Diamond Head Hanging by deberard

Diamond Head Hanging

Crochet
August 2019
Sport (12 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches
in patt
5.5 mm (I)
821 yards (751 m)
18" wide and 34" long, excluding fringe
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The unique mix of yarns in this creation makes for a truly special item. Paper raffia is used for the filet crochet portion, while cotton and baby alpaca yarns are used together for the fringe.

Difficulty Basic

Finished Size 18” wide and 34” long, excluding fringe.

Yarn Wool and the Gang Ra-Ra Raffia (100% wood pulp paper; 273 yd 250 m/3½ oz 100 g;): ivory white (A), 2 balls.

Wool and the Gang Billie Jean (100% cotton; 148 yd 135 m/ 3½ oz 100 g;): indigo denim (B), dirty denim (C), 1 ball each.

Wool and the Gang Sugar Baby Alpaca (100% alpaca; 127 yd 116 m/1¾ oz 50 g;): curasao blue (D), 1 ball.

Hook Size I/9 (5.5 mm) hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Rust-proof pins; ½“ diameter wooden dowel, 23½” length; yarn needle.

Gauge 5 mesh and 6 rows = 4” in patt.

For techniques you don’t know, please visit our online crochet glossary at https://www.interweave.com/interweave-crochet-glossary/

NOTES

  • Filet background is worked first. Fringe is attached after background is complete.
  • Do not wet-block (immerse). This will ruin the hanging.

For more information, see: 
https://www.interweave.com/store/interweave-crochet-fall-2019-digital-edition