Victorian Raised Shell MAM by Cylinda D. Mathews

Victorian Raised Shell MAM

Crochet
April 2002
Aran (8 wpi) ?
2 reg. shells = 1 ¾” T
5.0 mm (H)
3000 - 3200 yards (2743 - 2926 m)
66” L x 46” W
US
English
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This beautiful crochet mile-a-minute afghan features raised shells using the front post double crochet stitch. A crocheted chain is then woven through the center shells for added texture and color! Worked in strips – MAM, it’s then accented with a yarn fringe. This afghan can also be worked in other colors to compliment your home, but worked in black and shades of gray it would create a dramatic effect.

Materials:
• 6 Skeins (Red Heart Super Saver) 4-ply WW yarn (Aran)
• 2 Skeins (Red Heart Super Saver) 4-ply WW yarn (sage)(approx 700 yds)
• 450-yds (Red Heart Super Saver) 4-ply WW yarn (lt rose)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.00 mm

Skill Level: Intermediate - Experienced