Crochet Beautiful Afghan Blanket
Crocheting a beautiful afghan blanket is such a lovely and rewarding experience! The intricate patterns and cozy textures come together to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that is not only visually stunning but also incredibly comforting. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a new project, working on an afghan blanket is a delightful way to unwind and unleash your creativity. With each stitch, you're not just crafting a blanket, but also weaving memories and warmth into every loop. So grab your favorite yarn colors, cozy up with a cup of tea, and let's crochet something beautiful together!
Skill Level
Intermediate
Finished Size
44 x 62 inches
Materials
- Medium (worsted) weight yarn: 42 oz/2,940 yds/1,260g off-white 13 oz/910 yds/390g variegated
- Size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
7 dc = 2 inches
Pattern Notes
- Chain-3 at beginning of row or round counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated.
- Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Afghan
Base
Row 1 (WS): With off-white, ch 148, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each sc across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn.
Rows 4-171: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 84 times. At end of last row, fasten off.
Trim Rows
Row 1: Hold base with RS facing and row 171 at top, join variegated with sc around post (see Stitch Guide) of 2nd dc on row 6, *[ch 1, working upward, sk sc row, sc around post of next dc on next row above] twice, ch 1, working downward, sk sc row, sc around post of 2nd dc from worked dc on next row below, ch 1, working downward, sk sc row, sc around post of 4th dc from worked dc on next row below, rep from * 35 times. Fasten off.
Row 2: Join variegated around post of 2nd dc on row 10, ch 1, sc around same dc, *[ch 1, working upward and to the left, sk sc row, sc around post of next dc on next row above] twice, ch 1, working downward and to the left, sk sc row, sc around post of 2nd dc from worked dc on next row below, ch 1, working downward, sk sc row, sc around post of 4th dc from worked dc on next row below, rep from * 35 times. Fasten off.
Next rows: Rep row 2, joining around post of 2nd dc on highest row worked and moving upward with each rep. Leave last 5 rows unworked.
Border
Row 1 (WS): Hold Afghan with WS facing and 1 long edge at top, join off-white with sc in edge of sc row in upper right-hand corner, working in ends of dc rows only, in sps formed by edge dc and turning chs, 2 sc in each sp across, sc in edge of last sc row, turn. (172 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each sc across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each dc across. Fasten off.
Repeat on other long side.