Basic Child’s Lapghan  w/optional tiebacks ©2007 JJ Thompson Small:  (14 x 21)          Medium: (20 x 26) Adult: (26 x 32) DO NOT MAKE TIES FOR ADULT SIZE Materials: Caron Simply Soft ***5 oz or 6 oz  4 ply skein in whatever color(s) you choose. 2 skeins for small/medium (approx) 3 skeins for Adult (approx) Size F/5 hook or size preferred. Gauge not needed and type of yarn used is your preference. Foundation chain: Chain until you reach width of size you’re making. 14”, 20” or 26” Row 1: sc in second chain from hook and in each chain across. Chain 1, turn Row 2: sc in each sc across.  Chain 1, turn Rows 3 and continuing: Repeat row 2 until length measures approx: 21”, 26” or 32”. Edging (optional): dc evenly around, making 3 dc in each corner. Gauge may vary due to hook size and how tight or loose the stitch.  But it doesn’t matter!  What matters is that it will cover the lap!   You can also use this pattern to create the rib stitch (sc in back loops only).  Also consider alternating rows with different colors.   Optional ties:  Make 2 To create the ties, do a foundation row of 101 (136).  *Sc in second chain and in each chain across. 100sc (135sc) *Chain 1, turn, sc in each sc across.  Repeat one more time from *.  Fasten off.  Attach to two corners of Lapghan.