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Free Crochet Pattern: Vanna's Choice Diagonal Granny Afghan Page 1 of 4
Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice
Diagonal Granny Afghan
Pattern Number: 70346AD
Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice
Diagonal Granny Afghan
Pattern Number: 70346AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size

42 x 52 in. (106.5 x 132 cm)
CORRECTIONS: None
MATERIALS
• 860-099 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice: Linen
11 Balls
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
GAUGE:
Basic Square = 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm) measured diagonally from corner to corner. BE
SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project
will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will
be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try
using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook
or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and
draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
BASIC SQUARE (make 111)

Ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 2 more dc in ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in ring) 3
times, ch 3; join with sl st in top of beg ch.
Rnd 2: Sl st to first ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp, [ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3
sp] 3 times, ch 1; join wtih sl st in top of beg ch.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp, *dc in next 3
dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in top
of beg ch. Fasten off.
HALF-SQUARE (make 16)

Ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form ring.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ring, ch 1, dc in ring.
Row 2: Ch 4, turn, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch -3 sp, ch 1, sk 3 dc, 3 dc in beg ch-
4 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-3
sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in beg ch-4 sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Following diagram, sew Basic Squares and Half Squares together.
Edging
From RS, join yarn with sl st at one corner, ready to work along shaped end of Afghan.
Row 1: *Sc evenly along shaped end, working 3 sc at tip of each point and sc2tog between points; at
corner, work sc evenly spaced across long side; rep from * once.
Side Edging
Next Row: Working across long side of Afghan only, sc in each sc.
Note: Next 3 rows are worked across same long side of Afghan.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, working across long side of Afghan only, sc in each sc.
Rep last row once.
Picot Row: Ch 2, turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sk first 2 sc, sl st in next 2 sc, (ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from
hook, sk 1 sc, sl st in next 2 sc) across row.
Fasten off.
From RS, join yarn with sl st at corner, ready to work across remaining long side of Afghan and rep 4 rows of
Side Edging.
Tassel (make 14)

Wrap yarn around cardboard 25 times. Cut a piece of yarn 10 in. (25.5 cm) long and thread doubled onto
large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at upper edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot
securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at lower edge of cardboard. Cut a piece of yarn 8 in. (20.5 cm) long
and wrap tightly around loops 1 in. (2.5 cm) below top knot to form Tassel neck. Knot securely; thread ends
onto needle and weave ends to center of Tassel. Trim Tassel ends evenly. Sew one Tassel to each outer point
at top and bottom edges.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet
sk = skip sl = slip
sp(s) = space(s) st(s) = stitch(es)
Learn to crochet instructions: http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com
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variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.
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Free Crochet Pattern: Vanna's Choice Diagonal Granny Afghan Page 1 of 4

Free Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

SIZE: One Size

BASIC SQUARE (make 111)

HALF-SQUARE (make 16)

Tassel (make 14)

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

Learn to crochet instructions: http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

For hundreds of free patterns, visit our website www.LionBrand.com

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