Even if Christmas is just around the corner, you’ll still have time to make this festive afghan for a special gift. Its mile-a-minute design works up so quickly, you may want to crochet two -- one to keep and one to give. What an easy way to make the holidays merry and bright!

Worsted Weight Yarn:
MC (Variegated): 20 ounces (570 grams, 1,315 yards)
Color A (Red): 7 ounces (200 grams, 460 yards)
Color B (Green): 7 ounces (200 grams, 460 yards)
Color C (White): 6 ounces (170 grams, 395 yards)

Gauge:
With larger size hook,
Center Shells (before Edging) = 2 inches wide
11 rows = 8 inches
With smaller size hook,
11 3-dc groups = 8 inches

Special Stitch:
Double treble crochet (dtr); Reverse sc.

Note:
Make 14 Strips.