Groovy Granny

From the book: *Create a funky look with a traditional stitch. The secret lies in the unusual - but easy - joining technique.* The pattern specifies: Worsted-weight acrylic yarn, approximately: * 12 oz (680 yards / 622 meters) black, MC * 6 oz (340 yards / 311 meters) light coral, A * 16 oz (905 yards / 828 meters) coral, B * 18 oz (1020 yards / 933 meters) jade, C * 8 oz (455 yards / 416 meters) mint, D * 8 oz (455 yards / 416 meters) pale green, E * 8 oz (455 yards / 416 meters) lilac, F * 8 oz (455 yards / 416 meters) lavender, G * 8 oz (455 yards / 416 meters) purple, H * Size G crochet hook or size to obtain gauge. **[Note: This book identifies a G hook as 4.25 mm.]** * Yarn needle. Gauge: granny square = 6.5" / 16.5 cm The afghan is made from 20 granny squares of 6 rounds each. The squares are joined in four strips, with 8 rounds worked on the joined strip; then the strips are assembled, and a two-round border is added. The pattern begins on page 7.