SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Simply Soft Marl Yarn Skein, Grey Heather (2)
- Caron Simply Soft Marl Yarn Skein, Pagoda (5)
- Caron Simply Soft Marl Yarn Skein, Taupe (5)
- Caron Simply Soft Marl Yarn Skein, Blush
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Yarn needle
- MEASUREMENTS: Approx 48" x 58"
- GAUGE: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4"
DIRECTIONS:
Grey Heather is Contrast A. Pagoda is Contrast B. Taupe is Contrast C. Blue is Contrast D.Blanket is worked diagonally from corner-to-corner.
To change color, work to last loops on hook, yoh with new color. Pull through loops on hook to complete st and proceed in new color.
Carry colors up side of work when stripe colors are repeated.
BLANKET INC SECTION
With A, ch 3.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc). Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. Skip first sc. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in ch-1 sp. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 3. Skip first sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in last ch-3 sp. Turn.
4th row: Ch 3. Skip first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-3 sp. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in last ch-3 sp. Turn. Rep 4th row until side edge from beg measures 15" [38 cm], ending on a WS row. Join B.
Next 2 rows: With B, rep 4th row twice.
Next 2 rows: With A, rep 4th row twice.
Rep last 4 rows until side edge from beg measures approx 30" [76 cm], ending on a WS row with A. Break A.
With B, rep 4th row until side edge from beg measures 45", ending on a WS row. Join C.
Next 2 rows: With C, rep 4th row twice.
Next 2 rows: With B, rep 4th row twice.
Rep last 4 rows until side edge from beg measures approx 48", ending on a WS row with B.
BODY SECTION
1st row: (RS). With C, ch 3. Skip first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last ch-3 sp. Turn.
2nd row: (WS). Ch 2. Skip first 2 sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-3 sp. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in last ch-3 sp. Turn.
3rd row: With B, ch 3. Skip first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last ch-2 sp. Turn. 4th row: Ch 2. Skip first 2 sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-3 sp. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in last ch-3 sp. Turn.
Next 2 rows: With C, rep 3rd and 4th rows.
Next 2 rows: With B, rep 3rd and 4th rows. Rep last 4 rows until longest (right) side edge from beg measures approx 58" [147.5 cm], ending on a WS row with C.
DEC SECTION
1st row: (RS). With B, ch 2. Skip first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last ch-2 sp. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. Skip first 2 sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last ch-2 sp. Turn.
Next 2 rows: With C, rep 2nd row twice.
Next 2 rows: With B, rep 2nd row twice.
Rep last 4 rows until left side edge from beg measures approx 12" [30.5 cm], ending on a WS row with B. Break B.
With C, rep 2nd row until left side edge from beg measures approx 27" [68.5 cm], ending on a WS row with C. Join D.
Next 2 rows: With D, rep 2nd row twice.
Next 2 rows: With C, rep 2nd row twice.
Rep last 4 rows until left side edge from beg measures approx 43" [109 cm], ending on a WS row with C. Break C.
With D, rep 2nd row until 3 sc rem.
Next row: (RS). With D, ch 2. Skip first 2 sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last ch-2 sp. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Skip first 2 sc. 1 sc in last ch-2 sp. Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Dec = Decrease
Inc = Increase
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook