Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Marine Corps Afghan Chart


THIS PATTERN IS NOW DOWNLOADABLE ON MY NEW FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE.  YOU CAN FIND IT HERE.  JUST GO TO THE FILES TAB TO DOWNLOAD.

Here is my latest afghan chart. It was requested by Sandra for her Marine son and  Corinne who crochets afghans for the VFW, Fisher House, and hospitals.

I altered the insignia somewhat to make it easier to crochet, but I tried to stay true to the original design.

Each square on the pattern counts as a single crochet.  It has 170 stitches across and 211 rows. The gauge of the pattern totally depends on the size yarn and hook you use.  I measured my gauge for worsted weight yarn and an I hook at 4 sts and 4 rows = 1".  With this gauge the afghan would measure 42 1/2" x 52 3/4" .  If you want to make it wider or longer, I'd add red stitches on either side of the pattern for width or more rows to the top and bottom of the pattern to make it longer.  I don't knit, but I think you could use this for a knitted afghan as well. I recommend using Red Heart Super Saver yarn or Red Heart Super Saver Economy yarn.

If you are really talented (and somewhat ambidextrous) you can switch the hook to your left hand when you get to the end of the row and then crochet back the way you came like Carol Ventura does.

This is another video tutorial by Red Heart Yarn.

If you are new to crochet charts check out my Globe Pillow Crochet Along, it has a tutorial on how to read a chart.  If you would rather cross stitch the details of the chart, I would crochet the major areas and then you can have a look at my Day of the Dead Banner (also below) pattern for a tutorial on how to cross stitch on single crochet for the finer details. 

For other tips on following a crochet chart check out my Harley Davidson Afghan post.

I realize there's no way you could crochet this afghan from this tiny picture, so if you want the chart email me at crochetparfaitpg@yahoo.com.  Let me know what format you want it in.  (Excel--editable .xlsx, Adobe .pdf or picture .png,  I recommend the .xlsx or .png files because the pdf splits it up into several pages.)

If anyone wants to make this afghan or anything "Marine" for sale please be sure to check this website for licensing of the image.  Thanks.

Happy Hooking!

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93 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I have a whole host of family members in the military with a Marine being one of the branches. Thank you for offering this free.

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    1. magicsouldreamOctober 22, 2015 at 2:03 PM

      Could you tell me how to get the marines and navy free patterns i have sent several emails to crochet parfait but no response.I have 2 brothers retired from the navy and marines.i would greatly appreciate your help

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  2. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Thank you again for the pattern! I am sure my husband will be quite impressed and will love this once I finish it!

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  3. Kristine MullenApril 5, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    What program do you use to make your graphs?

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    1. Pam GApril 5, 2013 at 10:11 AM

      I use Excel. You can find a tutorial I wrote about it here
      http://blog.crochetatplay.com/2013/04/04/featured-blogger-crochet-parfait/

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  4. JuneApril 19, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I love this pattern and am the wife, mother and sister-in-law to several Marines. I am adding this to my stack of stuff to make - this one will be near the top! I did want to mention that should anyone consider making this afghan or anything "Marine" for the purpose of selling it should be sure and check out this website. It explains licensing, etc., for all the trademarked USMC stuff.

    http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/divpa/Units/MarineCorpsTrademarkLicensingProgram/FAQ.aspx

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    1. Pam GApril 19, 2013 at 10:50 AM

      Thanks for the info, I'll put it in the post.

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  5. UnknownApril 21, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Could you please send this pattern in Excel to dreamhavan@yahoo.com? Thanks, and do you have a list of colors and how many skeins of each?

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  6. UnknownJune 16, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    May I please have a PDF copy of this chart? My son is in the Marines and would love this afghan when he comes home from Hawaii. My email address is aldenkk@yahoo.com
    Thank you so much for such a great chart!

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  7. UnknownJune 16, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Great work! We have several active and past Marines in the family. Please send me an Excel pattern to: mverzella96@bellsouth.net. Thanks!!

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  8. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Please email me a copy of the chart. I would love to make this for my husband.

    Thank You for the pattern

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    1. Pam GJuly 1, 2013 at 5:09 PM

      Email me at crochetparfaitpg@yahoo.com and I will send it too you.

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  9. UnknownNovember 3, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    I would like to do this pattern but in a knit version...would I use the same amount of stitches?

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  10. Pam GNovember 5, 2013 at 5:18 AM

    Yes, I have had other people knit my charts and they say that they come out true to the chart. They do knit one stitch per square, just as you would if you were crocheting. Would you like the chart? If so what file format. I'll be happy to send you a copy. (It's free).

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  11. Niner FanNovember 11, 2013 at 8:26 AM

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  12. TinaNovember 14, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Please send me this pattern to tinamariecook@gmail.com in PDF thank you so much my Aunt will love this.

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  13. Amber FyeDecember 2, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Please send me this!! So amazing! I'll take the .png please! amber_fye89@yahoo.com

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  14. tonzJanuary 4, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Please send this to smiletdr730@gmail.com... my son is in the Marine Corp and would love it!

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  15. nyfuzzyslipperzJanuary 6, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    Please send me a copy in excel and/or PDF to cwoodmarshall@gmail.com . Thank you so much!

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  16. UnknownJanuary 12, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Can u please send in pdf to heatherfischer67@gmail.com

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  17. Stacy's BlogJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Is this actually all crocheted or is the words and eagle globe anchor cross stitched in there

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    1. Pam GJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:09 AM

      You can do it either way. I'm personally not patient enough to do the whole thing in crochet, too many loose ends hanging off and getting tangled up. I usually prefer to crochet the major parts, such as the background and the rings, maybe the white of the globe and then cross stitch the rest. But I've had followers who have crocheted the entire blanket.

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    Please send me the Marine Afghan Chart in excel and/or .png.

    Thank you very much. Anchundia@aol.com

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  19. GenericmommyFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Hello, I love this! I hope you are still sharing this pattern. I was looking for one to make my nephew an MC blanket for graduation. He is leaving for boot camp right afterward. I wanted to show him how proud I am for continuing our family tradition. My email is Genericmommy@yahoo.com. pdf or excel. Thank you!!
    Christine

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  20. DevilWoman967March 21, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    My husband was in the Marine Corp and this would be an awesome gift for him for fathers day or birthday or Christmas. Could you please send the pattern in excel to devilwoman967@hotmail.com
    Thank-you so much for sharing such wonderful patterns and for free!
    Debbie Weaver

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  21. UnknownApril 2, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    My son in law is a marine and would love this for a gift to him, thank you for sharing, Love all your afghans!!! please send PDF file to : meemawpep@hotmail.com

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  22. UnknownApril 23, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Could you please send me a pattern. Send to mikeandrobin_2@msn.com

    Thank you

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  23. cherylann4557April 24, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Hi Pam,
    I just sent you a email requesting thechart but forgot to addin what format to send it in....
    Please send it which ever is best for You to do it in ok?? As long as I have the #'s to count(squares) Iam aok!!!
    Thank You SOOO very much!!!! Can not wait to get started!!!

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  24. UnknownApril 26, 2014 at 2:12 AM

    dear Pam, would you please send a copy of the Marine Corps Afghan chart to me at clynnwilcox@gmail.com and to clwilcox1217@sbcglobal.net? my gmail account works erratically so I would ask if you wouldn't mind sending the chart to me at both addresses have given. I just want to make sure I get the chart okay. I really appreciate you sharing your beautiful work with us and giving us the opportunity to create it also. Would you mind sending it to me in .pdf format? I would like to give it to my father who is a 20 year Marine Corps veteran.I am always on the lookout for things to make for him with the Marine Corps logo so I was thrilled to see your pattern.

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  25. UnknownApril 26, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Send you a email , but just wanted to let you know how much this means that you would give your time and effort so freely, thank you again.

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  26. Nancy MichelApril 26, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    The afghan is amazing!! Would you please send the pattern/chart to me in both Adobe .pdf or picture .png (I'm not sure what my computer can open). My email address is NMICHEL@rochester.rr.com. Thank you, Nancy

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  27. MaryannApril 28, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    I have 1 granddaughter (20) in Marines. Her sister (18) is going in June. I am very excited to make this! Please send me a pdf file of the chart, as well as an Excel file. Thank you so much!

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  28. MaryannApril 28, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Sorry! Please send pdf and excel chart to mdctd1@wavecomputers.net. Thank you!

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  29. UnknownMay 5, 2014 at 9:01 PM

    HI I would love to make this for my brother, can you please send me it in PDF and Excel. My email is madtrucking3@aol.com
    Thank you

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  30. UnknownMay 27, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Could you please send both the Marine and Navy patterns to me, email address is Egyptologistcrafts@gmail.com
    My dad is an American Veteran for Vietnam, he served in the Marines. My aunt served in the Marines later, and my uncle in the Navy. I have a step-uncle who served and works with the VFW hall all the time.

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  31. UnknownJune 1, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Love this could I please get a copy of the pattern....luvsmickeymse@aol.com. Thanks

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  32. Tracie HolladayJune 17, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Do you have one for the US Army?

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    1. Pam GJune 18, 2014 at 8:16 PM

      Yes I do. Email me at crochetparfaitpg@yahoo.com to get the chart.

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  33. LynAugust 4, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    I want to thank you again for offering this as a free chart. I am working my way through this bit by bit. This is my first ever chart and I am loving it. I have a very special Marine who is turning 80 this year just before Christmas, and this will be for him. All those who see my progress pictures are in awe and love it so much. Thank you again!

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  34. VooDooYaAugust 12, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Can you send me the Marine chart in pdf please and thank you �� Brittanyjamesparker@yahoo.com

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  35. UnknownJanuary 21, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Would love to have this pattern! My boyfriend was in the Marines and it would be awesome if I could make this for him! Thanks in advance!!

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    1. Pam GJanuary 22, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      I need your email address. If you don't want to post it here, you can email me at crochetparfaitpg@yahoo.com to request the chart.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Hello. I tried emailing you about getting the chart for the marine afghan in PDF format and still haven't gotten a response. If you could be kind enough to send it to me my email is angel_99001@yahoo.com. thank you

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  37. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I also tried emailing you to request this pattern and got no response. My email address is rosemarybagby@hotmail.com. Could you please send it in Pdf format? Thanks.

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  38. UnknownApril 8, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    can you send me it in pdf format?

    breannadaya21@gmail.com

    thank you!

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  39. UnknownJune 7, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Could you please send me the PDF format? I would love to make the Marine pattern for my dad as he was a Marine and would really enjoy it. Thank you for your time. My email address is sonyabruns@gmail.com

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Could you please send me the Excel format? My email address is djcapstick@yahoo.com. Thank you!

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  41. UnknownSeptember 17, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    Could you send me the PDF format, please? Thank you kindly. :)

    kiwi2015crochet@yahoo.com

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  42. magicsouldreamOctober 22, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    could you send me a copy of the marine and navy in pdf format please.
    magicsouldream2003@yahoo.com

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  43. UnknownOctober 29, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    can you please send me the pattern to jeannetrudel62@gmail.com in pdf please and thank my friend is a retired marine he would love this hoorahh

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  44. UnknownNovember 20, 2015 at 7:59 AM

    Would love a copy of the pattern in PDF format. Please send to LiLo_N_Stitches@yahoo.com. Thank you!

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  45. UnknownNovember 23, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    Could you please send my a copy of the Marine Corps crochet pattern to daddystike@gmail.com in either xlsx or .png
    Thank you!

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  46. UnknownDecember 13, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Could you please send me the patterns for the marine and the blackhawk afghans would love both my email address is frandovichin@gmai.com thank you very much

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    Hi Pam, Please send me the Marine Corps Afghan chard in PDF format to billj120610@gmail.com Thank you so much!!!!

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  48. RuthFebruary 15, 2016 at 7:33 PM

    I now have a Marine son...graduated from boot camp on Friday. I'm so proud and would love to surprise him with this blanket. Please if you will and would send it to rsilva1058@yahoo.com in xlsx or Pdf I would be so grateful. Thanking you in advance.

    Ruth

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  49. UnknownFebruary 29, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    Please send me the pattern to bcjung@embarqmail.com. My husband was in Marines and I would love to make this. PDF format please.
    Thanks

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  50. UnknownMarch 3, 2016 at 4:16 AM

    I love this. My room mate is a retired Marine of 21 years. He would love this. Please send me the pattern to debdub9@gmail.com. Thank you

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  51. UnknownMarch 5, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    Can anyone tell me if they have recieved this pattern? I have emailed my request multiple times and I check my email and my spam box daily some times several times a day. I am really wanting to get started on this project asap

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    1. Pam GApril 21, 2016 at 6:24 PM

      You can now download this file from my Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochetparfait/

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  52. UnknownApril 8, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    How big is the insignia in height & width? I'm trying to find out it's size because I'm doing a Marine Police badge with it in the center of it.

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  53. Miss BApril 14, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Could you send me the marine corps pattern in pdf at bsnicks@hotmail.com. Please and thank you! :)

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    1. Pam GApril 21, 2016 at 6:23 PM

      You can now download this file from my Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochetparfait/

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  54. Miss BApril 14, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Could you send me the marine corps pattern in pdf at bsnicks@hotmail.com. Please and thank you! :)

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  55. Wanda Mc ConihayApril 21, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    Could you send me the marine corps pattern in excel to wjm1133@frontier.com. Thank you!

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    1. Pam GApril 21, 2016 at 6:24 PM

      You can now download this file from my Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochetparfait/

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  56. Wanda Mc ConihayApril 22, 2016 at 11:31 AM

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  57. UnknownMay 19, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    Can you please send me this pattern in excel format. Janninejoyner@gmail.com

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  58. ZurieRainbowDragonAugust 26, 2016 at 6:25 PM

    Can you please send this to Me too in PNG file to robinson.m.keyonna@gmail.com

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  59. Love 4 CrochetOctober 2, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    HI I would love to make this for my son, can you please send me it in PDF and Excel. My email is loveforcrochet1@gmail.com

    Thank you

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  60. KesakaryOctober 14, 2016 at 9:35 PM

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  61. EQ50October 26, 2016 at 6:09 PM

    I love your Marine Corps chart! My grandson is a Marine, and I would love to make this for him. Could you please send me the pdf version to "Emeraldqueen50@gmail.com". Thank you so much.

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  62. UnknownDecember 25, 2016 at 6:01 PM

    I would love this chart in PDF. I have a Marine son that I would like to make this for. Russandconnie@frontier.com. thanks again!

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  63. UnknownJanuary 3, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    I would love to have this crochet chart for the Marine afghan. Please send to: craftyladyphyllis@yahoo.com.

    Thank you so much.

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  64. UnknownJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:23 AM

    Could u please send me the written pattern for the marine corps afghan to Lowironmooser76@aol.com

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  65. UnknownSeptember 20, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    Hello, my son is shipping off soon for boot camp. I would like this pattern to do while he is away. Please send to: terkim99@yahoo.com

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  66. UnknownDecember 8, 2017 at 6:43 PM

    Hi, my brother finished USMC bootcamp a few months ago and I would like to make this for him for Christmas. Can you send it to me at erinmcourville@gmail.com in excel? Thank you

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  67. LeeMay 26, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Hi, Pam.
    I hope you are still sharing this pattern. My son in law recently retired after serving twenty years! We a proud mother in law, I would love to make this for him! Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
    My email is smithlee71@yahoo.com. I don't care which format you send. Make it easy on yourself. Thank you for the beautiful work you do and for sharing with your fans!

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  68. UnknownDecember 22, 2018 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Pam Merry Christmas first. Would you be so kind as to email me a copy of the Marine afghan pattern. I would appreciate it so much. Thank you. Do you know where I might be able to find a free pattern for a Navy Afaghan. My twins were in the Marines for 4 years and my oldest in the Navy for 35 years, and I would love to crochet them each a blanket. Again Pam. Thank you. purdygirl1233@gmail.com

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  69. UnknownMay 14, 2019 at 1:40 PM

    Hi if this pattern is still available, could U please send it to me at trstamper@hotmail.com thsnk U I would also like the Navy pattern

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  70. UnknownOctober 9, 2019 at 1:46 PM

    If this pattern is still available I would be so grateful if you send it to me @ caseymd0@gmail.com my son goes off to bootcamp in March and would love to make one for him

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  71. UnknownNovember 7, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    If this Marine Afghan pattern is still available would you please send it to me? Thank you,
    rpietrogallo@brighthouse.com

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  72. UnknownNovember 27, 2019 at 8:57 PM

    If this pattern is available can you send it to me please I have 2 Marines I want to make this for please

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    1. UnknownNovember 27, 2019 at 8:59 PM

      Please send patter if still available sschuveiller@yahoo.com

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    2. Barbara ReedJuly 11, 2020 at 12:10 PM

      My email is Dartdiva1965@yahoo.com I have a son in marines and would love to make this for him I need pdf file please.

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    3. Barbara ReedJuly 11, 2020 at 12:10 PM

      My email is Dartdiva1965@yahoo.com I have a son in marines and would love to make this for him I need pdf file please.

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  73. Barbara ReedJuly 11, 2020 at 12:09 PM

    My email is Dartdiva1965@yahoo.com I have a son in marines and would love to make this for him I need pdf file please.

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  74. TerriAugust 23, 2020 at 6:40 AM

    Can I get a copy sent to tjarrellt@gmail.com... we are two retired Marines and I would like to crochet one for my husband.

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  75. KrystalSeptember 6, 2020 at 1:24 PM

    I would like to do the marine corp pattern can you please tell me how to get the pattern and the excel part to ? I would like to make it for my son that just shipped for boot camp and I need something to keep me busy krystal.chapman39@gmail.com

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  76. UnknownApril 6, 2021 at 12:36 PM

    Could I please get the pattern and/or graph chart for the Marines blanket. My friends husband is a Vet and she would like me to do this for him.

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2021 at 12:39 PM

      yvonnesaeler@gmail.com
      Sorry I forgot to include my email in my request. Thank you

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  77. UnknownAugust 9, 2021 at 12:15 PM

    Could I get the .xlsx pattern sent to me at sagreten57@gmail.com please? My son-in-law is a former marine and I would love to make this for him.

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  78. MsStaceyAugust 31, 2021 at 9:07 PM

    Hi I’ve been looking for how to download the United States marine pattern, my son is in boot camp to become a marine and I would love to make this for him. Where may I find the pattern? If you could email it to me at sgadley1@gmail.com I would greatly appreciate it

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