Falling Leaves Afghan by Rena V. Stevens

Falling Leaves Afghan

Crochet
August 2022
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
see notes
10.0 mm (N/P)
1053 yards (963 m)
42" Wide x 65" Long
US
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Elegant stylized columns of falling leaves make this a vibrant autumn statement piece. The pattern is an easy-to-memorize two-row repeat, which puts this afghan on our must-make list.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements: 42 inches wide x 65 inches long, excluding fringe. Simply add to or subtract from the base chain for a longer or shorter afghan. Add or subtract repeats of rows for a wider or narrower afghan.

Materials:
Lion Brand Hometown
5 skeins #172 Oklahoma City green
5 skeins #219 Norfolk merlot
3 skeins each #159 Madison Mustard, #114 Tampa spice, #133 Syracuse orange
Size N/15/10mm crochet hook
Locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
Across width in pattern: 2 rows = 2½ inches. Gauge is not critical for this project.