Tartan Plaid Afghan Pattern

Tartan Blanket : This pattern contains directions to crochet the afghan shown. "A debonair plaid flaunts gay-colored comfort and adds an extra dash to outdoor terrace or room". This tartan piece is actually a combination of crochet and weaving. First you crochet the afghan, and then, yarns are woven through to accomplish the plaids. Fringe is then added give the final look. The completed afghan measures 47 x 67 inches. Instructions for a matching pillow, is included.

Materials:

• CHADWICK'S RED HEART AFGHAN WOOL, 23 skeins (1 oz. skeins) of Old Gold, 10 skeins Antique Green, 6 skeins Brique, and 5 skeins Beauvais Brown.
• MILWARD'S STEEL CROCHET HOOK No. 1/0.

GAUGE: 5 sps make 2 inches; 2 rows make 1 inch.