Instructions for Crocheting 6" x 9" Rectangles

  • Measure carefully.  Rectangles that are too small or too large are difficult to work with.  Cutting a 6" x 9" rectangle from a cereal box to use as a template is very helpful.

  • Use worsted weight acrylic yarn only.  We want to avoid causing allergic reactions.

  • Avoid lacey stitches like triple crochet.  They are difficult to join together and not as durable.

  • Most wounded personnel are men so choose your colors accordingly.  Solids, variegated and neutrals (black, white, beige) are all needed.  Combining colors in one rectangle is not desirable.

  • For additional instructions, go to http://www.learntoknit.com/

  • The tension you use to crochet may necessitate changing hook size or number of stitches.

  • Please donate rectangles, not completed afghans.

 

To Make a 6" x 9" Single Crochet Rectangle

Using an H size crochet hook, single chain 20 to 22 stitches very loosely to measure 6 inches (number needed will depend on your yarn tension). Beginning with the second chain, single crochet to the end. Chain one, turn and repeat until the piece measures 9 inches.  Fasten off and tuck in ends.

To make the piece 9" x 6", single chain approximately 29 to 31 stitches and follow the instructions above.
 

To Make a 6" x 9" Double Crochet Rectangle

Using an H size crochet hook, starting on the 6" side, single chain 20 to 22 stitches very loosely to measure 6 inches (number needed will depend on your yarn tension).  Row 1: Double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain to the end, chain 2 and turn. Row 2: Turn and double crochet in each dc until the end, chain 2 and turn.  Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 9 inches.  Fasten off and tuck in ends.

To make the piece 9" x 6", single chain 29 to 31 stitches and follow the instructions above.

 

To Make a 6" x 9" Half Double Crochet Rectangle

Using an H size crochet hook, starting on the 6" side, single chain 20 to 22 stitches very loosely to measure 6 inches (number needed will depend on your yarn tension).  Row 1: Half double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain to the end, chain 2 and turn. Row 2: Turn and half double crochet in each hdc until the end, chain 2 and turn.  Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 9 inches.  Fasten off and tuck in ends.

To make the piece 9" x 6", single chain 29 to 31 stitches and follow the instructions above.

 

To Make a 6" x 9" a Half Double and Single Crochet Rectangle

Using an H size crochet hook, starting on the 6" side, single chain 20 to 22 stitches very loosely to measure 6 inches (number needed will depend on your yarn tension).  Row 1: Half double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain to the end, chain 1and turn.  Row 2: Single crochet in first hdc and each until the end, chain 2 and turn.  Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 9 inches.  Fasten off and tuck in ends.

To make the piece 9" x 6", single chain 29 to 31 stitches and follow the instructions above.

To Make a 6" x 9" Two Half Double Two Single Crochet Rectangle

Using an H size crochet hook, starting on the 6" side, single chain 20 to 22 stitches very loosely to measure 6 inches (number needed will depend on your yarn tension).  Row 1: Half double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain to the end, chain 2 and turn. Row 2:   Turn and half double crochet in each hdc until the end, chain 1 and turn.  Row 3: Single crochet in first hdc and each until the end, chain one and turn. Row 4:  Sc in first stitch and each until the end, chain 2 and turn. Rows 5-8: Repeat previous 4 rows until the piece measures 9 inches.  Fasten off and tuck in ends.

To make the piece 9" x 6", single chain 29 to 31 stitches and follow the instructions above.
 

To Make a 6" x 9" Rectangle

Using a size F crochet hook, single chain 32 stitches.*  Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, ( chain 2, skip 2 chain, single crochet in next chain) repeat across, chain 1, turn.

Row 2--(Single crochet in single crochet, chain 2, skip chain 2 space, single crochet in next single crochet)  Repeat across, chain 1, turn.

Repeat row 2 until there are 36 rows or piece measures 9 inches. Fasten off and tuck in ends.

*May vary based on your gauge.