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Crochet Pattern CP22: Baby Shawl Afghan UK Terminology

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Welcome to our crochet pattern for a beautiful baby shawl afghan using UK terminology! This pattern is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, and it's a great way to make a special gift for a new baby.

Crochet Pattern - CP22 - Baby Shawl Afghan - UK Terminology

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The shawl afghan is made with a simple granny stitch pattern, and it's worked in the round from the center out. The finished size is approximately 30 inches by 30 inches, but you can adjust the size by adding or removing rows and stitches as needed.

Materials

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two colors (approximately 500 yards of each color)
Crochet hook: Size H (5.00 mm)
Yarn needle

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
rep: repeat
rnd: round

Pattern

Crochet pattern for baby shawl afghan UK terminology

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc),dc 10 into ring, sl st to join. (11 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to join. (22 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, sl st to join. (33 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, sl st to join. (44 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, *dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, sl st to join. (55 dc)

Rnd 6: Ch 3, *dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, sl st to join. (66 dc)

Rnd 7: Ch 3, *dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, sl st to join. (77 dc)

Rnd 8: Ch 3, *dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around, sl st to join. (88 dc)

Continue increasing in this manner until the shawl afghan reaches the desired size. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Finishing

The shawl afghan can be finished with a simple border of your choice. Some popular border options include:

Single crochet border: Work a row of single crochet stitches around the edge of the shawl afghan.
Double crochet border: Work a row of double crochet stitches around the edge of the shawl afghan.
Treble crochet border: Work a row of treble crochet stitches around the edge of the shawl afghan.

Once the border is complete, fasten off and weave in loose ends.

Congratulations on completing your baby shawl afghan! We hope you enjoyed this pattern and that you'll make many more beautiful crocheted items in the future.

If you have any questions about this pattern, please feel free to leave a comment below.

Crochet Pattern - CP22 - Baby Shawl Afghan - UK Terminology

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