Crochet Granny Afghan Alice Brooks 7073

Crocheted Afghan:  This crocheted afghan and pillow are made of Afghan Yarn. The afghan is made of 6-inch squares overcast together. It can either be made in a four-color combination such as: pale yellow, turquoise blue and coral with a black background or of three shades of the same color with a contrasting background such as: pale yellow, deep yellow and orange with a brown background or of scrap yarn with a neutral background such as: brown, black, green, beige or grey. The pillow is made of four squares joined together.   The finished afghan will measure 44 x 68 inches. 

This is a Mail Order Design pattern purchased through newspapers and catalogs.  The pattern was marketed as Alice Brooks 7073.    The newspaper description:  "Make your home colorful with this gay scrap afghan! It's crocheted in squares that add up quickly. Use a dark background and three shades of a color, if you like".