Crochet Directions for Afghan Square
Materials
Worsted weight yarn: 1 oz. white, 1 oz. black,
small amount light to medium orange

Size G crochet hook
Guage: 4 stitches = 1 inch, 4 rows = 1 inch
Apprx. size of each finished square = 10 inches

Note: At the end of each row, you will chain 1 to turn.

Directions
With white yarn, chain 41.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch across.(40 sc)
Rows 2 - 4: sc in ea st across.
Row 5: Begin chart at first row on the chart. (plain row)
Rows 6 - 37: Continue to follow chart. How to Change Colors in Crochet, Changing Colors How-To (Photos)
After completing all rows on the chart:
Rows 38 - 40: With white yarn, sc in ea st across.
End off.

Finishing
Using a straight stitch, with black yarn or embroidery floss, embroider antennae as indicated in blue on the chart.

The chart could also be used to work cross-stitch on a crocheted afghan stitch or single crochet background. How to Cross-Stitch on Single Crochet

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