Learn How To Crochet An Afghan Pattern - A Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction:

Crocheting an afghan blanket is a wonderful way to showcase your creative skills and produce a cozy piece of decor or a thoughtful gift. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of crocheting an afghan pattern using a free crochet pattern. The skill level required for this project is easy, making it suitable for beginners or experienced crocheters looking for a fun and relaxing project.

Materials:

• Lion Brand Wool-Ease or any four-weight yarn (see yardage chart below)
• Yarn color: Wheat
• 5mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker

Finished Size:

The blanket size shown in this pattern is for a stroller. However, you can refer to the size chart below to create afghan blankets of various sizes, including lovey, baby, receiving, throw, twin, full, queen, and king sizes.

Gauge:

For this project, the gauge is 8 rows x 12 stitches = 3.5″ x 3.5″. You can create the gauge pattern by chaining 12 and following the written pattern provided below.

Crochet Stitch Abbreviations:

• dc = double crochet
• ch(s) = chain(s)
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• rep = repeat
• sc = single crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Notes:

• The pattern is in standard US terms
• Change blanket size by working in any multiple of 3
• Stitches count at the end of the row = the starting chain
• Use stitch markers to mark every 20 to 30 foundation chains to make it easier to keep track of stitches

The Written Afghan Pattern:

Foundation Row:

Refer to the chart below for the starting chain of the blanket size you are making.

Row 1:

In the 3rd chain from the hook, make 2 double crochets. *Skip 2 chains, in the next chain, do 1 slip stitch & 2 double crochets, repeat from * across until you are left with 3 chains, skip 2 chains, single crochet in the last chain, turn.

Row 2:

Chain 1 (counts as a single crochet), in the next stitch, make 2 double crochets. *Skip 2 stitches, in the next stitch, make 1 slip stitch & 2 double crochets, repeat from * across until you are left with 3 stitches, skip 2 stitches, single crochet into the top of the turning chain, turn.

Row 3 – X:

Repeat row 2. (Refer to the chart below for the size being made)

Finishing:

Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle throughout the blanket.

The Photo Afghan Tutorial:

1. Chain any multiple of 3 (refer to the blanket size chart below)
2. In the 3rd chain from the hook, crochet two double crochets.
3. Next, skip two chains and then slip stitch.
4. Crochet two double crochets into the same chain as the slip stitch.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until 3 chains remain in the row.
6. Skip 2 chains and single crochet into the last chain, turn.
7. Row 2 now begins, chain 1, 2 double crochets into the first stitch.
8. Skip 2 stitches and slip stitch, double crochet, double crochet into the next stitch. Repeat across until 3 stitches remain.
9. Skip 2 stitches and single crochet into the last stitch, turn. Repeat steps 7-9 for the remainder of the pattern.

Blanket Size Chart:

Yardage Chart:

Border:

This part of the afghan is optional. You can add a simple single crochet border by crocheting single crochets along the sides as evenly as possible. At the corners, single crochet, chain 1, then single crochet in the same stitch. Repeat this technique for all four corners. To give a polished look, crochet along the outside of the blanket once.