Crochet Peppermint Candy Afghan Pattern

Leyla

Sep 12, 2024 08:05 AM

Create Your Cozy Crochet Peppermint Candy Afghan for the Holidays and Beyond

If you're looking to add a touch of sweetness and charm to your home decor, the Crochet Peppermint Candy Afghan is an ideal choice. This delightful afghan pattern features vibrant red and white stripes reminiscent of peppermint candies, making it a cheerful and cozy addition to any room. Crocheting this festive afghan can be a fun and rewarding project, perfect for crafters of all skill levels.

Whether you're curling up on the couch with a good book or adding a festive flair to your living space during the holidays, the Crochet Peppermint Candy Afghan is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it.

Materials

Elmore-Pisgah Peaches & Crème, 100% cotton, Art. #930HC
Color #191 Peppermint - 1 Cone
Color #1 White - 2 1/2 Cones
Color #95 Red - 1 1/4 Cones
G Hook

Stitches

Single Crochet = sc
Double Crochet = dc
Treble Crochet (yo 2x) = tr
Double Treble Crochet (yo 4x) = dtr

DIRECTIONS: First Strip

With white, chain 225.

Row Instructions

Row 1

Sc across row, ch 4, turn. (224 sc)

Row 2

Skip 1 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3

Sc in each sc, and dc across row, end, 1 sc in top of turning chain, ch 4, turn.

Row 4

*Skip sc, treble (YO 2x) in next sc, working behind treble just made, treble in skipped sc, repeat from * across row, end 1 treble in top turning ch, ch 1, turn.

Row 5

Sc across row, ch 4, turn. (224 sc)

Row 6

Skip 1 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 7

Sc in each sc, and dc across row, end, 1 sc in top of turning chain. Do not turn.

Row 8

(Yo 4x) 13 double treble in end of row 4, slip stitch across to opposite end, (yo 4x) 13 double treble in beginning of row 4, join, ch 1.

Edging

Rd. 1: sc around, placing 2 sc in each double treble, join, fasten off.

Assembly

Make 8 White strips, 4 Red strips, and 3 Peppermint strips. Sew together starting with a white, red, white, peppermint, white, red, white, peppermint, etc., ending with a white strip.

The Afghan is made for a double bed; you can make it smaller by using fewer strips or larger by adding more strips.

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