Crib Afghan
Designed by: Jeani Bax of Henderson, NV - Copyright 1973
Materials: Afghan takes about 12 ounces each of variegated pink and white knitting worsted weight yarn. Use crochet hook size K or size needed for gauge. Afghan measures about 36 x 48 inches with fringe.
Gauge: 4 Rows equal 2 1/2 inches
Pattern: In pink, ch 109.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, * sk 2 ch, 2 dc in next ch, repeat from * across-36 V-clusters, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Dc between first and second dc to make first V-stitch, * 2 dc between dcs of next cluster, repeat from * across, ch 3, turn.
Repeat row 2 for pattern.
Work 4 rows pink, fasten off. Join white, work 3 rows white in pattern.
Repeat until there are 10 sections pink and 9 sections white.
Border-Rnd 1: With pink, sc around, working 2 sc over each row and 5 sc at each corner.
Rnd 2: Working through back lps only, sc in each sc around.
Fringe: Wrap white around a 4-inch cardboard. Cut one end. Hold 2 strands together; fold in half. With hook, draw folded lp through back lp on border, pull strands through and tighten. Knot fringe in each sc; trim fringe.
