Crochet Mile a Minute Afghan Blanket

Crocheting a Mile a Minute Afghan Blanket can be a delightful project that not only keeps you cozy but also allows you to unleash your creativity stitch by stitch. The beauty of this pattern lies in its simplicity and repetitive yet mesmerizing design. With the right choice of yarn colors and a comfortable crochet hook in hand, you can dive into making a cozy blanket that will warm both your body and heart. As you work through each row, the rhythmic movements of your crochet hook create a sense of relaxation and accomplishment, making it a perfect project for both beginner and experienced crocheters alike. Once completed, your Mile a Minute Afghan Blanket will not only be a testament to your crocheting skills but also a warm hug waiting to be embraced. Happy crocheting!

For this project you will need:

HOOK: Any size but I used 5 mm hook or size H hook for the US

YARN: 6 skeins of worsted weight yarn, 4 ply US, 10 ply AU to use for the center of Afghans (Shown in Variegated Yarn) 100 grams / 3.5. oz – 210 meters / 230 yards

11 skeins of worsted weight yarn, 4 ply US, 10 ply AU to use to crochet around the center pieces (Shown in White) 100 grams / 3.5. oz – 210 meters / 230 yards

This afghan is made to fit a twin / full size bed. But you can make the strips as long or as short as you want. Would make a nice baby blanket or pillow.

NOTE: This afghan is worked in strips and pattern begins with the center of the strip show in variegated colors in the display picture. The center stripe is worked back and forth in rows. The outside of the strip is worked in rounds.

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch = Chain
• sl st = Slip Stitch
• st = Stitch
• sk = Skip
• dec = decrease
• beg = beginning
• YO = Yarn Over
• sc = Single Crochet
• dc = Double Crochet
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• TRC = Triple Crochet
• Repeat what’s in between * for rest of round.

MAKING THE CENTER STRIP

To Start

Ch 10

Row 1

Dc in 3rd ch from hook. Dc in rest of sts. Ch 1 and turn ( 8 sts )

Row 2

HDC in first two stitches, then skip two stitches and TRC on the post of the 5th and 6th Dc. Then going in from behind the TRC’s that you just did, back up and do TRC in the two dc’s that you skipped which were the 3rd and 4th Dc. Do this by pulling the stitch upward before working your stitch on it. Use pictures below to help you understand.

Repeat for the row, HDC in last two stitches.

Row 3

Sc in all stitches, ch 1 and turn

Row 4

HDC on the first 2 stitches. Then TRC on the post of the next two TRC’s, then back up and TRC on the two TRC’s. Do this by pulling the Stitches forward. Continue this for the row and ch 1 and turn.

Round 5

Sc in all stitches, ch 1 and turn

Repeat rows 2 – 5 until desired size is reached.

NOTE: Be sure to end your strip on after a SC row.

Now grab up the color you want to use for the outside of the strip.

MAKING THE OUTSIDE OF STRIP

Attach your new color in the top left corner under the first DC.

We will be working down the side of the strip first.

Round 1

* ch 3 skip 2 sts and sl st in next st * Repeat for the whole side until you reach the top / bottom of the strip.

When you reach the top / bottom of the strip, you want to chain 5, skip 2, ch 5 skip 3 slip stitching in the very last stitch.

Then for the corner make sure you sl st in the bottom of the DC to create a loop for each corner. Do this for all corners of the strip.

When you reach the beginning again, make sure to create this same corner loop for the beginning as well. Slip st where I’m showing you here in this picture below.

Round 2

sl st into first ch 3 space then ch 3 and DC 2 in this space. DC 3 in the following ch 3 space and in all ch 3 spaces down the sides.

NOTE: If it’s ruffling some it’s okay, you can fix this on round 4 round.

When you reach the top / bottom of the strip you want to DC 5 in the two ch 5 spaces at the top.

Mile a Minute Celtic Weave Afghan strip 7

Sl st in the top of the beg ch 3 to end round.

Round 3

Ch 4 and sl st int the space between the DC clusters from the last round.

(This is like the ch 3 row we did before, only we are doing ch 4’s and sl stitching in between the DC clusters. )

When you reach the Top / Bottom ends of the strip, you want to ch 7 and sl st in between.

NOTE PATTERN CHANGES SLIGHTLY HERE + TIP!

I have tried this pattern with yarn that ranged from the thinner to the thicker side of worsted weight 4 ply / 10 ply AU and I have found these alterations in the pattern will help your strips stay flatter. So depending on what size your yarn is leaning toward, thinner or thicker, follow the pattern as needed, but it is by no means set in stone. Once your start your second round of 3 DC”s and if it’s not working for you, feel free to stop and make adjustments to the amount of DC’s your adding in the ch spaces. I had to rip mine out several times until I found the correct combination that worked with the way I crochet and the yarn I was using, but once you have got the right combination, the rest of the strips will go fast and fun!

Round 4

THINNER YARN:

Sl st into first ch 4 space then ch 3 and DC 2 in this space. DC 3 in the following ch 4 space and in all ch 4 spaces down the sides.

THICKER YARN:

Recommendation to try first, make changes if you need.

sl st into first ch 4 space then ch 3 and DC 1 in this space. DC 2 in the following ch 4 space and in all ch 4 spaces down the sides.

End are done the same with both patterns:

When you reach the top / bottom of the strip you want to DC 7 in the 2 ch 7 spaces at the top.

Sl st in beg ch 3 to end round.

Round 5

Ch 4 and sl st int the space between the DC clusters from the last round. On the top / bottom of strip ch 9.

Round 6

THINNER YARN:

Sl st into first ch 4 space then ch 3 and DC 2 in this space. DC 3 in the following ch 4 space and in all ch 4 spaces down the sides.

THICKER YARN:

Recommendation to try first, make changes if you need.

sl st into first ch 4 space then ch 3 and DC 1 in this space. DC 3 in the following ch 4 space and then keep alternating as s, DC 2 in next space, DC 3 in following.

End are done the same with both patterns:

When you reach the top / bottom of the strip you want to DC 9 in the 2 ch 9 spaces at the top.

Sl st in the beg ch 3 space and cut your yarn.

HOW I SEWN MINE TOGETHER

I used the Single Crochet Method of having both pieces with the wrong sides of the strips facing each other, good sides facing out, and starting in the first stitch on the side, insert your hook into it and to it’s equal on the other strip your sewing together and do a single crochet.

Single crochet to sew them together until you reach the last stitch on the side. Don’t sewn on the top / bottom of the strip.

Sewing this way leaves a nice ridge of texture in between the pieces sewn.