Crocheting a beautiful blanket is such a delightful and rewarding experience! The rhythmic weaving of colorful yarn creates a cozy masterpiece that not only keeps you warm but also adds a special touch to your space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, there's something magical about seeing a pile of yarn transform into a lovely blanket stitch by stitch. So, grab your favorite crochet hook, pick out some soft yarn, and get ready to create something truly special that will wrap you in warmth and comfort for years to come!
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size
Approximately 43" x 55" including edging
Materials
Lion Brand Wool-Ease medium (worsted) weight acrylic/wool yarn (3 oz/197 yds/85g per skein): 12 skeins #099 fisherman
Size N/P-15/10mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
Ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, [ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook] twice = 5" with 2 strands held tog
Check gauge to save time.
Pattern Note
Afghan is worked holding 2 strands tog throughout.
Pattern Stitch
V-st: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or sp.
Afghan
Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 7th ch from hook, ch 3, sc in last ch of ch-10, ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, [ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook] 29 times, turn. (30 dc groups)
Row 2 (RS): Ch 10, sc in 7th ch from hook, ch 3, V-st in last ch of ch-10, ch 1, [V-st in ch-1 between next 2 dc groups, ch 1] 29 times, V-st in next sc, turn. (31 V-sts)
Row 3: Ch 10, sc in 7th ch from hook, ch 3, [sc, ch 3, 2 dc in next V-st sp] 30 times, sc in last V-st sp, turn. (30 dc groups)
Row 4: Ch 10, sc in 7th ch from hook, ch 3, V-st in next sc, [ch 1, V-st in next sc] across, turn. (31 V-sts)
Rows 5-53: Rep Rows 3 and 4 alternately, ending with a Row 3; at end of Row 53, fasten off.
Edging
With RS facing, attach yarn with a sl st over first ch-3 sp at right-hand edge of either short edge of afghan, ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 4, (dc, ch 3, dc) in ch-6 sp at end of same row, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 sp at end of same row **, sc in ch-3 sp at end of next row, rep from * across, ending last rep at **, fasten off. Rep across opposite short edge.
