penny drop throw
finished size: approximately 41" x 48"
gauge: 16 dc = 4" using H (5mm) hook
Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Adjust your hook size as you deem necessary for best tension.
yarn: weepaca by Big Bad Wool [50% fine washable merino/50% baby alpaca; 95 yds / 86 m]
MC - 10 skeins center (shown in grey wolf)
CC1 - 1 skein (shown in raw white)
CC2 - 1 skein (shown in pea soup)
CC3 - 3 skeins (shown in butter)
CC4 - 2 skeins (shown in charcoal / substitute with ink)
CC5 - 1 skein (shown in grey day)
CC6 - 3 skeins (shown in minty)
20 shades of weepaca were used to make 60 pennies as shown in our sample. Weepaca remnants are perfect for making pennies.
tools: size G (4 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), H (5 mm) hook, tapestry needle for attaching pennies & weaving in ends.
Skills Recommended: previous crochet experience preferred or knowledge of crochet in the round, general seaming.
Optional Baby Size: 7 skeins for main shown in Bleach White, 1 skein for accent shown in Hay. Embellished with a variety of pinks.
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