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# NEW YORK SKYLINE WALL HANGING

**Difficulty Level:** Advanced  
**Finished Size:** 40cm x 30cm (16" x 12")  
**Technique:** Intarsia Colorwork

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:** Worsted weight (Aran) yarn, approximately 300g total
- Colour A (Navy): 100g
- Colour B (Charcoal Grey): 75g  
- Colour C (Light Grey): 75g
- Colour D (Cream): 50g

**Hook:** 5.0mm (UK 6, US H-8)

**Additional Supplies:**
- Yarn/tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Blocking mats and pins

## TENSION (GAUGE)
16 stitches and 12 rows = 10cm (4") in double crochet (tr)

**Important:** Make a tension square before beginning. Adjust hook size if necessary to achieve correct tension.

## ABBREVIATIONS
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet (US single crochet)
- tr = treble crochet (US double crochet)  
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rep = repeat
- beg = beginning
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- sl st = slip stitch

## SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

**Intarsia Colour Change:** When changing colours mid-row, work last st of old colour until 2 loops remain on hook, yarn over with new colour and complete stitch. Twist yarns at colour changes to prevent gaps.

**Reading the Chart:** Each square represents one treble crochet. Read odd-numbered rows (RS) from right to left, even-numbered rows (WS) from left to right.

## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

**Foundation:** With Colour A (Navy), ch 65. [64 sts + 1 turning ch]

**Row 1 (RS):** Tr in 4th ch from hook (first 3 ch count as tr), tr in each ch across. (64 tr)

**Rows 2-8:** Ch 3 (counts as tr), turn, tr in each st across. (64 tr)
*These rows establish the water/sky base.*

**Rows 9-36:** Following the skyline chart below, work in tr maintaining 64 sts per row. Change colours as indicated using intarsia technique.

### SKYLINE CHART COLOUR KEY:
- A = Navy (sky/water)
- B = Charcoal Grey (main buildings)  
- C = Light Grey (building details)
- D = Cream (building highlights/windows)

### ROW-BY-ROW COLOUR GUIDE:

**Row 9:** 20A, 8B, 12A, 6B, 18A (64 sts)
**Row 10:** 18A, 8B, 12A, 8B, 18A (64 sts)
**Row 11:** 18A, 8B, 4A, 2C, 6A, 8B, 18A (64 sts)
**Row 12:** 16A, 10B, 2A, 2D, 2A, 2C, 6A, 8B, 16A (64 sts)
**Row 13:** 16A, 8B, 2A, 2D, 2A, 2C, 2A, 2D, 2A, 10B, 16A (64 sts)
**Row 14:** 14A, 12B, 2D, 2A, 2C, 2A, 2D, 2A, 8B, 18A (64 sts)
**Row 15:** 18A, 8B, 2A, 2D, 2A, 2C, 2A, 2D, 2A, 12B, 14A (64 sts)

**Rows 16-20:** Continue building height with Empire State Building detail:
**Row 16:** 14A, 12B, 2D, 2C, 2D, 2C, 2D, 8B, 20A (64 sts)
**Row 17:** 20A, 6B, 2C, 2D, 2C, 2D, 2C, 2D, 10B, 16A (64 sts)
**Row 18:** 16A, 10B, 2D, 2C, 2D, 2C, 2D, 6B, 22A (64 sts)
**Row 19:** 22A, 4B, 2C, 2D, 2C, 2D, 2C, 8B, 18A (64 sts)
**Row 20:** 18A, 6B, 2D, 2C, 2D, 2C, 6B, 24A (64 sts)

**Rows 21-25:** Add Chrysler Building spire:
**Row 21:** 10A, 4B, 2C, 2B, 4A, 4B, 2D, 2C, 2D, 4B, 28A (64 sts)
**Row 22:** 28A, 2B, 2D, 2C, 2D, 4B, 4A, 2B, 2C, 4B, 10A (64 sts)
**Row 23:** 10A, 4B, 2C, 2B, 4A, 4B, 2D, 2B, 30A (64 sts)
**Row 24:** 32A, 2B, 2D, 4B, 4A, 2B, 2C, 4B, 8A (64 sts)
**Row 25:** 8A, 4B, 2C, 2B, 4A, 4B, 2B, 34A (64 sts)

**Rows 26-30:** Building tops and spires:
**Row 26:** 36A, 2B, 4A, 2B, 2C, 4B, 6A (64 sts)
**Row 27:** 6A, 2B, 2C, 2B, 4A, 2B, 38A (64 sts)
**Row 28:** 40A, 2B, 2C, 2B, 4A (64 sts)
**Row 29:** 4A, 2B, 2C, 60A (64 sts)
**Row 30:** 62A, 2B (64 sts)

**Rows 31-36:** Complete sky section:
**Rows 31-36:** Ch 3, turn, tr in each st across with Colour A only. (64 tr)

**Final Row:** Do not ch 3. Work 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off.

**Stitch Count Verification:**
- Foundation: 64 stitches ✓
- Each pattern row: 64 stitches ✓  
- Total rows: 36 ✓
- Final dimensions: 40cm x 30cm ✓

## FINISHING

1. **Weave in Ends:** Secure all yarn tails on the wrong side, weaving through several stitches of the same colour.

2. **Blocking:** Pin piece to measurements on blocking mat. Lightly mist with water and allow to dry completely.

3. **Mounting (Optional):** For wall hanging, attach to backing board or frame as desired.

## CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Hand wash gently in cool water with wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry, reshaping to measurements. Do not wring or twist.

## DESIGN NOTES

This advanced pattern combines traditional crochet techniques with modern intarsia colourwork to create a stylised representation of New York's iconic skyline. The piece showcases the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building as focal points against the Manhattan backdrop.

**Pattern Difficulty Elements:**
- Multiple colour management
- Intarsia technique
- Chart reading
- Precise stitch counting
- Complex colour transitions

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*Pattern designed for advanced crocheters comfortable with colourwork techniques. Chart reading experience recommended.*