Free Crochet Pattern: Vanna's Choice® Squares Within Squares Afghan

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Squares Within Squares Afghan
Lion BrandŽ Vanna's Choice^®
Pattern Number: 70356AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size
44 x 50 in. (112 x 127 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

860-125 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Taupe A Dusty Grey-Brown
Quantity needed: 4 Skeins
Note: (A)

860-099 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Linen A Dusty Off - White, Grayish Linen

Quantity needed: 5 Skeins
Note: (B)

860-130 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Honey A Tender Deep Gold

Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Note: (C)

860-135 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust Deep burnt orange

Quantity needed: 2 Skeins
Note: (D)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $2.45

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $3.59

STRIP 1 (make 6) Block 1 With A, ch 13. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across - 11 hdc. Rows 2-7: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to B in last st of Row 7. Fasten off A. Block 2 Rows 1 and 2: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Rows 3-5: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in first 3 sts; change to A; hdc in next 5 sts; change to B; hdc in remaining 3 sts. Rows 6 and 7: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to A in last st of Row 7.Fasten off B. Block 3 Rows 1-7: With A, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to B in last st of Row 7. Rep Blocks 2 and 3 until there are a total of 15 blocks. Fasten off. STRIP 2 (make 3) Block 1 With C, ch 13. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across - 11 hdc. Row 2: With C, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Rows 3-5: With C, ch 2, turn, hdc in first 3 sts; change to B; hdc in next 5 sts; change to C, hdc in remaining 3 sts. Rows 6 and 7: With C, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to A in last st of Row 7. Fasten off C. Block 2 Rows 1 and 2: With A, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Rows 3-5: With A, ch 2, turn, hdc in first 3 sts; change to B; hdc in next 5 sts; change to A; hdc in remaining 3 sts. Rows 6 and 7: With A, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to C in last st of Row 7. Fasten off A. Block 3 Rows 1 and 2: With C, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Rows 3-5: With C, ch 2, turn, hdc in first 3 sts; change to B; hdc in next 5 sts; change to C, hdc in remaining 3 sts. Rows 6 and 7: With C, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to A in last st of Row 7.Fasten off C. Rep Blocks 2 and 3 until there are a total of 15 blocks. Fasten off. STRIP 3 (make 2) Block 1 With B, ch 13. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across - 11 hdc. Row 2: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Rows 3-5: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in first 3 sts; change to C; hdc in next 5 sts; change to B, hdc in remaining 3 sts. Rows 6 and 7: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to D in last st of Row 7.Fasten off B. Block 2 Rows 1 and 2: With D, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Rows 3-5: With D, ch 2, turn, hdc in first 3 sts; change to B; hdc in next 5 sts; change to D; hdc in remaining 3 sts. Rows 6 and 7: With D, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to B in last st of Row 7. Fasten off D. Block 3 Rows 1 and 2: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Rows 3-5: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in first 3 sts; change to C; hdc in next 5 sts; change to B, hdc in remaining 3 sts. Rows 6 and 7: With B, ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across; change to D in last st of Row 7.Fasten off B. Rep Blocks 2 and 3 until there are a total of 15 blocks. Fasten off. FINISHING Arrange Strips together from left to right in the following order: Strip 1, Strip 2, Strip 1, Strip 3, Strip 1, Strip 2, Strip 1, Strip 3, Strip 1, Strip 2 and Strip 1. Sew together along long edges. Edging With right side facing, join D in top edge of Afghan. Rnd 1: Sc evenly around outside edge, working 3 sc in each corner. Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

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