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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-as-you-go patterns ! I think you'll be surprised at how many dif-ferent looks can be achieved using this method.

Basic Yo-Yo PatternWith 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 MethodsThese joining methods are hexagon-based. Every yo-yo (ex-cept 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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YO-YO AFGHANS Crochet Along's

September-October 2000 Project

Hexagon Joining(Use either the flat braid or net stitch joining to make hexagon motifs or a hexagon afghan.)

Graphed Yo-Yo AfghansA 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. Fas-ten 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: Sc in the next dc on the second yo-yo...

Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 2, drop stitch from hook, in-sert hook from the top into the next ch-3 sp on the first 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.

Third yo-yo: Join in loops 1 and 2 as done with the second yo-yo.

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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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 sec-ond 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 JoiningUse either the flat braid joining method or the net stitch join-ing 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 3: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.

Step 4: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.

Step 5: 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 8: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo.

Step 9: Numbers indicate joining of the next yo-yo. Continue joining in this manner until size desired.

Happy Crocheting!

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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. Fas-ten 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 bot-tom) 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 sec-ond yo-yo...

Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 1, sc in the next ch-3 sp on the first yo-yo...

Continuing second yo-yo: Ch 1, sc in the next dc on the sec-ond yo-yo, ch 3; join with a sl st to the first sc on the second yo-yo. Fasten off.

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Third yo-yo: Join in loops 1 and 2 as done with the second yo-yo.

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.)

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.)

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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 sec-ond 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 coordinat-ing color first, then the "flowers" are joined with a main color yo-yo.

Materials:Yarn: Worsted weight acrylicJoining yarn: About 32-40 ounces black, white or off white

worsted weight acrylicHook: Size I

Finished size: As graphed, about 50" wide and 72" long, but is easily adjustable by adjusting number of "flower" rows.

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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FLOWER POWER YO-YO AFGHAN Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

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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 ad-vance. 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 IFinished size: As graphed, afghan - about 50" wide x 75" long; tree skirt - about 48" diameter at widest pointsNumber of yo-yo's used: (Do not make yo-yo's in advance)

Afghan - 718 (442 buff, 160 green, 100 burgundy, 16 brown)

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 cen-ter 7 yo-yo's and leaving unjoined at the blue line on the chart.

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PRIMITIVE PINES YO-YO AFGHAN & CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT

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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.

Happy Crocheting!

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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 7

Yo-Yo Hexagon Baby Afghan

This afghan can be done in random colors, if preferred.

Materials:Yarn: Worsted weight acrylicMain color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces white or off-

whiteHook: 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 begin-ning 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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YO-YO HEXAGON BABY AFGHANOnly the center three rounds are pictured

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Happy Crocheting!

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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 8

Yo-Yo Scrap AfghansMaterials:

Yarn: Worsted weight acrylicMain color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces black, white

or off-white, depending on sizeHook: Size I

Finished size: About 48" wide x 70" long (afghans joined with the net stitch joining are slightly larger) Size easily adjust-able.

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.

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Scrap Afghan Section (Net Stitch Joining)

Scrap Afghan Section (Flat Braid Joining)

YO-YO SCRAP AFGHANS Designed by Priscilla Hewitt

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Row 1

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YO-YO AFGHANS SECTION 9

Zig-Zag Yo-Yo PatternMaterials:

Yarn: Worsted weight acrylicMain color (for joining yo-yo's): 24-32 ounces black, white

or off-whiteHook: 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 col-ors, 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.

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ZIG-ZAG YO-YO PATTERNA small section of the afghan is pictured

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Happy Crocheting!

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