Vintage Crocheted Throw Afghan Churchmouse Home

When is an afghan an afghan? And when is it a throw? It's all about the size. We like a little throw for our lap or our shoulders, while an afghan's made to curl up under—and not always alone! This one's a scaled-up version of Pam Reece's crocheted baby blanket. The handsome, nostalgic stitch is at home in any decor.

FINISHED SIZES
Throw: 40 x 48"/102 x 122cm.
Afghan: 50 x 60"/127 x 152cm.
Yarn information given for throw; afghan size in parentheses ( ). For specific amounts by color, see pattern or contact us.

5-COLOR VERSION
10 (15) skeins Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (220 yds/200m each); 2 (3) skeins each of 5 colors; Throw size shown lower left and center in pale heathers 9450, 9324, 8401, 9460 ans 4011. Or approx. 1528 (2369) yds/1397 (2166)m of worsted-weight yarn.

7-COLOR VERSION
14 (14) skeins Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 (220 yds/200m each); 2 (2) skeins each of 7 colors; Afghan size shown lower right in deep heathers 4006, 2435, 9459, 2452, 4001, 9408 and 4002. Or approx. 1528 (2369) yds/1397 (2166)m of worsted-weight yarn.

NOTIONS (both versions)
Size G (4mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge.

GAUGE (both versions)
1 repeat (peak to peak or valley to valley) = 2½"/6cm.