Vintage Crocheted Throw & Afghan (in 5 or 7 colors)

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 220 (220 yds/200m each); 2(3) skeins each of 5 colors; Throw size shown in pale heathers. Or approx. 1528(2369) yds/1397(2166)m of worsted-weight yarn.

7-COLOR VERSION
14(14) skeins Cascade 220 (220 yds/200m each); 2(2) skeins each of 7 colros; Afghan size shown in deep heathers. 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) = 2.5"/6cm.