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Reagan's Rosebuds Baby Afghan

Reagan's Rosebuds Baby Afghan

This afghan pattern is in honor of my first grand daughter who is due in September and who will be named Reagan. This is a very simple pattern, though it does look complicated. The rose bud pattern is made by the color changes. This is an adaptation of the classic pattern "Granny Ripple".

Materials

Size G hook
3 Supersaver Cream or off white worsted weight skeins of yarn
Half a skein of supersaver baby pink
Half a skein of supersaver Petal pink
Half a skein of supersaver dusty Rose
Half a skein of supersaver mint green

Color Change Pattern

Six rows Cream
Three rows Baby Pink
Three rows Petal Pink
Two rows Dusty Pink
Two rows Mint Green
Thirty one rows Cream
Two rows Mint Green
Two rows Dusty Pink
Three rows Petal Pink
Three rows Baby Pink
Six rows Cream

Chain 141

Row 1: Sc in each stitch across

Row 2: Chain 3 turn Skip first 3 sc Work ( 3 dc in next sc, skip 2 sc) 3 times. Work (3 dc ch 3 3 dc) in next stitch for point. *Skip 2 sc work (3 dc in next sc skip 2 sc) twice. Work Cluster stitch (Yarn over insert hook in stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw thru 2 loops on Hook 3 times (4 loops now on hook) Yarn over and draw through all loops on hook) in next sc. Skip 4 sc Cluster stitch in sc, skip 2 sc work ( 3 dc in nest sc skip 2 sc) twice work (3 dc ch 3 3 dc) in next sc for point, repeat pattern from * to sixth chain from end skip 2 sc work (3 dc in next sc skip 2 sc) 3 times, dc in last sc.

Row 3: Chain 3 turn, skip first space (between first dc and 3 dc group) work 3 dc in each of the next 3 spaces, work 3 dc ch 3 3 dc in chain 3 space at point * work 3 dc in each of next 2 spaces, Cluster stitch in next space skip next space (between clusters) Cluster stitch in next space, work 3 dc in each of next 2 spaces, work 3 dc ch 3 3dc in chain 3 space at next point Repeat from * to just past the last point and work 3 dc in next 3 spaces, dc in top of Chain 3. This is the pattern row. Follow the color change chart for color changes. To change colors, work last dc until you have the last two loops on hooks. Finish stitch with new color.

About The Author:
Debra Frick is a mother of 5 and a grandmother to 7 grandsons. She is a published author and poetress. Born in California, she now lives in Colorado Springs with her husband and many pets. Her hobbies include crocheting, reading, arts and crafts and bargain hunting.

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RE: Reagan's Rosebuds Baby Afghan

Looks lovely. I am going to attempt this. Thanks for sharing the pattern. I have 2 granddaughters that I am going to do this for. Thanks Jan

Post By JAN (Guest Post)

RE: Reagan's Rosebuds Baby Afghan

WOW! That is one gorgeous afgan!
Congrats on the beautiful afgan & I'm sure,
an even more beautiful granddaughter!
Reagan is a lucky girl to have a grandma like you.
Best wishes,
Cheryl

Post by igait

RE: Reagan's Rosebuds Baby Afghan

Congratulations! Ironically, I am also expecting my first grandchild - a boy - in September. I am so excited!!

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