This pattern is over 35 yrs old. Mom made this afghan for our daughter back in 1972, then for both our sons. Mom also made this afghan for all our neices & nephews over the years, & I {JMSQ} have made it for our children & Grandchildren over the years.
Were re-introducing this wonderful pattern © 2007 for you to enjoy and God Willing make it your family heirloom as well.
We use this pattern to make Afghans (ch 121), Lapghans (ch 71, or 87) , & Baby Blankets (ch 55 or 71) & follow directions below. We added both pockets & ties for giving to senior's and ties for use in wheelchairs
Wheelchair lap-ghans usually measure 36 x 36... For the others we make them 36 x 48, unless I know the person is taller and needs a longer one.
Lg. Men's size LAPGHAN
J hook
Row 1: Ch 87, sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in same st. sk next st, *(sc,& 1dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc, & 1 dc in next st) across UNTIL last st, 1 sc in last st ch 2 turn.**
Row 2-88: Sk 1 st, *(1 sc,& 1dc in next st, sk next st, 1 sc,& 1 dc in next st, sk next*) across UNTIL last st, 1 sc ch 2 turn
TRIM: Trim of your choice, I make a delicate sm ruffle trim
NORMAL size LAPGHAN:
H Hook for child's Lapghan - J Hook for adult Lapghan with worsted weight yarn
Small/Medium/Large Sizes
Row 1: Ch 71, sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in same st. sk next st, *(sc,& 1dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc, & 1 dc in next st) across UNTIL last st, 1 sc in last st ch 2 turn.**
Row 2-72: Sk 1 st, *(1 sc,& 1dc in next st, sk next st, 1 sc,& 1 dc in next st, sk next*) across UNTIL last st, 1 sc ch 2 turn
TRIM: Trim of your choice, I make a delicate sm ruffle trim
Bottom (Feet) Insert
ch 28, rep instructions for body for a total of 15 rows; fasten off.
Center first row of insert to first row of bottom; pin in place. Bring remainder of first row around sides of insert; pin in place and sew.
Edging
Rnd 1 (WS): Attach with sc, work around in pattern, around entire piece,(3 sc in each corner)
join in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 2 (RS): Work in either pattern around ~ or~ shell st around, join in beg sc, fasten off.
Pockets (Make 2)
Rep instructions for bottom insert for a total of 9 rows; fasten off.
Edging Rnds 1 & 2: Rep Rnds 1 and 2 of edging for body.
Ties (Make 2)
With white, ch 101, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each rem ch across, fasten off.
Tie knot in each end.
Fold tie in half; pull fold through lp 5 patterns from side and 2nd row from top; pull ends
through lp and pull tight.
This pattern is intended for charity and personal use only. Neither the pattern nor items made from it are to be sold. This notice must be attached to the pattern when downloading or printing it out. JMSQ © 2007
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