'Fools the Eye' Mocha Version
LG Tunisian Afghan/Lapghan Pattern
Patons SWs (110yds/80gr) 4 balls each of: Color A Natural Earth Color B Natural Russet Lion Brand Suede (122yds/85grs) 4 balls: Color C Mocha Size L (8mm) regular crochet hook Size N $(10\mathsf{m m})$ Denise interchangeable crochet hook with cable $\&$ end cap attached Size: Approx $36^{\prime\prime}\times56^{\prime\prime}$ Gauge Comments: You should do a swatch to decide what your beginning chain count should be to create a fabric of a desired width $^{\&}$ length. VIP Assumption: I think this pattern is simple, but it does require knowledge of how to crochet the Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss). I taught myself online- there are many great sites with written $\&$ video instructions to visit, if you choose to make this your first Tunisian Crochet project.
Notes:
(1) I use a smaller hook for the foundation chain because tunisian crochet creates a much denser fabric than regular crochet. I feel the beginning chain looks sloppy if you use the same size hook to also create your beginning foundation chain. Same thing goes for the final slip stitch row. (2) I let the beginning $\&$ end rows curl. It's not much of a curl $\&\ I$ like the look. (3) I'm picky about the sides having clean even edges- I did not create a border around the piece. There are ways to ensure clean even edges- which I can explore in a later post/pdf. (4) If you want to make a shoulder wrap instead, try a width of $20{-}24^{\prime\prime}\,\&$ a length of $60-72^{\prime\prime}$ It will change the look somewhat though, as the color sequence changes wil be less frequent. Start with a chain 72 instead for $24"$ width. (5) If you're an animal lover- one ball of each color will make a nice pet blanket of approx. ${18"}$ by. $24^{\prime\prime}$ The color sequence will look a lot different though- but still very interesting.Start with a chain 72 instead. (6) As I mentioned in (3) I crave neat edges- so when I need to add a new ball of yarn I do not do it at the edges. I tie a square knot to join the yarn & leave short pieces to weave in on the reverse side. FYI- The reverse side is just as pretty as the 'public' side!
Color Sequence:
(1） Chain 108 with Color A (2) Forward row- continue with Color A (pickup yarn loops through the back bump of the chain- it creates a nicer looking bottom edge- 108 loops on hook) (3) Return row- drop Color A & add Color B (4) Forward row- drop Color B & add Color C (5) Return row- drop Color C & pickup Color A (6)Forward row- drop Color A & pickup Color B (7) Return row- drop Color B & pickup Color C (8) Forward row- drop Color C and pickup Color A And so on.... contine until you reach your desired length. Mine ended up $56^{\prime\prime}$ . If you wish, add another ball of each color & make the fabric wider &/or longer. Final row- end on a forward row with the smaller hook & slip stitches. You willnotice that as you approach the end of either the forward or return row there will always be a strand of yarn that you have previously dropped awaiting you.t You simply drop one yarn & pick up the one that's waiting there. StitchDiva.com has a tutorial with photos that shows more detail if you want further instruction.
