Merry and Bright

*Even if Christmas is just around the corner, you'll still have time to make this festive afghan for a special gift. Its mile-a-minute design works up so quickly, you may want to crochet two -- one to keep and one to give. What an easy way to make the holidays merry and bright!* **Worsted Weight Yarn:** MC (Variegated): 20 ounces (570 grams, 1,315 yards) Color A (Red): 7 ounces (200 grams, 460 yards) Color B (Green): 7 ounces (200 grams, 460 yards) Color C (White): 6 ounces (170 grams, 395 yards) **Gauge:** *With larger size hook,* Center Shells (before Edging) = 2 inches wide 11 rows = 8 inches *With smaller size hook,* 11 3-dc groups = 8 inches **Special Stitch:** Double treble crochet (dtr); Reverse sc. **Note:** Make 14 Strips.