CAL Section 11: A Zig and A Zag Afghan

A Zig and A Zag CAL

Section 11: Wave & Chevron Stitch

Good morning everyone.  I hope you are all having a wonderful week!  I have to apologize for being late with this section.  It was fair week last week and school started this week and my mind was so busy with everything that this slipped by me.  

This week, we're working the Wave & Chevron stitch again and I think this is a fun way to create chevrons!  It would be really cool to make an afghan in just this section using rainbow colors, don't you think?

Ok, so let's get going.  If you're just joining us, you can find the details for the CAL in the very first post HERE: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2017/06/a-zig-and-zag-afghan-crochet-long.html 

Stitches/Abbreviations
     sk - skip
     st(s) - stitch(es)
     ch - chain
     yo - yarn over
     sc - single crochet
     hdc - half double crochet
     dc - double crochet
     tr - treble crochet
     RS - Right Side of work
     WS - Wrong Side of work

Special Stitches:

Single Crochet 2 together (sc2tog): [Insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop]2x, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook

Single Crochet 3 together (sc3tog): [Insert hook into next st, yo and pull up a loop]3x, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook

Treble Crochet 2 together (tr2tog): *yo twice, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 1x, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook

Treble Crochet 3 together (tr3tog): *yo twice, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook,* repeat from *to* 2x, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook

CAL Section 10: A Zig and A Zag Afghan

A Zig and A Zag CAL

Section 10: Triangle Mesh

It's county fair time along with back to school time here in Northern Utah and life seems to be crazy with everyone right now.  It's a fun crazy though!  I've enjoyed seeing many of your projects that you've entered into your local or state fairs.  Congratulations on all the ribbons that have been won!  It's been so cool to see some of my patterns worked and entered 💖

We only have 3 more weeks of our CAL.  Can you believe it?  What do you plan on doing with your finished afghan?  Mine has been used nightly by one of my daughters.  She loves it!

Let's get going with section 10.
If you're just joining us, you'll find the first post in this CAL series HERE: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2017/06/a-zig-and-zag-afghan-crochet-long.html

(c) 2017 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs

Stitches/Abbreviations:

st(s) - stitch(es),    ch - chain,     YO - yarn over,  sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, tr - treble crochet, RS - right side, WS - wrong side

Continue with White
Rows 80-81: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (205 hdc)
(If working in the row order given, you can carry the white up the side here instead of fastening off)

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Diamond Christmas Tree Skirt crochet pattern by Crafting Friends Designs

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Classic Cable Star Christmas Tree Skirt by Crafting Friends Designs

I crochet at a pretty decent speed and on average, I can make a tree skirt in about 16 hours. If you have time to sit down and whip one up in a weekend then you have no need to worry.  If you only have a little bit of time each day/week to crochet, don't stress - start now and pace yourself to even working 1 row each day until the tree skirt is complete.  You'll be so happy and relieved that you did.


If you like Christmas tree skirts, you may also like:

TriSquare Swirl Christmas Tree Skirt

Christmas Pine Tree Skirt

Christmas Pine Tree Skirt

Peppermint Swirl Christmas Tree Skirt

Beautifully Textured Christmas Tree Skirt

Beautifully Textured Christmas Tree Skirt

CAL Section 9: A Zig and A Zag Afghan

A Zig and A Zag CAL

Section 9: Pebbles

Hello everyone.  For those who are following this CAL through email, I apologize for being a little late with this weeks section.  We were camping for a family reunion and I didn't have any type of service.  I hope you were able to enjoy your weekend too and get through section 8!

This week, we're working the pebbles section again to add a little more texture.  Your afghan should be a pretty decent size by now and it's sure coming in handy as I like to crochet at night and the nights are getting cooler here in northern Utah.  

Let's get going on Section 9!

If you're just finding this CAL and would like to join, you can find all the details HERE in the very first post: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2017/06/a-zig-and-zag-afghan-crochet-long.html

CAL Section 8: A Zig and A Zag Afghan

A Zig and A Zag CAL

Section 8: Zig Zag Double String

Welcome to section 8!  This week, we're going to work the Zig Zag Double String stitch again so you should be able to complete this in a jiffy. 

If you're just seeing this post and want to join, you can find the details & schedule on the first post found HERE: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2017/06/a-zig-and-zag-afghan-crochet-long.html

(c) 2017 Copyright by Kate Wagstaff of Crafting Friends Designs

Stitches:

ch - chain
st(s) - stitch(es)

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

Continue with White

Rows 57-58: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across (205 hdc)

With Color (Shocking Pink)

Row 59: (RS) Ch 1, turn, sc in very first st, *ch 5, skip next 5 sts, sc in next st,* repeat from *to* across (34 ch-5, 35 sc)

Row 60: Ch 1, turn, sc in very first st, *ch 5, skip next ch-5, sc in next sc,* repeat from *to* across (34 ch-5, 35 sc)

Row 61: Ch 1, turn, sc in very first st, *ch 7, skip next ch-5, sc in next sc,* repeat from *to* across (34 ch-7, 35 sc)