4-Square Baby Throw

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Print 3 skill
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free
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Lionrand Yarn
crochet
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
nbsp;Lion Brand Hometown USA yarns: 2 skeins New York White (A), 3 skeins color of choice (B)
nbsp;Size N-13 crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
nbsp;Large-eyed blunt needle
GAUGE: Square = about 15"x15". CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

DIRECTIONS: Square One: Work 1 rnd each with A, B, A, B, A, B, A.
Square Two: Work 1 rnd each with B, A, B, A, B, A, B.
SQUARE: Make 2 of Square One and 2 of Square Two.
With first color in sequence, ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times;
join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join next color of Color Sequence with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-sp
(beg corner made), ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1; rep from * around;
join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: Join next color of Color Sequence with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-sp,
ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1;
rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join next color of Color Sequence with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-sp,
ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) across to next corner ch-2 sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp,
ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) across to next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in
top of beg ch. Fasten off.
Rnds 5-7: Rep Rnd 4 and continue changing color following Color Sequence.

FINISHING: Alternating Squares One and Two, sew Squares together for Throw.
BORdER: From RS, join B with a sl st along outside edge of Throw. Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch around,
working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 sp. Sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Finished size 30"x30".

4-squareabyhrow
ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning, ch = chain, ch-sp = space previously made. dc = double crochet,
rep = repeat, rnd(s) = round(s), sc = single crochet, sp = space, st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level 3: Experience necessary
Please read and follow all manufacturers instructions for all tools and materials used.
Provide adult supervision if children participate in this project.
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