Crochet Love Snuggles Afghan: Your Guide to a Cozy Handmade Blanket
The Crochet Love Snuggles Afghan is an absolute delight for anyone who loves cozying up with a handmade blanket. With its charming design and soft texture, this afghan is perfect for snuggling on the couch or adding a touch of warmth to any room. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a new project or searching for a heartfelt gift, this pattern is sure to bring joy and comfort to anyone who wraps themselves in its soft embrace.
So grab your favorite yarn, hook, and a cup of tea, and let the soothing rhythm of crochet create a lovely throw that spreads love and warmth wherever it goes. Happy crocheting!Materials Needed
- Caron Simply Soft ww 4 ply yarn
- Size "I" Hook
- Approx. size: 18x18
Directions
Stitches used: hdc, pf (puff stitch)
Puff Stitch: (YO, insert hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull up a loop even with stitch on hook) 2 times. YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook.
Crochet Instructions
Ch 52
Row 1: HDC in third chain from hook and each chain across. Ch 2 turn. (50 HDC)
Row 2: HDC in same sp as Ch 2, *HDC in each st. Ch 2 turn. (50 HDC)
Row 3: Ch 2 (count as first hdc), in next stitch (YO, insert hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull up a loop even with stitch on hook) 2 times. YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook (first puff stitch made.) * In next stitch (YO, insert hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull up a loop even with stitch on hook) 2 times. YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook. Repeat * until last stitch, hdc in last st. Ch 2 turn.
Rnd 4: HDC in same sp as Ch 2, *HDC in each st. Ch 2 turn. (50 hdc)
Rnd 5: HDC in same sp as Ch 2, *HDC in each st. Ch 1 turn. (50 hdc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2 (count as first dc), in next stitch (YO, insert hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull up a loop even with stitch on hook) 2 times. YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook (first puff stitch made.) * In next stitch (YO, insert hook in stitch indicated, YO and pull up a loop even with stitch on hook) 2 times. YO and draw through all 5 loops on hook. Repeat * until last stitch, dc in last st. Ch 2 turn.
Rows 7-33: Repeat rows 4-6 alternately.
Rows 34-35: repeat row 2.
Edging
Rnd 1: Sc evenly around, using 3 sc in corners. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1 sc in same stitch as ch 1. Sc evenly around, using 3 sc in corners. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.