Crocheted Peacock Embroidered Afghan Pattern

The Peacock : This pattern contains directions to create the afghan shown. This is a unique and beautiful piece of fiber art. It contains a fair amount of work, but the results are splendid. The pieced is made primarily in afghan stitch in a wide center and two smaller side panels with interesting scalloped edging. To this, The Peacock embroidery is added, following the full page included chart. The finished afghan measures 50 x 70 inches.

Materials:

• AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "DAWN" KNITTING WORSTED, 1 ounce Wood Brown, 4 ounces each Hunter Green, National Blue and Peacock, 5 ounces Sea Green, 48 ounces White
• Plastic Crochet Hook Size J
• 14 inch Afghan Hook Size J

GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch