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Highlight Pattern Crochet
Dazzling Diamonds Afghan
Approx. 52 x 72 Caron
Easy-care acrylic
9 (3oz.) skeins ea of
color A, Color B and Color C (your choice)
Needles Size I crochet hook or size needed to obtain
gauge 7 sc = 2”; 4 rows = 1” Note: When changing colors,
work-off last 2 loops of the last stitch with next color. Chain
152 with color A
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook and ea. Chain across
row. (151 sc), ch 1, turn.
Row 2: SC in first sc and in ea sc across row, ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-6: Repeat row 2. At end of row 6 change to color B
Row 7: SC in first sc of row below (row6), *sc in 2nd
stitch of row 5, sc in 3rd stitch of row 4, sc in 4th
stitch of row 3, sc in 5th stitch of row 2, sc in 6th
stitch of row 1, sc in 7th stitch of row 2, sc in 8th
stitch of row 3, sc in 9th stitch of row 4, sc in 10th
stitch of row 5, sc in 11th stitch of row 6, repeat
from * across row, ch 1, turn
Rows 8-12: Repeat row 2. At end of row 12, change to color C.
Row 13: SC in first sc of row 7, *sc in 2nd stitch of
row 8, sc in 3rd stitch of row 9, sc in 4th
stitch of row 10, sc in 5th stitch of row 11, sc in 6th
stitch of row 12, sc in 7th stitch of row 11, sc in 8th
stitch of row 10, sc in 9th stitch of row 9, sc in 10th
stitch of row 8, sc in 11th stitch of row 7, repeat
from *across row, ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 1-13 for pattern, changing colors every six rows
until you have completed 15 sections of each color. Repeat 6
more rows with color A. Fasten off.
Border: Row 1, With color C, join yarn at top right hand corner
of afghan, *sc in each stitch across, 3 sc in corner, sc in each
row across side, 3 sc in corner, repeat from * around afghan
ending with 3 sc in corner, join, change to color B, ch 1.
Row 2: Repeat row 1 and at end of row change to Color A, ch 1.
Row 3: Repeat row 1 (do not change colors at end of row) ch 1.
Row 4: Sc in same st as ch 1, *hdc in next st, dc in next st,
treble crochet in next 2 sts, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc
in next 2 sts, repeat from * around edges of afghan and join to
first sc. Fasten
off.
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Family Thank Yous Hello Pat! My baby Vanessa was in the hospital during Christmastime. We received a beautiful blanket. I want to thank you for doing this. You gave us a special moment. Thanks again Karina & Vanessa ~and~
e-mail - My daughter received one of your beautiful blankets at the Children's hospital a few weeks ago when she was very ill and we went through a terrible scare. The blanket is home with us now and keeps us comforted. I can't say enough how much it added cheer and comfort to our experience and it will remain a wonderful thing in Mary's room. Thank you so much for what you do. God bless you. Sincerely,
Our Chapter Update
Blankets delivered:
As of 1/22/08
8,321
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sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to
have the two as close together as possible.”
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Personally from PatFirst, Boni and I would like to wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year! 2007 was a very successful and productive year for our chapter. We exceeded the 8,000 blanket delivery mark and are looking forward to attaining 10,000. It’s hard to fathom that many ill and traumatized children. On my last delivery to Children Hosp., the volunteer receiving the blankets mentioned they had had 180 patients over Christmas and every child received a blanket. Their supply was low and they beamed as Ben and I brought in 80 blankets. I am continually amazed by the talent and dedication of our volunteers. We no sooner deliver the blankets on hand when many more are ready for us to pick up. Even better are the surprises we receive while away from the house. Magically blankets appear in our “pump house.” Keep up those wonderful surprises!
Warm regards, National Headquarters of Project Linus Update as of 9/30/07 Blankets– 2,293,340 Chapters --- 406
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