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    title: Apache Tears Afghan

    Materials: 72 oz of "Superlon" yarn - 9 oz each of eight colors
    Crochet Hook size "H"
    Approximate Size: 50 x 72 inches

    Notes: (1) Each row is worked from the right side, beginning at right edge by leaving 6" of yarn at beginning of row and 6" of yarn when fastening off at the ends of row. These strands are for fringes.
    (2) Change colors every four rows.
    (3) Work all sc in back loop of st in previous row, wor all tr in front loop of st 3 rows below, sk sc behind.

    Instructions: Chain 254 with Color A.
    Rows 1-4: Sc across.
    Row 5: *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.
    Row 6: Sc in first tr, *tr in st 3 rows below, sc in nest 6 sts, repeat from * across.
    Row 7: Sc in first 2 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.
    Row 8: Sc in first 3 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.
    Row 9: Sc in first 4 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.
    Row 10: Sc in first 5 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.
    Row 11: Sc in first 6 sts, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.
    Row 12: *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.

    Repeat Rows 6-12 for Pattern. With each new row, the tear is one st over from the previous row. Repeat color sequence of A-H for a total of 5 times.
    Finishing: Knot 2 adjusting strand on sides close to work. If desired, make fringe to match on ends.