At first glance, this crocheted beauty looks like just another striped afghan. But take a closer look and you’ll see that designer Edie Eckman’s Granny Stripes Afghan is an intriguing pattern that emulates bands of cheery rick rack. Stitched in 7 complimentary shades of always soft Simply Soft, the Granny Stripes Afghan is a keeper!

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In pattern stitch, four 3-dc groups and 9 rows = 4”/10cm.

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