Understated Elegance

A very pretty mile-a-minute style afghan. *An old favorite is given sophisticated style in this mile-a-minute granny afghan. It's worked in strips of shell stitches, with variegated yarn adding a textured look. The matching pillow features granny triangles joined using reverse single crochet.* **Worsted Weight Yarn:** MC (Variegated): 16 ounces (450 grams, 1,050 yards) Color A (Plum): 9 ounces (260 grams, 590 yards) Color B (Mauve): 13.75 ounces (390 grams, 905 yards) Color C (Taupe): 10.5 ounces (300 grams, 690 yards) **Also need (for matching pillow):** Square pillow form: 16" x 16" 2 Buttons: 1 1/8" Tapestry needle **Gauge:** *With larger size hook:* Center Shells (before Edging) = 2 inches wide; 11 rows = 8". *With smaller size hook:* 11 3-dc groups = 8 inches **Special Stitches:** Shell; Reverse sc. **Note:** Make 10 Strips for afghan.