Join me for a new CAL! The Patriotic Archway Throw Crochet A Long Starts September 17th

9/11/2018

Finished size: 48" x 72" OR easily customize to your desired size

Purchase the CAL pattern on Ravelry here:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/patriotic-archway-throw

Be sure to use coupon code PATRIOTICCAL to receive 30% off (Code expires at 11:59pm MST Saturday 9/19/18)

Patriotic Archway Throw

I love the look and feel of rustic Patriotic colors! They take my mind back to the days when people journeyed to this country in hopes of living a better life.
The warmth of these colors bring such a comforting and welcome feeling to my home. I just want to wrap up in them and read a good book, watch a great movie or pick up more yarn and just snuggle while working on another crochet pattern.

Recently, I created a poll on Crafting Friends Designs Facebook page and in my Facebook group to see what YOU wanted to work as a CAL. The majority vote was for the Patriotic Throw and I can wait to get started with you! Click the links above to follow me on Facebook and join my crochet group to stay in the loop.

Since throws, afghans, blankets (whichever you prefer calling them) typically take a while to crochet, I'm breaking this crochet - a - long down to make it easy to follow.

Patriotic Archway Throw Crochet A Long Details

Here are the details of the CAL
DATES: September 17th - 27th
Each day, 1 set/row of written instructions and the same set/row of stitch chart instructions will be added to the pdf. The updated pdf will be uploaded daily by 10am MST to Ravelry for easy access

I will be available in my Facebook Group here:
www.facebook.com/groups/531832953690041
to help answer any questions you might have. Join NOW to follow along and see everyone's work!

This is a great way to learn how to read charts while working row by row! It is a simple pattern and the chart rows are in color to help see where each stitch is placed more easily.

CAL Schedule:
Wednesday 9/12/18: Materials are listed below in this post

Thurs - Sun (9/13 - 9/16) Have fun shopping at the store or in your yarn stash for the beautiful colors you're going to work with!

Mon 9/17: Rows 1-2
Tues 9/18: Row 3
Wed 9/19: Row 4
Thursday 9/20: Row 5
Friday 9/21: Row 6
Sat 9/22: Row 7
Sun 9/23: Row 8
Mon 9/24: Row 9
Tues 9/25: Row 10
Wed 9/26: Repeat Row instructions
Thurs 9/27: Border instructions (full pattern will be published)

Grab your hook, set out that yarn and join me on Monday!

Bring warmth and comfort to your home through the rustic colors of the Patriotic Archway Throw crochet pattern. Display a bright and cheery throw in any room by using rainbow colors to make your desired size blanket too! No matter what colors you choose, you'll enjoy working this crochet pattern.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials: 2006 (total yards) Lion Brand Heartland 4ww yarn or similar (different yarns may adjust the finished size of your project unless gauge is matched first)
      876 yards Acadia (Tan)
      565 yards Olympic (Blue)
      565 yards Redwood (Red)

Finished Size: 72" x 48" or customize to your desired size

Hook: H

Gauge: 14 dc & 8 rows = 4”

Terminology: US crochet terms

Stitches/Abbreviations:
st(s) - stitch(es),    sl st - slip stitch, ch - chain, yo - yarn over, sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet,
dc - double crochet, tr - treble crochet

Special Stitches:
Foundation dc: If you’re unfamiliar with how to work foundation chains, this photo tutorial may help
http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2015/02/double-crochet-foundation-chain-photo.html
If you prefer a basic beginning chain, chain the required amount + 3 extra, turn, dc in 3rd chain from hook and each
chain across

Reverse sc: working from left to right, insert hook from front to back in next stitch to the right, yo, pull loop through
stitch, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook

Notes:

This pattern uses standing stitches instead of turning chains. If you prefer to use a turning chain, chain 1 and turn for all rows starting with a sc, chain 2 and turn for all rows starting with hdc, chain 3 and turn for all rows starting with a dc (ch-2 and ch-3 would count as stitches)
When changing colors, do so in the last step of the last stitch of the row before the color change
Color sections are worked in counts of 4 rows to allow you to carry your yarn up the edge of the throw instead of fastening off each color
The Border section adds 4” to each side of the throw. Take this into consideration when customizing the foundation to your desired size

(c) 2018 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs
(c) 2018 Photo Copyright by Ash & Co
It is ILLEGAL to copy, share or upload this pattern to sites for others to access. This pattern is not to be used for educational purposes. You are welcome so sell finished items you crochet using this pattern.
This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters for ease and accuracy.
If you have any questions when working this pattern, please email Kate at craftingfriends4you@yahoo.com for customer support.

If you just can't wait for the CAL, go ahead and get started now buy purchasing the PDF Instant Download here on my website.