Military Tartan Throws

By Anita Wilburn Darras

All 6 of the throws in this book use the same technique of Woven Crochet. There are only two stitches required: chain and double crochet. The result is a beautiful fabric that looks quite complex but in fact is astonishingly simple to do. Simply create a mesh and then weave srips into the mesh. Step-by-step written instructions are included in the pattern. Each designs colors represent a branch of our military including the Army, Air Force, Marine Crops, Navy, Coast Gaurd and West Point. All are made using worsted-weight yarn.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annies
• Release date: Jul 1, 2016
• ISBN: 9781590126165

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Table of Contents

Pattern Services and Revisions

Introduction

Six Steps to Successful Woven Crochet

U.S. Army Tartan Throw

U.S. Air Force Tartan Throw

U.S. Marine Corps Tartan Throw

U.S. Navy Tartan Throw

U.S. Coast Guard Tartan Throw

West Point Tartan Throw

General Information

Stitch Guide

Metric Conversion Charts

Introduction

Anita Wilburn Darras

This book was written in memory of two women who changed my life. The first is my mother, Marian Garrett Wilburn, who taught me how to crochet. The second is my friend, Sheila Ann Lovings, who asked me to teach her. I miss you both and am very thankful for the time we had together. I think of you whenever I hold a hook in my hand.

Tartans

While the tartan is part of the national dress of Scotland, it is widely used around the world for more than just the kilt that so many think of when hearing the word tartan. It can be found in drapes and upholstery, as well as other objects such as skirts, slacks and apparel of every type.

A tartan is defined by the Scottish Register of Tartans Act (2008) Section 2 as a woven design consisting of two or more alternating colored stripes which combine vertically and horizontally to form a repeated checkered pattern. The