dc.
3" (7.5 cm) square
Ch 11. Repeat Row 2 for pattern
Work same as Afghan for until piece measures
4 rows: 9 dc. approximately 36" (91.5 cm)
Finish off. from beginning ch.

Finish off.

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 Clouds
Finished Size: 44" x 66"
(112 cm x 167.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST AFGHAN

Ch 119.
Yarn (Bulky Weight)
[6 ounces, 185 yards Row 1 (Right side): Dc in
(170 grams, 169 meters) fourth ch from hook
per skein]: (3 skipped chs count as first
 8 skeins dc), H skip next ch, (dc, ch 1,
dc) in next ch, skip next ch, dc
Crochet Hook in next 2 chs; repeat from H
 Size K (6.5 mm) across: 94 dc and 23 ch-1 sps.
or size needed for gauge
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first
dc), turn; dc in next dc, H skip
GAUGE next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next
INFORMATION ch-1 sp, skip next dc, dc in next
In pattern, 2 dc; repeat from H across.
10 dc and 2 ch-1 sps = 4¼"
(10.75 cm); Repeat Row 2 for pattern until
6 rows = 4" (10 cm) piece measures approximately
Gauge Swatch: 4¼" x 4" 66" (167.5 cm) from
(10.75 cm x 10 cm) beginning ch.
Ch 14.
Work same as Afghan for Finish off.
6 rows: 10 dc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Finish off.

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 Island Dreams
Finished Size: 40" x 50"
(101.5 cm x 127 cm)

SHOPPING LIST AFGHAN

Ch 91.
Yarn (Super Bulky Weight)
[4 ounces, 64 yards Row 1 (Right side): Dc in
(113 grams, 59 meters) fourth ch from hook
per skein]: (3 skipped chs count as
 13 skeins first dc), H ch 1, skip next
ch, dc in next 2 chs; repeat
Crochet Hook from H across: 60 dc and
 Size N/P (10 mm) 29 ch-1 sps.
or size needed for gauge
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as
first dc), turn; dc in next dc,
GAUGE H ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc
INFORMATION in next 2 dc; repeat from H
In pattern, across.
2 dc, (ch 1, 2 dc) twice =
3½" (9 cm); Repeat Row 2 for pattern
4 rows = 4" (10 cm) until piece measures
Gauge Swatch: 3½" x 4" approximately 50" (127 cm)
(9 cm x 10 cm) from beginning ch.
Ch 10.
Work same as Afghan for Finish off.
4 rows: 6 dc and 2 ch-1 sps.
Finish off.

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 Rainy Day Ripple
Finished Size: 45" x 58"
(114.5 cm x 147.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[3 ounces, 145 yards
(85 grams, 133 meters)
per skein]:
 9 skeins

Crochet Hook
 Size K (6.5 mm)
or size needed for gauge

GAUGE INFORMATION
In pattern,
12 sts = 4½" (11.5 cm);
4 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 8½" x 4"
(21.5 cm x 10 cm)
Ch 27.
Work same as Afghan, page 11, for
4 rows: 25 dc.
Finish off.

Instructions continued on page 10.

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 STITCH GUIDE AFGHAN
TREBLE CROCHET (abbreviated tr) Ch 123.
YO twice, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop,
(YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times. Row 1 (Right side): YO twice, Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count
BEGINNING CLUSTER (uses next 3 dc) insert hook in fourth ch from as a st), turn; (dc in next
H YO twice, insert hook in next dc, YO and pull up a loop, hook, YO and pull up a loop, ch-1 sp and in next tr) 6 times,
(YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice; repeat from (YO and draw through 2 loops H dc2tog, dc in next tr, (dc in
H 2 times more, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook. on hook) twice, † YO twice, next ch-1 sp and in next tr) 5
CLUSTER (uses next 7 sts) insert hook in next ch, YO and times; repeat from H across
H YO twice, insert hook in next st, YO and pull up a loop, pull up a loop, (YO and draw to within one ch-1 sp of last
(YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice; repeat from through 2 loops on hook) Cluster, work end dc2tog:
H 6 times more; YO and draw through all 8 loops on hook. twice †; repeat from † to † once 121 dc.
END CLUSTER (uses last 4 sts) more, YO and draw through all
H YO twice, insert hook in next st, YO and pull up a loop, 4 loops on hook (beginning Row 3: Ch 3 (does not count
(YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice; repeat from Cluster made), ch 1, (tr in next as a st), turn; work beginning
H 3 times more, YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook. ch, ch 1) twice, (tr, ch 1) twice Cluster, ch 1, (tr in next dc, ch 1)
DOUBLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated dc2tog) in next ch, (tr in next ch, ch 1) twice, (tr, ch 1) twice in next
(uses next 2 ch-1 sps) twice, H work Cluster, ch 1, (tr dc, (tr in next dc, ch 1) twice,
H YO, insert hook in next ch-1 sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and in next ch, ch 1) twice, (tr, ch H work Cluster, ch 1, (tr in next
draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from H once more, 1) twice in next ch, (tr in next dc, ch 1) twice, (tr, ch 1) twice
YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one dc). ch, ch 1) twice; repeat from H in next dc, (tr in next dc, ch 1)
END DOUBLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER across to last 4 chs, work end twice; repeat from H across
(abbreviated end dc2tog) Cluster: 71 sts and 70 ch-1 sps. to last 4 dc, work end Cluster:
(uses next ch-1 sp and last Cluster) 71 sts and 70 ch-1 sps.
YO, insert hook in next ch-1 sp, YO and pull up a loop, YO and
draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, insert hook in last Cluster, Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for
YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, pattern until piece measures
YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one dc). approximately 58" (147.5 cm)
long from beginning ch, ending
by working Row 2.

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 Heather Shells
Finished Size: 42½" x 60"
(108 cm x 152.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Bulky Weight)
[5 ounces, 153 yards
(140 grams, 140 meters)
per skein]:
 8 skeins

Crochet Hook
 Size N/P (10 mm)
or size needed for gauge

GAUGE INFORMATION
In pattern,
8 sts and 4 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 4¼" x 4"
(10.75 cm x 10 cm)
Ch 10.
Work same as Afghan, page 14, for
4 rows: 9 sts.
Finish off.

Instructions continued on page 14.

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AFGHAN
Ch 86.
Row 1 (Right side): 3 Dc
in fourth ch from hook
(3 skipped chs count as first
hdc plus one skipped ch), skip
next ch, hdc in next ch, H skip
next ch, 3 dc in next ch, skip
next ch, hdc in next ch; repeat
from H across: 63 dc and
22 hdc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc,
now and throughout), turn; dc
in first hdc, skip next dc, hdc in
next dc, H skip next dc, 3 dc in
next hdc, skip next dc, hdc in
next dc; repeat from H across
to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 2 dc
in last hdc: 64 dc and 21 hdc.
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Clusters Aplenty
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first
hdc), turn; skip next dc, 3 dc in
next hdc, H skip next dc, hdc
in next dc, skip next dc, 3 dc in
next hdc; repeat from H across
to last 2 dc, skip next dc, hdc in
last dc: 63 dc and 22 hdc.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in first
hdc, skip next dc, hdc in next
dc, H skip next dc, 3 dc in next
hdc, skip next dc, hdc in next
dc; repeat from H across to last
2 sts, skip next dc, 2 dc in last
hdc: 64 dc and 21 hdc.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 for
pattern until piece measures
approximately 60" (152.5 cm)
from beginning ch, ending by
working Row 4.
Finish off.
Finished Size: 42" x 52"
(106.5 cm x 132 cm)
SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[5 ounces, 256 yards
(141 grams, 234 meters)
per skein]:
 5 skeins
Crochet Hook
 Size J (6 mm)
or size needed for gauge
GAUGE INFORMATION
In pattern,
(ch 1, 3 dc) 4 times = 4¾" (12 cm);
6 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch: 5¼" x 4"
(13.25 cm x 10 cm)
Ch 19.
Work same as Afghan, page 16, for
6 rows: 14 dc and 3 chs.
Finish off.
Instructions continued on page 16.
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 STITCH GUIDE
CLUSTER (uses one dc)
H YO, insert hook in dc indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO
and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from H once more,
YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

AFGHAN
Ch 139.

Row 1 (Right side): Dc in fourth Row 3: Ch 3, turn; (3 dc in next

ch from hook and in next 2 chs ch-4 sp, ch 1) across to last 2 sts,
(3 skipped chs count as first dc in next Cluster, leave last dc
dc), H ch 1, skip next ch, dc in unworked: 104 dc and 33 chs.
next 3 chs; repeat from H across
to last 5 chs, ch 1, skip next Repeat Rows 2 and 3 for
ch, dc in last 4 chs: 104 dc and pattern until piece measures
33 chs. approximately 52" (132 cm)
from beginning ch, ending by
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, working Row 3.
now and throughout), turn;
skip next dc, work (Cluster, ch 4, Finish off.
Cluster) in next dc, H skip next
3 sts, work (Cluster, ch 4, Cluster)
in next dc; repeat from H across
to last 2 dc, skip next dc, dc in
last dc: 68 Clusters, 34 ch-4 sps,
and 2 dc.

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 Snowdrops For Baby
Finished Size: 38"
(96.5 cm) square
SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[5 ounces, 256 yards
(141 grams, 234 meters)
per skein]:
 Pink - 3 skeins
 White - 2 skeins
Crochet Hook
 Size K (6.5 mm)
or size needed for gauge
GAUGE
INFORMATION
In pattern,
11 dc and 7 rows = 4"
(10 cm)
Gauge Swatch:
4" (10 cm) square
With Pink, ch 13.
Work same as Afghan for
7 rows: 11 dc.
Finish off.
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STITCH GUIDE
POPCORN
3 Dc in dc indicated, drop
loop from hook, insert hook
in first dc of 3-dc group, hook
dropped loop and draw
through st.
AFGHAN
With Pink, ch 101, place
marker in third ch from hook
for st placement.
Row 1 (Right side): Dc
in fourth ch from hook
(3 skipped chs count as first
dc), dc in next ch and in each
ch across: 99 dc.
Note: Loop a short piece of
yarn around any stitch to mark
Row 1 as right side.
Instructions continued on
page 20.
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Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc,
now and throughout), turn; dc
in next dc and in each dc across.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn; dc in next dc
and in each dc across.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in next dc
and in each dc across, changing
to White in last dc (Fig. 2,
page 31), cut Pink.
Row 5: Ch 4 (counts as first
dc plus ch 1), turn; skip next
dc, H work Popcorn in next dc,
ch 1, skip next dc; repeat from
H across, dc in last dc changing
to Pink, cut White: 48 Popcorns
and 49 ch-1 sps.
Row 6: Ch 3, turn; dc in next
ch-1 sp and in each st and each
ch-1 sp across: 99 dc.
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Row 7: Ch 3, turn; dc in next dc
and in each dc across.
Springtime
Finished Size: 32¾" x 38"
Row 8: Ch 3, turn; dc in next dc (83 cm x 96.5 cm)
and in each dc across, changing
to White in last dc, cut Pink.
Repeat Rows 5-8 for pattern
until piece measures SHOPPING LIST
approximately 36" (91.5 cm)
from beginning ch, ending by Yarn (Medium Weight)
working Row 8, do not change [3.5 ounces, 170 yards
colors. (100 grams, 156 meters)
per skein]:
Edging: Ch 3, turn; 2 dc in first  6 skeins
dc, dc in next dc and in each dc
across to last dc, 3 dc in last dc; Crochet Hook
working in ends of rows, 2 dc in  Size K (6.5 mm)
each row across; working in free or size needed for gauge
loops of beginning ch (Fig. 1,
page 31), 3 dc in first ch, dc in
each ch across to marked ch,
3 dc in marked ch; working in GAUGE INFORMATION
ends of rows, 2 dc in each row In pattern,
across; join with slip st to first 11 dc and 6 rows = 4" (10 cm)
dc, finish off. Gauge Swatch: 4" (10 cm) square
Ch 13.
Work same as Afghan, page 23,
through Row 6: 11 dc.
Finish off.
Instructions continued on page 23.
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 STITCH GUIDE
CLUSTER (uses one dc)
H YO, insert hook from front to back around post of dc just made
(Fig. A), YO and pull up a loop; repeat from H 2 times more (7 loops
on hook), YO and draw through 6 loops on hook, YO and draw
remaining 2 loops on hook.
Fig. A

AFGHAN
Ch 92.

Row 1 (Right side): Dc in fourth Rows 4-6: Ch 3, turn; dc in next

ch from hook (3 skipped chs
count as first dc) and in each ch
across: 90 dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc,
now and throughout), turn; dc
in next dc and in each dc across.
dc and in each st across: 90 dc.
Repeat Rows 3-6 for pattern
until piece measures
approximately 38" (96.5 cm)
from beginning ch, ending by
working Row 5.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn; dc in next Finish off.

2 dc, work Cluster, H skip next
dc, dc in next dc, work Cluster;
repeat from H across to last
3 dc, skip next dc, dc in last 2 dc:
43 Clusters and 47 dc.

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Blue Delight Baby Afghan
Finished Size: 38" x 40"
(96.5 cm x 101.5 cm)

SHOPPING LIST
Yarn (Medium Weight)
[5 ounces, 256 yards
(141 grams, 234 meters)
per skein]:
 4 skeins

Crochet Hook
 Size K (6.5 mm)
or size needed for gauge

GAUGE INFORMATION
In pattern,
2 repeats = 5" (12.75 cm);
6 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch:
Ch 21.
Work same as Afghan, page 26, for
6 rows: 17 dc and 2 ch-3 sps.
Finish off.

Instructions continued on page 26.

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AFGHAN
Ch 133.
Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from
hook (3 skipped chs count as
first dc) and in each ch across:
131 dc.
Row 2 (Right side): Ch 3
(counts as first dc, now and
throughout), turn; dc in next
2 dc, H skip next 2 dc, dc in next
dc, ch 3, 3 dc around post of dc
just made (Fig. A, page 23), skip
next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat
from H across: 115 dc and
16 ch-3 sps.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn; dc in next
2 dc, H ch 2, skip next 3 dc,
sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, skip
next dc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat
from H across: 51 dc, 16 sc, and
32 ch-2 sps.
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Just for Her
Finished Size: 42" x 60"
Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in next (106.5 cm x 152.5 cm)
2 dc, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in
next sc, ch 3, 3 dc around post
of dc just made, H dc in next
3 dc, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in
next sc, ch 3, 3 dc around post SHOPPING LIST
of dc just made; repeat from H
across to last 3 dc, dc in last 3 dc: Yarn (Medium Weight)
115 dc and 16 ch-3 sps. [5 ounces, 256 yards
(141 grams, 234 meters)
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 for per skein]:
pattern until piece measures  6 skeins
approximately 40" (101.5 cm)
from beginning ch, ending by Crochet Hook
working Row 4.  Size K (6.5 mm)
or size needed for gauge
Finish off.
GAUGE INFORMATION
In pattern,
2 repeats = 7" (17.75 cm);
6 rows = 4" (10 cm)
Gauge Swatch:
Ch 17.
Work same as Afghan, page 28, for
6 rows: 14 dc and one ch-2 sp.
Finish off.
Instructions continued on page 28.
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AFGHAN
Ch 138.
Row 1: Dc in fourth ch from
hook and in each ch across
(3 skipped chs count as first
dc): 136 dc.
Row 2 (Right side): Ch 3
(counts as first dc, now and
throughout), turn; dc in next
3 dc, H skip next 3 dc, (3 dc,
ch 2, 3 dc) in next dc, skip next
3 dc, dc in next 4 dc; repeat
from H across: 124 dc and
12 ch-2 sps.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn; dc in next
3 dc, H ch 4, skip next 3 dc, sc
in next ch-2 sp, ch 4, skip next
3 dc, dc in next 4 dc; repeat
from H across: 52 dc, 12 sc and
24 ch-4 sps.
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Row 4: Ch 3, turn; dc in next
3 dc, H skip next ch-4 sp, (3 dc,
ch 2, 3 dc) in next sc, skip next
ch-4 sp, dc in next 4 dc; repeat
from H across: 124 dc and
12 ch-2 sps.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 for
pattern until piece measures
approximately 59" (150 cm) long
from beginning ch, ending by
working Row 4.
Last Row: Ch 3, turn; dc in next
3 dc, H ch 3, skip next 3 dc, sc
in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, skip next
3 dc, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from
H across; finish off.
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 General Instructions

ABBREVIATIONS GAUGE FREE LOOPS OF A

ch(s) chain(s) † to †— work all instructions from Exact gauge is essential for CHAIN
cm centimeters first † to second † as many proper size. Before beginning When instructed to work in free
dc double crochet(s) times as specified. your Afghan, make the sample loops of a chain, work in loop
dc2tog double crochet 2 ( ) or [ ] — work enclosed swatch given in the individual indicated by arrow (Fig. 1).
together instructions as many times instructions in the yarn and hook
hdc half double crochet(s) as specified by the number specified. After completing the Fig. 1
mm millimeters immediately following or work swatch, measure it, counting
sc single crochet(s) all enclosed instructions in the your stitches and rows or rounds
sp(s) space(s) stitch or space indicated or carefully. If your swatch is larger
st(s) stitch(es) contains explanatory remarks. or smaller than specified, make
tr treble crochet(s) colon (:) — the number(s) given another, changing hook size
YO yarn over after a colon at the end of a row to get the correct gauge. Keep
or round denote(s) the number trying until you find the size hook
CHANGING COLOR
of stitches or spaces you should that will give you the specified
Work last dc to within one step
SYMBOLS & TERMS have on that row or round. gauge.
of completion, hook new yarn
H — work instructions following
(Fig. 2) and draw through both
H as many more times as
loops on hook. Cut old yarn and
indicated in addition to the
work over both ends.
first time.

Fig. 2

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 Yarn Information Want to crochet cozy wraps for the family but don’t have a lot
of time? This book makes it possible!
Afghans in this book were made using a variety of yarn weights. Any brand of
the specified weight of yarn may be used. It is best to refer to the yardage/meters
when determining how many balls or skeins to purchase. Remember, to arrive at
the finished size, it is the GAUGE/TENSION that is important, not the brand of yarn.

For your convenience, listed below are the specific yarns used to create our
photography models. Because yarn manufacturers make frequent changes in
their product lines, you may sometimes find it necessary to use a substitute yarn
or to search for the discontinued product at alternate suppliers (locally or online).

SWEET SHELLS CLUSTERS APLENTY

Red Heart ®Soft® Red Heart® Soft®
#9770 Rose Blush #9518 Teal

CLOUDS SNOWDROPS FOR BABY

Lion Brand® Homespun® Red Heart® Soft®
#600 Clouds Pink - #6768 Pink
White - #4600 White
ISLAND DREAMS
Lion Brand® Hometown USA® SPRINGTIME
#135 Key Largo Tweed Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® Baby
#168 Mint
RAINY DAY RIPPLE
Lion Brand® Vanna’s Choice® BLUE DELIGHT BABY AFGHAN
#401 Grey Marble Red Heart Soft®
#9820 Mid Blue
HEATHER SHELLS
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Chunky JUST FOR HER
#178 Nantucket Red Heart® Soft®
#9520 Seafoam

We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be
responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work.

Afghans made and instructions tested by Carrie Cristiano and Tammy Layte.

Production Team: Instructional/Technical Editor - Sarah J. Green; Editorial Writer - Susan Frantz Wiles;
Senior Graphic Artist - Lora Puls; Graphic Artist - Victoria Temple; Photo Stylist - Lori Wenger; and
Photographer - Jason Masters.

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