CHAPTER 1 - Priscilla's Crochet

CHAPTER 1
Yo-Yo
Afghans

YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 1
Yo-Yo Afghans General
Instructions
Yo-yo's are one round of double crochet that can be crocheted
together in a hexagon based pattern to make lots of different
items, including afghans. They're great for using up yarn
scraps, but you can also make hexagon-graphed, join-asyou-go
patterns ! I think you'll be surprised at how many different
looks can be achieved using this method.
YO-YO AFGHANS
Crochet Along's
September-October 2000 Project
Basic Yo-Yo Pattern
With a size I hook & worsted weight yarn, each yo-yo uses
about 62" of yarn and is about 1 3/4" across.
Ch 4, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the
ring. Fasten off.
Joining Methods
These joining methods are hexagon-based. Every yo-yo (except
those on the ends and sides of the afghan) will be joined
to six other yo-yo's at two points each. Work over yarn ends
whenever possible.
Flat Braid Joining
(This method produces a textured, tighter joining.)
Net Stitch Joining
(This method produces a looser, lacier joining.)
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Hexagon Joining
(Use either the flat braid or net stitch joining to make hexagon
motifs or a hexagon afghan.)
Graphed Yo-Yo Afghans
A design can be worked into a yo-yo afghan, if desired.
Happy Crocheting!
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 2
Flat Braid Yo-Yo Joining
First yo-yo: Join main color with a sc in any dc, ch 3, (sc in
the next dc, ch 3) 11 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten
off.
Second yo-yo: Join main color with a sc in any dc, (ch 3, sc
in the next dc) 9 times; ch 2, drop stitch from hook, insert
hook through the to of any ch-3 sp on the first yo-yo...
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Continuing second yo-yo: Pick up dropped stitch and pull
through the loop, ch 1...
Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 2, drop stitch from hook, insert
hook from the top into the next ch-3 sp on the first yoyo...
Continuing second yo-yo: Sc in the next dc on the second
yo-yo...
Continuing second yo-yo: Pick up dropped stitch and pull
through the loop, ch 1...
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Continuing second yo-yo: Sc in the next dc on the second
yo-yo, ch 3; join with a sl st to the first sc on the second yo-yo.
Fasten off.
Continue joining yo-yo's until you have the width desired. The
second row of yo-yo's will begin being joined in loops 1-4.
(When joining a yo-yo in four places, work 7 ch-3 loops on the
yo-yo, then join to each of the 4 indicated loops.)
Third yo-yo: Join in loops 1 and 2 as done with the second
yo-yo.
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Join the second yo-yo of the second row in loops 1-6. (When
joining a yo-yo in six places, work 5 ch-3 loops on the yo-yo,
then join to each of the 6 indicated loops.)
Join the third yo-yo of the second row in loops 1-6.
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Continue joining yo-yo's until you have one less than the first
row. The third row of yo- yo's will begin being joined in loops
1-2.
Join the second yo-yo of the third row in loops 1-6.
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Continue adding yo-yo's to the third row as you did for the second
row. Join the first yo- yo of row 4 to loops 1-4. Continue
in this pattern until the afghan is the desired length.
Happy Crocheting!
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 3
Hexagon Yo-Yo Joining
Use either the flat braid joining method or the net stitch joining
method to join these hexagons.
Step 1: Center yo-yo
Step 2: Join second yo-yo to center yo-yo in two places. The
numbers indicate where the next yo-yo will be joined.
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Step 5: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.
Step 3: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.
Step 4: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.
Step 6: Numbers indicate joining of the last yo-yo on the first
round.
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Step 7: This is the completed "flower" for the Flower Power
afghan. Numbers indicate joining of first yo-yo on the 2nd
round for the Yo-Yo Hexagon Baby afghan.
Step 9: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo. Continue
joining in this manner until size desired.
Happy Crocheting!
Step 8: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 4
Net Stitch Yo-Yo Joining
First yo-yo: Join main color with a sc in any dc, ch 3, (sc in
the next dc, ch 3) 11 times; join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten
off.
Second yo-yo: Join main color with a sc in any dc, (ch 3, sc
in the next dc) 9 times; ch 1, sc (inserting hook from the bottom)
in any ch-3 sp on the first yo-yo...
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Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 1, sc in the next dc on the second
yo-yo...
Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 1, sc in the next dc on the second
yo-yo, ch 3; join with a sl st to the first sc on the second
yo-yo. Fasten off.
Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 1, sc in the next ch-3 sp on
the first yo-yo...
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Third yo-yo: Join in loops 1 and 2 as done with the second
yo-yo.
Join the second yo-yo of the second row in loops 1-6.
(When joining a yo-yo in six places, work 5 ch-3 loops on the
yo-yo, then join to each of the 6 indicated loops.)
Continue joining yo-yo's until you have the width desired. The
second row of yo-yo's will begin being joined in loops 1-4.
(When joining a yo-yo in four places, work 7 ch-3 loops on the
yo-yo, then join to each of the 4 indicated loops.)
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Continue joining yo-yo's until you have one less than the first
row. The third row of yo- yo's will begin being joined in loops
1-2
Join the second yo-yo of the third row in loops 1-6.
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Continue adding yo-yo's to the third row as you did for the second
row. Join the first yo- yo of row 4 to loops 1-4. Continue
in this pattern until the afghan is the desired length.
Happy Crocheting!
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 5
Flower Power Yo-Yo
Afghan
This is a little different from the usual yo-yo afghan. The
scrap yarn "flowers" are joined individually in a coordinating
color first, then the "flowers" are joined with a main
color yo-yo.
Materials:
Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic
Joining yarn: About 32-40 ounces black, white or off white
worsted weight acrylic
Hook: Size I
Finished size: As graphed, about 50" wide and 72" long, but
is easily adjustable by adjusting number of "flower" rows.
FLOWER POWER YO-YO AFGHAN
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s Crochet
A small section of the afghan is pictured
Number of yo-yo's used: 811 ( 371 assorted colors + 440
main color, worked as afghan is joined.)
Joining method: Make 53 hexagon "flowers" using the net
stitch joining method and a coordinating color yarn (not the
main color) for joining. Then join the flowers as in the graph
with yo-yo's crocheted in the main color, then edged and
joined with the main color using the net stitch method.
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Edging: Using size J hook and main color, work 2 sc in each
unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the afghan.
Happy Crocheting!
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 6
Primitive Pines Yo-Yo
Afghan & Christmas Tree
Skirt
This is a join-as-you-go afghan & tree skirt...a little different
from the usual yo-yo project. The yo-yo's are not made in advance.
After crocheting each yo-yo, do not finish off...instead,
continue using the same yarn to edge and join each yo-yo,
working according to the graph.
Materials:
Worsted weight acrylic (I'm not real sure about the
amounts yet, as this afghan is in progress. I'm guesstimating
about 32 - 40 ounces of a buff color, 24 ounces of dark green,
16 ounces of burgundy and 4 ounces of brown for the afghan.)
Hook: Size I
Finished size: As graphed, afghan - about 50" wide x 75"
long; tree skirt - about 48" diameter at widest points
Number of yo-yo's used: (Do not make yo-yo's in advance)
Afghan - 718 (442 buff, 160 green, 100 burgundy, 16 brown)
PRIMITIVE PINES YO-YO AFGHAN
& CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s Crochet
Tree skirt - 390 (210 buff, 60 green, 114 burgundy, 6 brown.)
Joining method: For afghan, flat braid method in rows.
For tree skirt, flat braid worked in hexagon, omitting the center
7 yo-yo's and leaving unjoined at the blue line on the chart.
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Happy Crocheting!
Row 1
Edging: Using size J hook and main color, work 2 sc in each
unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the afghan.
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 7
This afghan can be done in random colors, if preferred.
Yo-Yo Hexagon Baby
Afghan
YO-YO HEXAGON BABY AFGHAN
Only the center three rounds are pictured
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s Crochet
Materials:
Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic
Main color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces white or offwhite
Hook: Size H
Finished size: As charted, about 40"
Number of yo-yo's used: 319 For graph - 10 colors (1 of
color A, 6 of color B, 18 of color C, 24 of color D, 30 of color E,
36 of color F, 42 of color G, 48 of color H, 54 of color I and 60
of color J)
Joining method: Flat braid method in in a hexagon beginning
in the center with color A.
Edging: Using size I hook and main color, work 2 sc in each
unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the afghan.
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Happy Crocheting!
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 8
Yo-Yo Scrap Afghans
Scrap Afghan Section (Net Stitch Joining)
Materials:
Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic
Main color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces black, white
or off-white, depending on size
Hook: Size I
Finished size: About 48" wide x 70" long (afghans joined
with the net stitch joining are slightly larger) Size easily adjustable.
Number of yo-yo's used: 618 assorted colored yo-yo's
Joining method: Flat braid method in rows OR net stitch
joining your choice Edging: Using size J hook and main color,
work 2 sc in each unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the
afghan.
Scrap Afghan Section (Flat Braid Joining)
YO-YO SCRAP AFGHANS
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s Crochet
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Row 1
Happy Crocheting!
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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 9
Zig-Zag Yo-Yo Pattern
Materials:
Yarn: Worsted weight acrylic
Main color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces black, white
or off-white
Hook: Size I
Finished size: As pictured, about 47" wide x 63" long (easily
adjustable)
Number of yo-yo's used: 645 (43 in each of 14 different colors,
plus 22 of the top filler color and 21 of the bottom filler
color.)
Joining method: Flat braid method in rows.
Edging: Using size J hook and main color, work 2 sc in each
unjoined ch-3 sp around the outside of the afghan.
ZIG-ZAG YO-YO PATTERN
A small section of the afghan is pictured
Designed by Priscilla Hewitt
Copyright © 2000 Priscilla’s Crochet
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Happy Crocheting!
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