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“Thus the Lord God showed me, and behold, there was a basket of summer fruit.” Amos 8:1

Basket Weave Ch 28 loosely.

Row 1 (Right side): Dc in fourth ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as first dc) and in each ch across: 26 dc.

Note: Loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch to mark last row as right side (see Markers, page 2).

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc, now and throughout), turn; H work FPdc around each of next 3 dc (Fig. 11, page 4), work BPdc around each of next 3 dc (Fig. 12, page 4); repeat from H across to last dc, hdc in last dc: 26 sts.

Row 3: Ch 2, turn; H work FPdc around each of next 3 BPdc, work BPdc around each of next 3 FPdc; repeat from H across to last hdc, hdc in last hdc.

Rows 4 and 5: Ch 2, turn; H work BPdc around each of next 3 sts, work FPdc around each of next 3 sts; repeat from H across to last hdc, hdc in last hdc.

Row 6: Ch 2, turn; H work FPdc around each of next 3 FPdc, work BPdc around each of next 3 BPdc; repeat from H across to last hdc, hdc in last hdc.

Repeat Rows 3-6 until piece measures approximately 7" from beginning ch; do not finish off.

Work Edging (see Finishing, page 4).

Scripture Afghan Block

In honor of the fall harvest season, we have selected this Basket Weave block, which you can use to crochet a cozy afghan for the cooler nights ahead. This pattern stitch is one of 24 blocks in our Scripture Afghan, a popular but out-of-print design that is now available again as a digital download from LeisureArtsLibrary.com. The original afghan uses two each of 24 blocks, but you could create an afghan using the Basket Weave pattern stitch alone. Make all 48 the same color, or crochet 12 each of four colors.

Basket Weave is one of 24 blocks from Scripture Afghan (Leisure Arts Library Item #800115). To purchase a digital download of the complete collection of pattern stitches inspired by the Bible, visit LeisureArtsLibrary.com.

BLOCKINGDue to the variety of pattern stitches used, some of the Squares may benefit from being blocked to the proper size. Place each Square on a clean terry towel over a flat surface and shape (each Square should measure 8" after edging is added); pin in place using rust-proof pins where needed. Steam lightly and allow to dry completely.

BACK LOOP ONLYWork only in loop(s) indicated by arrow (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

POST STITCHWork around post of st indicated, inserting hook in direction of arrow (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2

WHIPSTITCHPlace two Squares with wrong sides together. Beginning in center sc of first corner, sew through both pieces once to secure the beginning of the seam, leaving an ample yarn end to weave in later. Working through inside loop of each stitch of both Squares, insert the needle from front to back through first stitch and pull yarn through (Fig. 3), H insert the needle from front to back through next stitch and pull yarn through; repeat from H across to center sc of next corner.

Fig. 3

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ABBREVIATIONSBPdc Back Post double crochet(s)ch(s) chain(s)dc double crochet(s)FPdc Front Post double crochet(s)hdc half double crochet(s)MC Main Colormm millimetersRnd(s) Round(s)sc single crochet(s)sp(s) space(s)st(s) stitch(es)tr treble crochet(s)YO yarn over

H — work instructions following H as many more times as indicated in addition to the first time.† to † — work all instructions from first † to second † as many times as specified.( ) — work enclosed instructions as many times as specified by the number immediately following or work all enclosed instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks.

GAUGECorrect gauge is essential for proper size. Each Square is designed to measure 7" before the edging is added. Hook size given in instructions is merely a guide and should never be used without first making a sample Square in the yarn and hook specified. Then measure it carefully. If your Square is smaller than specified, try again with a larger size hook; if larger, try again with a smaller size. Keep trying until you find the size that will give you the specified gauge. DO NOT HESITATE TO CHANGE HOOK SIZE TO OBTAIN CORRECT GAUGE.

MARKERSIn working the edging for each Square, it is necessary to work with “right side” facing. When instructed to place a marker to indicate the right side, loop a short piece of yarn around any stitch on the side facing before the work is turned.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Fig. 10c

CHAIN (abbreviated ch)To work a chain stitch, begin with a slip knot on the hook. Bring the yarn over hook from back to front, catching the yarn with the hook and turning the hook slightly toward you to keep the yarn from slipping off. Draw the yarn through the slip knot (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

WORKING INTO THE CHAINMethod 1: Insert hook into back ridge of each chain (Fig. 5a).

Method 2: Insert hook under top two strands of each chain (Fig. 5b).

Fig. 5a Fig. 5b

SLIP STITCH (abbreviated slip st)Insert hook in st or sp indicated, YO and draw through st or sp and through loop on hook (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6

SINGLE CROCHET (abbreviated sc)Insert hook in st or sp indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through both loops on hook (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

HALF DOUBLE CROCHET (abbreviated hdc)YO, insert hook in st or sp indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8

DOUBLE CROCHET (abbreviated dc)YO, insert hook in st or sp indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook (Fig. 9a), YO and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook (Fig. 9b).

Fig. 9a Fig. 9b

TREBLE CROCHET (abbreviated tr)YO twice, insert hook in st or sp indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook (Fig. 10a), YO and draw through next 2 loops on hook (Fig. 10b), YO and draw through remaining 2 loops on hook (Fig. 10c).

Fig. 10a Fig. 10b

BASIC STITCH GUIDEBEGINNING CHAIN

BACK RIDGEWORKING INTO CHAIN -4

DOUBLE CROCHET A

BASIC FIGSTreble Crochet C

BASIC FIGSTreble Crochet B

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FINISHINGEDGINGRnd 1: With right side facing, ch 1, work 3 sc in same corner, H work 25 sc evenly spaced across to next corner, work 3 sc in corner; repeat from H 2 times more, work 25 sc evenly spaced across; join with slip st to first sc, finish off: 112 sc.

Rnd 2: With right side facing, join MC with slip st in center sc of any corner 3-sc group; ch 1, 3 sc in same st, H sc in next 27 sc, 3 sc in next sc; repeat from H 2 times more, sc in each sc across; join with slip st to first sc, finish off: 120 sc.

ASSEMBLYWith MC and using Placement Diagram as a guide, whipstitch Squares together forming 6 vertical strips of 8 Squares each (Fig. 3, page 2); then whipstitch strips together in same manner.

BORDERRnd 1: With right side facing, join MC with slip st in center sc of any corner 3-sc group; ch 1, 3 sc in same st, H † sc in next 29 sc, (sc in same st as joining on same Square and in same st as joining on next Square, sc in next 29 sc) across to center sc of next corner 3-sc group †, 3 sc in center sc; repeat from H 2 times more, then repeat from † to † once; join with slip st to first sc: 872 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 7, dc in fourth ch from hook and in same st as joining, skip next 3 sc, H dc in next sc, ch 4, dc in fourth ch from hook and in same sc, skip next 3 sc; repeat from H around; join with slip st to third ch of beginning ch-7, finish off.

PLACEMENT DIAGRAM

FRONT POST DOUBLE CROCHET (abbreviated FPdc)YO, insert hook from front to back around post of st indicated (Fig. 2, page 2), YO and pull up a loop even with last st made (Fig. 11), (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Skip st behind FPdc.

Fig. 11

BACK POST DOUBLE CROCHET (abbreviated BPdc)YO, insert hook from back to front around post of st indicated (Fig. 2, page 2), YO and pull up a loop even with last st made (Fig. 12), (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Skip st in front of BPdc.

Fig. 12

SCRIPTURE AFGHANFinished Size: Approximately 50" x 66"

MATERIALS

Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately: MC (White) - 9 ounces, (260 grams, 670 yards) Color A (Light Teal) - 10 ounces, (280 grams, 745 yards) Color B (Teal) - 12 ounces, (340 grams, 890 yards) Color C (Light Peach) - 13 ounces, (370 grams, 965 yards) Color D (Peach) - 9 ounces, (260 grams, 670 yards) Crochet hook, size H (5.00 mm) or size needed for gauge Yarn needle

GAUGE: Each Square (without Edging) = 7"

Make 12 Squares in each of Colors A-D, following instructions for Basket Weave on page 1.

B C A D B C

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