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Yo-Yo Afghans
Crochet Along's September-October 2000 Project
Yo-yo's are one round of double crochet that can be crocheted together in a hexagon based pattern to make lots of different items, including afghans. They're great for using up yarn scraps, but you can also make hexagon-graphed, join-as-you-go patterns ! I think you'll be surprised at how many different looks can be achieved using this method.
Basic Yo-Yo Pattern
With a size I hook & worsted weight yarn, each yo-yo uses about 62" of yarn and is about 1 3/4" across.
Ch 4, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the ring. Fasten off.
Joining Methods
These joining methods are hexagon-based. Every yo-yo (except those on the ends and sides of the afghan) will be joined to six other yo-yo's at two points each. Work over yarn ends whenever possible.
Flat Braid Joining (This method produces a textured, tighter joining.) |
Net Stitch Joining (This method produces a looser, lacier joining.) |
Hexagon Joining (Use either the flat braid or net stitch joining to make hexagon motifs or a hexagon afghan) |
Graphed Yo-Yo Afghans
A design can be worked into a yo-yo afghan, if desired.
Included is a link for hexagon graph paper, in case you'd like to graph your own.
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