Continue across picking up every 12 strands and knotting against afghan edge. Continue to work in same manner, alternating scarlet and black sections until-all sps have been filled.įringe: Pick up first 12 strands and tie knot as close to afghan edge as possible. Now make (3 rows scarlet, 1 row black) 3 times, then 3 more scarlet rows. You can make this beautiful geometric afghan with just single crochet, double crochet and chain stitches. Yarn: Scheepjes Eliza (Medium Weight 4) 5.
Weave black through next 7 rows in same manner. There’s no starting chain (yay) and the pattern uses just 3 basic stitches: single crochet, double crochet and treble crochet. Cut 2 more strands of black the same length and weave through same row of sps, going under the rows where first 2 strands were on top.
Weave in and out through first row at side of afghan, leaving enough yarn free at each end to make fringe. Fasten off.Ĭut 2 strands of black each 86 inches long. Continue alternating black and scarlet sections until 6 black and 5 scarlet sections are completed. Not to mention all of the wonderful outdoor activities we look forward to every year. Summertime is always buzzing with parties and celebrations. Make another black section with single row of yellow stripe as before. Witness the Word’s Easiest Crochet Afghan Patterns Summer is kicking into high gear, and you know what that means Graduation parties, baby showers, bridal showers, and birthday’s galore. Continue to make 3 rows of scarlet separated by 1 row of black until there are 4 scarlet strips and 3 single black rows. Drop scarlet, join black and work 1 row across. Join scarlet red and work in pattern for 3 rows, omit turning ch on last row. 4 colorful designs include: Lacy Chevron, V-Stitch Shell,Small Shell, and Stained Glass. Continue working in pattern with black for 6 more rows. Next row: Pick up black, ch 4, turn, work across in pattern, ch 4, turn. Next row: Ch 4, turn, work across in pattern. Repeat row 2 five more times, then omit turning ch, drop black and join yellow.
Row 2: Sk dc at base of turning ch, * dc in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * across, end with sk 1 st of turning ch, dc in next ch st, ch 4, turn. Row 1: Dc in 6th ch st from hook, * ch 1, sk 1 ch st, dc in next ch st, repeat from * across, ch 4, turn. Gauge: 2 1/4 sps equal 1 inch 2 1/2 rows equal 1 inch Finished size is approximately 65 x 71 inches, not including fringe.Ībbreviations: ch (chain) sp (space) dc (double crochet) st (stitch) sk (skip) Use a size F plastic crochet hook (same as size 3 or 4 plastic hook). Materials: You will need (4-ply) Knitting Worsted in the following amounts and suggested colors: 36 one-ounce skeins of black, 24 one ounce skeins of red and 3 one-ounce skeins of yellow.