Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Wool-Ease Crochet Commemorative Fire Fighter Throw Pattern Number: 20079CAD

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1 Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Wool-Ease Crochet Commemorative Fire Fighter Throw Pattern Number: 20079CAD Honor the firefighter (or the child who dreams of being one) with this special Wool-Ease throw. This pattern features images cross-stitched onto a Tunisian crochet background. Each block is stitched in a solid color after which the images are created with duplicate or cross stitch. Please Note: The graphs for this pattern were created in color and you may not be able to read them if printed in black and white

2 Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Wool-Ease Crochet Commemorative Fire Fighter Throw Pattern Number: 20079CAD SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate SIZE: One Size 43 inches x 61½ inches without edging CORRECTIONS: (applied Oct 24, 2013) FIRE HOSE With C, ch 117 and work 52 rows BAS. With A, ch 47 and work 104 rows BAS. MATERIALS Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Butterscotch DISCONTINUED 4 Balls A Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Grey Heather 3 Balls B Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Blue Heather 7 Balls C Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Cranberry 5 Balls D Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Oxford Grey 2 Balls E Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Fisherman 1 Ball F Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Black 1 Ball (G) Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8 (5 mm) Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials Size H-8 (5 mm) flexible afghan stitch hook *Wool-Ease (Article #620). Solid, Heather, Twist: 80% acrylic, 20% wool Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 86% acrylic, 10% wool, 4% rayon Glitter/Multi-colors: 78% acrylic, 19% wool, 3% polyester Frosts: 70% acrylic, 20% wool, 10% polyamide Prints: 80% acrylic, 20% wool ; package size: Solid, Heather, Twist: 3 oz/85g; 197 yd/180m balls Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 3 oz/85g; 197 yd/180m balls Glitter/Multi-colors: 2.5 oz./70g; 162 yd/146m balls Frosts: 2.5 oz./70g; 162 yd/146m balls Prints: 2.5 oz/70g; 162 yd/146m balls GAUGE: 18 sts + 17 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Basic Afghan Stitch (BAS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. STITCH EXPLANATION:

3 Basic Afghan Stitch (BAS) Row 1 (1st Half): Pull up loop through top loop only in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, keeping all loops on hook. Do not turn. Row 1 (2nd Half): Yo and pull through first loop on hook, * yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, rep from * across. Do not turn. Row 2 (1st Half): Pull up loop from under 2nd vertical "bar" of previous row and from under each vertical bar across, keeping all loops on hook. Do not turn. Row 2 (2nd Half): Rep second half of Row 1. Rep Row 2 for pattern. When piece is desired length, fasten off by working slip st in each bar across. NOTES: NOTE: Each panel is worked in afghan stitch background with cross stitch embroidered motif. FIREMAN'S HAT With B, ch 68 and work 52 rows BAS. FIRE HOSE With C, ch 117 and work 52 rows BAS. FIRE HYDRANT With A, ch 47 and work 104 rows BAS. FIREHOUSE With E, ch 67 and work 20 rows BAS. Change to C and work 84 rows BAS rows total. DALMATIAN With A, ch 62 and work 104 rows BAS. FIRE TRUCK With E, ch 127 and work 10 rows BAS. Change to C and work 60 rows BAS - 70 rows total. FIRE ALARM With B, ch 58 and work 70 rows BAS. EMBROIDERY Work cross stitch and embroidery on all panels by centering following charts for motif and colors as indicated. VERTICAL PANELS Work all panels with D. Bottom: Ch 9, work 52 rows BAS. Sew between Fireman's Hat and Fire Hose panels. Middle: (Make 2) Ch 9, work 104 rows BAS. Sew one between Fire Hydrant and Firehouse, and the other between the Firehouse and Dalmatian panels. Top: Ch 9, work 70 rows BAS. Sew between Fire Truck and Fire Alarm panels. HORIZONTAL PANELS Work all panels with D. Top: Pick up 194 sts and work 9 rows BAS. Middle: Pick up 194 sts and work 9 rows BAS. Sew to top panel. Bottom: Pick up 194 sts and work 9 rows BAS. Sew to middle panel. Rotate afghan and pick up 194 sts across bottom edge. Work 9 rows BAS. FINISHING

4 Edging: With crochet hook, sc evenly around afghan, working 3 sc in each corner. Picot Row: *Work 5 sc, ch 3, slip st into top of last sc; repeat from *, working 3 sc in each corner.

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11 ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet yo = yarn over ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration rep = repeat(s)(ing) st(s) = stitch(es) Learn to crochet instructions: Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes. We want your project to be a success! If you need help with this or any other Lion Brand pattern, support is available 7 days per week. Just click here to explain your problem and someone will help you! For thousands of free patterns, visit our website To order visit our website or call: (800) 258-YARN (9276) any time! When in New York City, visit the Lion Brand Yarn Studio where we have the largest selection of our yarns anywhere and over 100 classes and events monthly. 34 West 15th Street, NY, NY Copyright Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved. No pattern or other material may be reproduced -- mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying -- without written permission of Lion Brand Yarn Company.