Join with a standing extended single crochet: Join with a standing ext sc is begun the same was as a standing sc.A long dc is simply a dc that is worked into the stitches 2 rounds below the current round which makes it longer than a typical dc. Long Double Crochet (long dc): In the Striped Border you will have to work long dc's.Extended Single Crochet (ext sc): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on hook.

The border is 4.5' wide and adds approximately 9' to the width and length of the afghan.

You will then add a wide striped border by working around the perimeter of the afghan.

The center of the afghan is worked back and forth in rows to create a rectangle.

Yarns similar in fiber and weight can be substituted.

Bob's Garage (blue) (CC3): 1 ball (180 yards).

Fold in the Cheese (yellow) (CC2): 1 ball (160 yards).

Moira's Rose (pink) (CC1): 1 ball (140 yards).

Hide Your Diamonds (white) (MC): 5 balls (1,760 yards).

Yardage: 8 balls (approximately 2,240 yards).

Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Schitt's Creek, worsted weight yarn, was used for the sample shown in the photos.

The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless noted otherwise.

Turning chains are not included in stitch count, unless noted otherwise.

Join yarn with a standing ext sc - see notes below.

Extended Double Moss Stitch (click here for photo tutorial).

ext sc: extended single crochet ( click here for video tutorial).

In pattern stitch (one row of ext sc, then one row of sc ): 15 sts = 5' 20 rows = 6'.

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Free printable crochet afghan patterns