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    CARNIVAL OF CLAMSHELLS

    Jul 04, 2018 4 minutes
    Sandra Paul, Cherry Heart

    MATERIALS

    • Scheepjes Stonewashed XL 50g: two balls each of 10 colours as listed in the Yarn Chart – see Note

    • 5.50mm (UK 5/US 9/I) crochet hook

    • Wool needle

    • Spray water bottle

    Finished size: 108 x 84cm (43 x 33in)

    Note: Read all the instructions before you start. This is an advanced skill-level crochet project. Australian/UK crochet terminology is used. Sandra used Scheepjes Stonewashed XL, which is a 10 ply (Aran) 70% cotton, 30% acrylic yarn. It’s available in Australia through a number of online businesses including Yarns for All (WA), Yarnish (NSW) and Blayney Sew n More (NSW).  

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