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SIZES:

Blanket: 36” x 35” (91.5 cm x 89 cm), blocked

Shawl: 74” x 17” (188 cm x 43 cm), blocked

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Buttery Sport and Wishglow Sport yarn

Blanket sample shown in Idyllic Hues Buttery Sport Kit: A) Dk. Pink, B) Speckled White, C) Teal, D) Gold, and E) Purple

Shawl sample shown in Whispering Peak Hues Wishglow Sport Kit: A) Brown, B) Cream, C) Blue, D) Dusty Pink, and E) Lt. Pink 

If those colors aren't available, any from this category or this category will work.

HOOK:

Both Versions: US size ​​E/3.5 mm crochet hook or size needed to achieve gauge

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate: This pattern is for those who feel comfortable with crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/ concepts include single crochet, double crochet, herringbone double crochet, alpine front post double crochet rows, and color changes.

Notes from the Designer:

Inspired by countless rides through the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains to see family and friends in my childhood, the Mountain Forests pattern infuses my love of nature with the warm comfort of watching the sunrise from the front porch of an old cabin. The textured color blocks mimic the striations of open rock faces, while the alpine sections represent the trees always rallying up to grow between them. An excellent addition to any crocheter’s repertoire, this pattern provides a wide variety of stitches and concepts to practice without taking away a crocheter’s ability to watch a show or talk with friends while they’re at it.

The white and gold colors emphasize the presence of stone, while the pink and purple harken back to the flowers, and the blue lends itself to both the water and the sky. However, any number of color combinations will work.

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• The blanket sample used approximately 1,300 yds/1,189 m total: Color A: 263 yds/240 m and Colors B, C, D, and E: 259 yds/237 m each. Each color block used approximately 179 yds/164 m, while the alpine stitches used approximately 68 yds/62 m per color.
• The shawl sample used approximately 1,750 yds/1,600 m total: Color A: 360 yds/329 m, Color B: 340 yds/311 m, Color C: 345 yds/315 m, Color D: 360 yds/329 m, and Color E: 345 yds/315 m.
• This pattern is easily adjustable, but doing so may require additional yarn.
• Use two different stitch markers to denote the first stitch of the Herringbone Double Crochet rows. The Herringbone Double Crochet leans, which can make it hard to see the top of it at the end of the next row.
• For this pattern, all odd rows will be right side, and all even rows will be wrong side.
• Chains do NOT count as stitches. Pay special attention to this at the beginning of Rows 23, 47, 71, 95, and 119. The first alpfpdc should be made around the post of the first stitch two rows previous, not the turning chain.
• There are no increases or decreases in this pattern. Past the initial chain, stitch counts should always equal one less than the starting chain.
• Throughout the pattern, some of the tails can be crocheted over if desired, while others should be left to work in at the end of the pattern to better hide their colors in the weave of the fabric. Each method is indicated in the pattern.

Happy crocheting!

Chandi

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