For Baby

Chart

You Will Need

Offray Embroidery Ribbon (2mm): 2 cards each Tropic (323), French Blue (332), Baby Maize (617) and Yellow Gold (660); 1 card of Light Pink (117)

Charles Craft Rainbow Baby Afghan (Article No. AF7300 5738)

Milward International Range tapestry needle No.24

To Work

Diagram A shows one corner square and diagram B shows the design for the remaining squares around the edges. They also show the arrangement of the stitches on the threads of the fabric represented by the background lines.

Mark the center of each even weave square (around the edges only) lengthwise and widthwise with a line of basting stitches.

The center of each diagram is indicated by black arrows which should coincide with the basting stitches.

The design is worked throughout in satin stitch and straight stitch.

Commence the embroidery in the center of one corner of the afghan following diagram A and key to diagram. Repeat diagram three more times, one in each of the corner squares.

Complete the afghan by working diagram B round the edge in each of the three remaining squares between the corners on each side following diagram B and key to diagram.

To Complete

On completion of embroidery, press lightly on wrong side. Following manufacturer's instructions, fringe the afghan as desired.