Lion Brand A Star Is Born: Naptime Shapes Baby Throw

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• LION BRAND® A STAR IS BORN: NAPTIME (Art. #171)
• #100 White 5 balls (A)
• #101 Pink 1 ball (B)
• #104 Pale Aqua 1 ball (C)
• #110 Navy 1 ball (D)
• LION BRAND® crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm)
• LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle
• T-pins


• SIZE:
• About 40"x 40", including border


• GAUGE:
• 15 1/2 sts = about 4" over Rows 1 and 2.
• BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

DIRECTIONS:

NOTES:
Throw is worked in one piece, shapes are worked separately then sewn to Throw.
Each shape is made from a length of crochet chain.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
Never leave a child unattended with this Throw. Throw is not to be used as a blanket.
THROW:
With A, ch 152.
Set Up Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to end of row - you’ll have 151 sts.
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * to last 2 sts, sc in next dc, sc in last sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; rep from * to last 2 sts, dc in next sc, sc in last sc.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures about 39 in. (99 cm) from beginning.
Border
Note: Border is worked in joined rnds. Do not turn at beginning of each rnd.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc into each st and each row-end around entire perimeter of piece, work 3 sc into each corner; slip st into first st to join, fasten off.
Join B, C or D as desired with a slip st in any st of Rnd 1.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc into each st of Rnd 1, work 3 sc into center st at each corner, sl st into first st to join.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc around each st from Rnd 2 by inserting hook into st below (in same space as Rnd 2), work 3 hdc into center st at each corner; sl st into first st to join.
Fasten off.
Shapes
Each shape is worked with 4 strands of yarn held together as one, using yarn colors B, C and D as desired.
See supplementary photos on next page.
Triangle
Ch 84, fasten off.
Circle
Ch 64, fasten off.
Square
Ch 80, fasten off.
Squiggle
Ch 88, fasten off.
Make 1 of each shape using each of colors B, C and D. Sample shown omitted making a B triangle for a total of 11 shapes.
FINISHING:
Choose one side of the Throw to be the right side.
Lay Throw onto a pinnable surface (blocking mat, mattress, clean rug) with right side facing.
Shape chains into shapes and pin onto Throw, arranging as desired.
Once satisfied with placement, thread blunt needle with a 24" length of matching yarn.
Bring needle up from wrong side of Throw through first ch.
Next, draw needle through second ch from right side to wrong side of Throw. Continue in this way, drawing needle through each ch, until shape is fully attached.
Cut yarn and knot ends on wrong side of Throw.
Repeat to attach remaining chains.
Weave in ends.

JOANN HACKS:

• Hold shapes in place with T-pins.


• Keep the "V’s" of each chain facing upwards.


• When sewing shapes onto Throw, draw needle through the chain and the Throw.

ABBREVIATIONS:_x000B_ch = chain_x000B_hdc = half double crochet_x000B_rnd = round_x000B_sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)