Sugar'n Cream - Gingham Check Rug (cr)

Simple crochet technique creates a beautiful textured gingham style design.

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MEASUREMENTS
Approx 231/2 x 361/2 ins [59.5 x 92.5 cm].

GAUGE
11 dc and 5 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with 2 strands of yarn tog.

MATERIALS
Lily® Sugar ‘n Cream (Solids: 70.9 g / 2.5 oz; 109 m / 120 yds)
Blue Version
Contrast A
01105 Country Blue
6 balls (654 m/715 yds)
Contrast B
01004 Soft Ecru
4 balls (436 m/478 yds)
Contrast C
00009 Bright Navy
4 balls (436 m/478 yds)
Red Version
Contrast A
00142 Country Pink
6 balls (654 m/715 yds)
Contrast B
01004 Soft Ecru
4 balls (436 m/478 yds)
Contrast C
01530 Country Red
4 balls (436 m/478 yds)

Size 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
Ch(s) = Chain(s).
Dc = Double crochet.
Pat = Pattern.
RS = Right side.
Rep = Repeat.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
Sp(s) = Space(s).
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Tog = Together.

INSTRUCTIONS
Notes: Work with 2 strands of yarn throughout.
• When joining new color, work to last 2 loops on hook of last st. Draw new color through 2 loops, then proceed in new color.
• Carry color not in use across top of previous row and work sts around it to prevent stranding.
With 2 strands of B, ch 65.
1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in next ch. *With A, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. With B, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. Rep from * across. Turn. 63 dc.
2nd row: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. * With C, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. With A, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * to end of row. Join B. Turn.
3rd row: With B, ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *With A, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. With B, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Join A. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows for Gingham Pat until work from beg measures approx 36 ins [91.5 cm], ending on a 3rd row of pat. Fasten off.
Edging: With RS facing, join 2 strands of C with sl st in any corner. Ch 1. 3 sc in same sp. Work sc evenly around outer edge of Rug, having 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.