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Sincerely, Editors of AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allireecrochetafghanpatterns com,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Naira Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Table of Contents Abbreviations Colorful Afghans .. Blackberry Salad Striped Afghan.. 6 Color-Burst Granny Stripes Blanket ....o..8 Wavy Shell Blanket 10 Rainbow Granny Afghan. 2 Tie Dyed Circles Afghan 14 Stained Glass Motif Afghan.. 16 Colorful Baby Afghans . .18 Candy Drops Blanket. Big Granny Baby Blankie. 19 Fairy Tales Baby Blanket. Crayon Colored Afghan... Wavy Baby Blanket Colorful Squares... Coorful Circle in a Square. Cos 28 Square. Quad Color Square Aztec Triangles Square Big Circle Afghan Square. Amethyst Square.. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allireecrochetafghanpatterns com,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Abbreviations A,B, C-Color A, Color B, Color, C, ete. Bobble - (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loopson hook) 5 timesinnext st. Yoh and draw through all 6 loops on hook. ch chain de- double crochet dec — decrease dpn — double pointedneedle hee - half double crochet ine increase K-knit k2tog — knit next two stitches together kwise ~ knitwise m= make 1 mn - millimeters P-purl pitog — purl next two stitches together pm or PM ~ place marker pwise ~ purlwise RS right side m — remaining md — round sc— single crochet sc2tog ~ single crochet two stitches together sk-skip sl st —slip stitch sp(s) - space(s) ssk ~slip the next two stitches knit wise onto right hand needle, insertlefthand needle into front loops of these stitches, knit together. sts) — stitch(es) St st— stockinette stitch (knit right side rows, purl wrong side rows) tbl- through back loop tfl- through front loop tog - together tr-treble (or triple) crochet Ws- wrong side yo-yarn over * or ** - repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated [work directions in brackets the number of times specified Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www allfreecrochetafghanpatterns com,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Colorful Afghans Blackberry Salad Striped Afghan By Tamara Kelly from MooglyBlog Crochet this afghan to instantly add a splash of color to any room. This is a 3, wonderfully versatile pattern that will look lovely inany variety of vibrant colors, Includedin this pattern are options for different blanket sizes. INSTRUCTIONS: Starting chain: 167 Row 1: (RS) Dc in 4th ch from hook. (Starting chain of each row counts as first dc.) De in each st across to end. Chi, turn. (165 de) MATERIALS: Row 2: (WS) Sc intothe first4 sts, *deStog into the nextst, sc in the next 3 sts.* Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, endingthe row with sc in the top of the turning chai © Hobby Lobby’s | Love This Yarn, & skeins (2840 yards) 1/9-5.50 mm Hook Finishedsize:50” x 46" (scroll to the bottom of this pattern for Row 3: (RS) Change to second stripe eagitionels/2) panto) color. Ch 3, turn. Dc across row to the SECS u becca Lady end, skipping the turning ch. Ch1, tum. (hand drawn) ‘© Video Tutorial: How to make the Row 4: (\NS) Sc intothe first 2 sts, Bobble Stitch, or deStog ‘*deStog intonext st, scin the next3 sts.* © Needa visual rather than written Repeat from * to® until the last3 sts, End instructions? This video shows, the row with one more dcStog and scin ree the last 2 sts (final st in the top of the turning chain). Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projectsand more at www_allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Neniursiarscsisainnrsn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Row 5: (RS) Change color to 3rd stripe skein. Work as for Row 3. Row 6 to end: Repeat Rows 2 through 5, changing colors on the odd numbered “ows, until you feel the blanketis roughly square or you run out of yarn! + Inorder to change the size, add or subtract in the chain row by multiples of 4 stitches. + Fora QueenSize blanket, start witha chain of 331. + Fora King Size blanket, start with a chain of 399. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Color-Burst Granny Stripes Blanket By Susie from Earning My Cape 2 Suttetetehtetih, BASIC CROCHET GRANNY STRIPE Neonis the latest crazy in the crochet INSTRUCTIONS: © community so don’t be afraid to be bold ‘¢ with neon yarn. Using the granny square (SC=Single Crochet, DC=Double Crochet) Panel a ere esata Nees Chain: Work desired number of chains. ondaniletipedaromectlanken he You willneeda multiple of three, plus 2 finished blanket measures 50x50 inches. 5 chains. sees Foundation Row: SC on second chain from hook, and in each chain across. Turn, Row: Chain 3 (this counts as a CC), DC infirst SC. [skip 2 SC, 3DC in nextSC] to end. Turn. (You will have 2 DC stitches + howevermany DC clusters you planned stitch. [3DC into next space between the DC clusters], repeat across to last space. 2 DC in last space and then 1 DC into the third stitch of chain 3 fromm the previous row. Remaining Rows: You will repeat the second row, throughout. MATERIALS: * Hook Size: H «Yarn: Red Heart SuperSaver Yarn Color A: Shocking Pink, 3 skeins Color B: Pumpkin, 2 skeins Color C: Bright Yellow, 2 skeins COLOR PATTERI AAABAABBABBBCBBCCBCCCACCAAC added an additional AAAat the veryend, so make the bottom of the blanket look ike the top. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS sovraem Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans INSTRUCTIONS: Jsing Color A, chain 182 Row 1: Work "Foundation Row" (as above). Row 2: Chain 3, DCin each SC across. Turn. Row 3: Chain 1, SCin each DC across. Turn. Row 4: Work "First Row" (as above). This will count as the first row in the color gattern for the first time you complete she color cycle only) Rows 5-33: Work "Second Row" (as above). You will followthe color pattern (below), switching colors when necessary. Rows 34-64: Continue working "Second Row", repeatingthe color pattern. Rows 65-95: Continue and repeat color attern, Rows 96-126: Continue and repeat color atten. EDGING: Using Color A: Row 127: Chain 1, SC across. Turn: Row 128: Chain 3 , DC in each SC across. Turn, Row 129: Chain 1, SC in each DC across. Turn, Row 130: Chain 1, SCin each DC across. Do not turn. Pivotwork Chain 1, and SC up the side. Pivot, Chain 1, and SC across the back side of the foundation chain Pivot work Chain 1, and SC down the other side. Pivotwork, Chain 3, and DC across the bottom. Pivotwork, Chain 3, and DC up the side. Pivot work, Chain 3, and DC across the top. Pivotwork, Chain 3, and DC downthe other side sh off and weave in ends. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS "Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Wavy Shell Blanket By Michael Sellick from The Crochet Crowd $ Like scalloped seashells on the beach, this crocheted afghan seemsto be channeling a beachy and summery theme. Bold yellow and blue yarn makes this pattern really “pop.” MATERIALS: ‘* K Size Hook, CLICK HERE to see Hook Size Conversion Table If Needed ‘* Bernat or Redheart Yarn 4 PLY Worsted TPs: This tends not to shrinktoo much. The width that you make it is usually the size twill end up being. This pattern looks nore effective using3 colors. You can opt so do itina solid color or 2. The example caught on the Youtube Videois3 colors. The pattern is pretty simple. Itonly consists of 2 lines, However, it appears ‘nore harder and more complex due to she colour changing. The colors are changing every line. See video how to do shat. You don’t need to make knots. INSTRUCTIONS: UNE1 Start chainingin sets of 14 Stitches. When you get to 14, start over at 1 again and chain again to 14, Keep doing that until you get the width you want. Atthe end, you will add 3 stitches. By doing it this ‘Way, you don’t have to count high numbers and you know your stitches will be inthe right quantities to make this right. Turn Work LNE2 Use The Same Colour As Line 1 Now miss the first two stitches, and put 3 Double Crachets into the same stitch (3rd stitch away from the hook. Skip Over 3 chains (goinginto 4th Chain), and then single crochet into the next 7 chains. Skip Over 3 Chains, (goinginto 4th Chain), and put 7 Double Crochets into the same stitch. This will cause it to fan as seenin the videos. You will keep repeating Step 2 and 3 until you get close to theend. At the endyou will put 4 Double Crochets inte the very last stitch. Turn Work UNE3 Is Always The Easiest Line Each Time You Dot Chain up 1. You will Single Crochet into each of the stitches along the line right to the end. Turn Work Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 10ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS souraem” Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans LINE 4 ain up 1 Single Crochet into each of the 1st 4 Stitches. Skip3 Stitches, and then Double Crochet 7 Times into the same stitch (which causes it to fan out, Icallediit half pin wheelinthe videos). Skip 3 Stitches, and then Single Crochet nto the next 7 Stitches. You will keep repeating Step 3 and 4, until you get close to theend. When you get to the final part, you will only be left with 4 stitches, you will be autting in 1 Single Stitch into each of the ‘emaining4 stitches. Turn Work. UNE 5 Repeat Line3 uINE 6 Chain Up 3 Double Crochet 3 times into the 1st Stitch, this will create a fan or half sinwheel formation. Skip 3 Stitches, then single crochet once nto the next 7 Stitches. Skip3, then put 7 Double Crochets into the same stitch, to create aan shape. lease note that Mosaic Yarn isthinner shan Value Yarn. It will produce smaller squares but are ideal for the colour effectiveness of this afghan. Vo changing colour is required. The yarn does the work for you. This afghan took me about 30 hours to nnake from scratch. TPs: ‘Square Afghan will measure approximately 5.25 Feet square using 14 balls of 100 g or 3.5 07 yarn balls. Use mote balls if desiredto be bigger. Each square took me roughly 9 minutes each to complete. This afghan has 128 squares and was assembled on a diagonal instead of horizontal axis. you will need 143 squares instead and you will need3 extra balls to pull off the 143 squares. 11 Balls were used for the squares and three were used for the attaching and perimeter of this afghan. ‘Attach squaresat the end of the project using a zig zag attaching method Ireviewed the colours before attaching, moving squares around on a table top to. ensure the afghan looks random. You don't want colours to appear pooling together, meaning there is too muct of the same colour in one spot. Enjoy! DEFINITIONS: CH -Chain, DC- Double Crochet, SC -Single Crochet, SL ST Slip Stitch, BEG - Beginring, REP- Repeat, 2T0G -2 Together, DEC- Decrease, SK - Skip Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. nALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom, (*)ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS sovraem Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Tie Dyed Circles Afghan By Lily Sugar n' Cream for FaveCrafts This crochet pattern from lily Sugar n° © Cream has the effectoftie-dyed circles whencrocheted with Bernat Handicrafter © Cotton. They also look like lollipops! 5 MATERIALS: © Lily® Sugar'n Cream (Ombres:56.7 g/2 02; 86 m/95 yds) Contrast A (02135 Moondance) 9 balls Contrast B (02710 Peace) 10 balls Contrast C (02707 Love) 9 balls * Lily? Sugar'n Cream (Solids: 70.8 8/25 07; 109 m/120 yds) Contrast D (00001 White) 6 balls ‘+ Size 5.5 mm (U.S. | or 9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. #12 scand 13 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] gauge Joinall mds with s| st to firstsc. Motif ‘Make 14 each with A,B and C as Color 1) INSTRUCTIONS: With Color 1, ch 2. Ast md: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. 8 sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc ineach sc around. Join.16 sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. *2 scin nextsc. 1 scin next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sc. 4th md: Ch 1. *2 scin nextsc. 1 scin each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 32 sc. Sth rnd: Ch 1. *2 scin nextsc. 1 scin each of next3 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 40 sc. 6th rnd: Ch 1. *2 scinnextsc. 1 scir each of next 4 sc. Repfrom * around. Join. 48 sc. 7th md: Ch 1. *2 scinnextsc. 1 scin each of next sc. Rep from * around. Join. 56 sc. 8th md: Ch 1. *2 scinnextsc. 1 scir each of next 6 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 64 sc. ‘9th md: Ch 1. *2 scinnextsc. 1 scin each of next 7 sc. Rep from * around. Join. 72 sc. 10th md: Ch 1. *2 sein nextsc. 1 scin each of next sc. Rep from * aroune. Join D. 80 sc. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS INSTRUCTIONS (continued): Lith md: With D, ch 1. 1 scin same sp as sist. *Ch 1, Miss nextsc. 1 scin nextsc. Ch 1, Miss next se, 1 hde in next sc. Ch 1. Viss next 4 sc, [(1 tr. Ch 2. 1 de, Ch 2) swice. 1 tr] all in nextsc. Ch 1. Miss next 4 se. 1 hde in nextsc. (Ch 1. Miss nextsc. 1 sc innext sc) 3 times. Rep from * around, \dingwith: (Ch 1. Miss next se. 1 sc in rextsc) twice. Ch 1. Join. Fasten off. FINISHING: \With D, sew Motifs tog following assembly Diagram. Diagram ae 1. ont Moa Mosc Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans EDGING: With RS facing, join D withs! st to any comer tr. Ast ind: Ch 1. 3 se insame sp assl st *(2 sc innext ch-2 sp. 1 sc in nextst) twice. (1 sc innext ch-1 sp. 1 sc in nextst) 6 times. 1 scinnext ch-1 sp. (1 scin nextst. 2 sc in next ch-2 sp) twice.** 1 scin each of next 2.sts. Rep from * across all Motifs tonext corner tr, endinglast rep at **. 3 sc in nexttr. Rep from * around, endinglast rep at **. Join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 2 (doesnot count as st). 1 hdcin each sc around, working 3 hde each corner sc. Join A withs| st to first hdc 3rd md: With A, ch 1. Working fromleft to right instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc across, Fasten off. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Stained Glass Motif Afghan By Roseanna Beck for FaveCrafts Classic stained glass windows are known. © for lightingup a room with brilliant rays of color. Let this afghan shine in your room with its stained glass structure and design. Use multiple colorsto achieve this effect. . MATERIALS: * 495 yds. Black Red Heart 4-ply yarn ‘Various Yarns for Center Color Motifs — each motif requires 11 % yds. ‘* G, Hand I crochet hooks or size needed for gauge © Tapestry Needle Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Size: 43” x 47” Gauge: Motif measures 6” x 6 %” Stitch Guide: Chain (ch), Single Crochet (sc), Double Crochet (dc), Slip Stitch isl st) Special Stitch: Shell Stitch (Sh St) - 2 de, ch 2, 2de INSTRUCTIONS: Motifs: (make 58) Rnd 1 — With G hook and color ch 3 and forma ring, ch 3, work 11 de in ring, join to top of beg ch 3,(12 des) Rnd 2- With H hook ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 de) in same sp, *ch 1, skip 1 de, Sh St innext de, rep from * around, join to top of beg ch 3. Rnd 3 ~ SI st intoch 2 of Sh St, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 do) insame sp, *(de, ch 1, de) in next ch 1 sp, Sh Stin nextch 2 sp, rep from * around, jointo top of begch 3 and fasten off. Rnd 4— With | hook and black join with a sl stin any ch 2 sp of ShSst, ch 2, work 4 de in same sp, *ch 3, scin ch 1 sp, ch 3, work § dc innext ch 2 sp, rep from * around, jointo top of beg ch Zand fasten off. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom, 16ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom, (@)ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Colorful Baby Afghans Candy Drops Blanket By Debi from Dly’sH Y. © Got a sweet tooth? You won't beable to resit this crochet pattern. Colorful circle motifs joined by mini granny squares create a distinctive and simple design. seeeee seeeeee yD, MATERIALS: This blankie is crocheted with discontinued Red Heart Sparkling and Red Aeart Jeweltones yarns. Both yarns are 4- aly worsted weight acrylics with sparklies, | useda ‘J' hook and it measures 27" x32". Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans INSTRUCTIONS: The little motifs are just3 rounds of de: ~The ch 2's do not count asa st.~~ Rnd.1: Ch 3, 12 dein 3rd ch from hook. Joinwith asl stto 1st de. (12 de) Rnd.2: Ch 2, 2 de in each de around. Join as before. (24 de) Rnd3: Ch 2, 2dc in 1st de, dein nextde. *2 dein nextdc, de in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before. End off. For the joining border, | used white and the flat braid method. The linkto that is on the right sidebar under "joining grannies". The 1st semd will be an increase md with? sc in 1st de, scinthe next2 de, 2 scin the next dc - and so on. Then you will follow with the connecting chain method. The circles are connected by 4 loops on each side. used white For the little fill-in squares: and they are the beginning of a granny square, thena round of sc withthe corners being(sc, ch 1, scto the blanket, ch 4, sc) as | go. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at reeALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Big Granny Baby Blankie By Debi from Dly’s Hooks and Yarns Sometimes crocheting granny squares is tedious. With this blankie, you don’thave to worry about joining squares together - because it’s one giant square! Use scrap $ yarn ina wide variety of colors for a truly MATERIALS: * I crocheted this blankie with various brands of worsted weight acrylic yarns - Red Heart, Bernat, Loops & Threads, Vanna's - and it measures 30" square. Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans INSTRUCTIONS: Rnd 4: of the border I joined with a sc in the corner, ch 4 and scin same comer. (Ch4, sc innext ch space) all around with (sc, ch 4, sc) in each corner. Join witha sl st to the 1st se Rnd 2: sl stinto ch-4 space, (ch 3, de, ch 2, 2de, ch 2, 2 de) in same space, (2 de, ch 2, 2.de- which is called the ‘open-shell stitch’) in each ch-4 space around with (2 de, ch 2, 2de, ch 2, 2 de) ineach comer ch-4 space. Join witha sl st to top of beginningch 3. Rnd 3: sl stinto nextdc, (sc, ch 2, se) in ch-2 space, scin next2 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, isc in nextde, *scnext2 de together, sc in next de, (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch- 2 sface, scin nextde. Repeat from * across. Sc next2 detogether, scin next de, ise, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 space, sc innext 2 de, 1sc, ch 2, sc) innext ch-2 space. Repeat from #it 3 more times. Join witha slst to Ast sc. End off. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS "Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Fairy Tales Baby Blanket By Elizabeth from Bizzy Crochet = Little girls love to play pretend and read rytales. Many kinds of stitches and yarns create this whimsical blanket. The $ finished size of this baby blanketis ¢ roughly 36°x36” *, 4, # are symbols that will be used to. ndicate repeats inside individual rows. 2opcorn Stitch: (yo, insert hook in sp, yo, aull loop up, yo, pull through 2) repeat 3 nore times, yo, pull through 5 loopson 100k, make sure to push popcorn to front side. Bobble Stitch: (yo, insertintosp, yo, pull gack through) repeat 2 times, yo, pull through 7 loops on hook. Gauge: Rows 1-3 = 4"x4” MATERIALS: ® Yarn- 1 Skein Each if purchasing “if using scraps: about 6-807 foreach color © Color A: White/Pink/Green/Blue/Yellow Variegated (Used Red Heart Super Saver “Sherbet”) * Color B: Yellow (Used Caron Simply Soft Brites “Lemonade” * Color C: White W/Sparkle (Used Bernat “Holiday” Yarn White wisilver) * Color D: Dark Pink (Used Red Heart SuperSaver “Shocking Pink”) * Color E: Lime Green (Used Caron ‘Simply Soft Brites “Limelight*) * Color F: Blue/Purple (Used Caron Simply Soft Brites “Blueberry’) * Color G: Hot Pink (Used Caron ‘Simply Soft Brites Watermelon”) © Hhook * Yarn needle for weavingends INSTRUCTIONS: Row 1: with color A, ch4, join to make a ring, ch3 (doesnot et as dc), 20de inside ring. Join with 1st de. (20dc) Row 2: ch3 (cts as de from here on), (de, ch2, 2dc) in same sp as join, *dc in 4dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc ) innext de*, repeat from. *to™ twice, dein Ade, join with ch3. (32dc, 4.ch2sp) Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom, 20ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Row 3: sl st in dc and ch2 sp, ch3 (dc, ch2, 2dc ) in ch2 sp, *dc in Bde, (2de, ch2, 2de) nch2 sp*, repeat from *to* twice, de in ast 8 de, jointo ch3. Cut color A (48dc, 4 ch2 sp) Row 4: with color B, joinw/sl st to any comer ch2 sp, ch1, *(2sc, ch2, 2sc) in ch2 sp, (ch1, sk Ade, sc in nextdc) 6 times®, “epeat from * to * 3 times, join with 1st sc. (40sc, 24 ch sp) Row 5: sl st insc+ch2, chi, *(2sc, ch2, 2sc) inch2 sp, ch1, skisc, sc innext sc+ ch1 sp, (chi, sk sc, sc innext chi sp) 6 es, ch1, sk2sc*, repeat from * to* 3 mes, joinwith Ast sc. (48sc, 32 ch1 sp) Cut Color B Row 6: w/color C, join with sl st to any comer ch2 sp, ch3, (de, ch2, 2dc) in sm sp as join, *%(ch1, sk 2se, de in nextch1 sp) ice, (ch1, sk Isc, dein nextch1 sp) 6 1es, chi, sk 2sc™, (2d, ch2, 2dc) rextch2 sp*, repeat from *to* 2 times, ‘epeat from 9 to “* once, join with ch3, |48dc, 36 chi sp) Cut Color C Row 7: w/color D, join withs! st to any ch2 sp, ch4, *(s¢, ch2, se) inch2 sp, sein each de and chi to the opposite corner*, “epeat from * to *3 times, jointo Ast sc. ‘92s¢) Cut Color D Row 8: w/color E, join withs! st to any comer ch2 sp, ch3, (de, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 sp, *[sk sc, (de, ch4, de) in next sc] 11 times, sk sc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 sp*, ‘epeat from * to * 2 times, repeat [-] once. (104 de, 88 ch1 sp) join w/ch3. Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Row 9: ch3, de innext de, “ (2dc, ch2, 2dc} in corner, dein 2dc, sk 1dc, *#(dc, ch1, de) in next chisp, sk 2dc, * repeat from * to * 9 times, (de, chi, de) in next ch1 sp, sk Ide #, dein next 2de, repeat from to 442 times, repeat from #to # once. Join w/ch3. (120dc, 44 chi sp) Cut ColorD Row 10: w/ color C, Repeat Row 7, Cut Color c Row 11: w/color 8, join with sit to any corner ch2 sp, chi, *(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2 sp, (cha, sk 1sc, scin nextse) 15 times, ch2, sk 2sc*, repeat from * to * 3 times, jointo Ast sc. (68s¢, 64 ch? sp-not incl corners) Row 12: si st in ch2 sp, ch1, *(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2 sp, (ch2, sk sc, scin ch2 sp) 16 times, ch2, sk next sc*, repeat from * to* 3 times, join to Ast sc. (765c, 68 ch2 sp) Cut Color B Row 13: w/color C, join withs! st to any corner ch2 sp, *(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2 sp, 2se in each chi across to next corner*, repeat from * to * 3 times, jointo Ist sc (144sc) Cut Color € Row 14: w/color G, join with sl st to any comer ch2 sp, cht, *(sc, ch2, sc) in ch2 sp, (2sc innext sc, sc in 16sc, 2 sc innext, sc in 17, 2sc in next)*, repeat from * to* 3 times. Join, (164sc) Row 15: si stin corner, ch1,"(se, ch2, sc) in corner sp, (sk 2sc, 5 dein nextse, sk 2se, sc innext sc) 6 times, sk 2sc, 5 dein nextsc, sk 2sc*, repeat from * to *3 times, jointo 1st sc. (28 fans, 32sc) Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Row 16: ch3, (dc, ch2, de) in comer, *(de nnextse, ch2, sk 2dc, sc innextde, ch2, sk 2de)repeat to corner, dein nextsc and ch2 sp, ch2, de insm sp* repeat from * to * 3 times, join w/ch3 (56 ch2sp-not incl corners) Row 17: chi, scin joinsp, sc innext de, *(2sc, ch2, 2sc) in corner, (scineach de, 2sc in each ch2 sp, sc in each sc) across to comer*, repeat to* 3 times, lst to 1st sc (196sc) Cut Color G Row 18: w/color F, join w/slst in any comer ch2 sp, ch2, (hdc, ch2, 2hde) in sm sp, *sk sc, hdcin nextsc and each to next corner, {2hdc, ch2, 2hde)* repeat * to * swice, sk sc, hdcin next sc and each to rextcorner, s| st to Ist hde. (208 hdc) Row 19: sl stin hdc + ch2 sp, (ch2, hdc, ch2, 2hde) inch2 sp, *hdc in each hdc, '2hde, ch2, 2hde) in corner’, repeat * to * 3 times, hdc in each to corner, joinw/sl st to ch2, (224 hde) Cut Color F Row 20: w/color A, join w/de inany ch2 corer, (de, ch2, 2de) in sm sp, ch2, sk 2hde, dein 2hde, *[ch1, sk hde, dein 2hde] 17 times, cht, (2de, ch2, 2dc) in comer *, repeat * to * 3 times, repeat[-] once, sist to Ast de. (160dc, 76 ch1 sp) Cut Color A. Row 21: w/color C, joinw/scin any ch2 corner, (sc, ch2, 2sc) in sm sp, * sc in each de +ch1 sp to next corner, (2s¢, ch2, 2sc) ncomer*, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in each de + ch2 to next corner, sist to 1st sc. (252 sc) Cut Color € Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Row 22: w/color €, joinw/scin any ch2 comer, ch2, sc insm sp, *sk sc, sc innext sc and each se tonext corner, (sc, ch2, sc) in corner*, repeat * to * 3 times, sk sc, se in next and each to nextcorner, s| stto Ast 3¢, (252 se) Cut Color E Row 23: w/color 8, join with scin toany comer ch2 sp, (ch2, sc) in sm sp, *(se in 4sc, MP-Make Popcorn)13 times, sc in 4, (sc, ch2, sc) in corner*, repeat * to *3 times, repeat Popcorn sequence once mote, (52 Popcom, 216s¢) Cut Color B Row 24: w/color €, joinw/scin corner, (cha, sc) insm sp, *sc ineach sc and popcorn to nextcorner, (sc, ch2, sc) in corner, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in each sc and popcorn to corner, sl st to join, (272 sc) Cut Color E Row 25: w/color D, joinw/scin any comer ch2 sp, (ch2, sc) insm sp, **4(ch1, sk sc, sc innext sc) across to corner space”, (sc, ch2, sc) in corner, repeat * to *3 times, repeat “4 to “4 once more, sist to Ast sc. (136 ch2 sp, not incl corners) Row 26: si st in corner sp, ch1, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner, (chi, sk sc, s¢ in ch2) 34 times, ch1, sk 2sc*, repeat from * to* 3 times, join, (140ch1 sp) Cut Color D Row 27: w/color C, joinw/sl st to any ch2 sp, ch5(cts as de + ch), de in sm sp, *onich2, sk sc, dein next ch2 sp) 35 times, chi, sk sc, “A(dc, ch2, de) innextch2 sp* repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from “4 to * once, join, (148dc) Cut Color C Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom, 2ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Row 28: w/color F, joinw/sI st to any comer ch2 sp, chi, *(2sc, ch2, 2se) in comer sp, sc in each de + ch1 sp across to corner *, repeat from * to * 3 times, join with Ist sc. (308 sc) Row 29: s| st to ch2 corner sp, chS (cts as dc +ch2), de insame sp, *[dc innext sc, ch1, sc in next se, Bobble Stitch in nextsc, ch2, sk sc] repeat to corner, (dc, ch2, dc) n corner sp* repeat * to * 2 more times, “epeat [-] once more, join, (76 bobbles, 88 dc) Row 30: ch1, scin joinsp, *(sc, ch2, sc) in comer sp, sc in each dc, chi + bobble to she next corner*, repeat * to * 3 times, oinw/slst to 1st sc, (324 sc) Cut Color F Row 31: w/color E, joinw/ sl st to any ch2 comer sp, chS(cts as de, ch2), dein sm sp, dein each se to next comer, (de, ch2, sc)] “epeat around to chS, sl st to 3rd ch of chS, (332 de) Cut Color E Row 32: w/color G, join w/sl st to corner sp, ch3, (dc, ch2, 2dc) insm sp, *A(de in rextde, tre around post of next dc) 41 times, de innextde, (2de, ch2, 2de) in she next corner’, repeat * to * 2 times, “epeat ** to ™ once, join w/sl st to ch3. 1356 st) Cut Color G Row 33: w/color C, joinw/sl st, cht, *(sc, ch2, se) in corner sp, sc innext de, (ch1, sk1, sc in next) repeat across to next comer *, repeat * to * 3 times, join, (172 chi sp) Cut Color € Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Row 34: w/color 8, join w/sl st to any comer sp, ch3, (dc, ch2, 2d) in sm sp, ** de innext 2dc, tre around de from row 32, (de in nextsc, tre around next tre) 41 times, dc in nextde, tre around de from row 32, dein ext2 de, ** (2de, ch2, 2de) in corner sp *, repeat from * to * twice, repeat from to ** once, join, (???) Cut Color B Row 35: w/color C, join w/s! st to any comer ch2 sp, ch1, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, scin 2de, (ch1, sk nextst, sc innext de) 45 times, scin 2dc*, repeat from * to * 3 times, (180 chi sp) Cut Color C Row 36: w/color A, join w/sl st to any corner ch2 sp, chS(cts as de + ch2), de in sm sp, *49 ch1, sk sc, dc in nextsc, (chi, sk s2, dein chi sp) 45 times, cht, sk sc, de imnextse, ch1, ** (de, ch2, de) comer, * repeat from * to* 2 t repeat from ** to ™* once, join w/slst 3rd ch of chS, (192 de) Cut Color A Row 37: w/color C, join w/sl st to any corner ch2 sp, chi, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner, (ch, sk dc, sc in ch1 sp) across*, repeat * to*3 times, joinw/sl st to 1st sc, (200sc) Cut Color C Row 38: w/color €, join w/slst in any corner ch2 sp, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corer, se in each sc + chi across*, repeat* to* 3 times, join.(404 sc) Row 39: si st in comer sp, chi, *(sc, ch2, s¢) in corner sp, (sk 2se, (2dc, ch2, 2cc) in nextsc, sk 2sc, scin nextsc] repeat to last 65c, sk 2s¢, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in nextsc, sk 2sc*, repeat * to * 3 times, join. (68 fans) Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Row 40: sl st in corner sp, ch3, (dc, ch2, 2de)in comer space, ***dc in nextsc, chi, sk 2de, 3sc in ch2 sp, chi, sk 2de *, repeat * to * 16 times, dein last se, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) incorner *, repeat “to 2 times, ‘epeat * to * once, de in last sc, join. {88dc) Row 41: ch1, scin joinand next de, *(sc, ch2, se) in comer, sc innext 3dc, scin each chi, de 4sc to nextcorner*, repeat * 10 * 3 times, join, (436sc) Cut Color E Row 42: w/color D, join w/sl st in any corner ch2 sp, chi, *(sc, ch2, sc)incomer, |ch1, sk 2c, scin next) to next corner*, “epeat * to * 3 times, join. (224 sc, 220 chi) Cut Color D Row 43: w/color C, join w/sl st to comer sp, chi, *(sc, ch2, sc) incorner sp, scin gach sc + ch1 sp to the nextcorner*, ‘epeat * to * 3 times, join. (452 sc) Cut Colorc Row 44: w/color F, joinw/sl st to any comer ch2 sp, chi, *(sc, ch2, sc)in corner sp, (scin 4s¢, Popcorn) 22 times, sc in 3sc*, repeat * to * 3 times, join. (88 3opcorn) Cut Color F Row 45: w/color C, join w/slst to any corner ch2 sp, chi, *(sc, ch2, sc)incorner, sc ineach sc-+ popcorn to next corner*, “epeat * to * 3 times, join. (468sc) Cut Color ¢ Row 46: w/color D, repeat Row 42, (236 sc) Cut Color D Row 47: w/color B, repeat Row 43, (484 sc) Cut Color B Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Row 48: w/color A, s| st to any corner ch2 sp, ch5 (cts as de + ch2), dein sm sp, *(sk1 sc, adc innext sc) repeat to comer, (dc, ch2, de) in nextcorner sp*, repeat *to * 3 times, jointo 3rd ch of ch5. (488 dc) Cut Color A Row 49: w/color G, joinin corner ch2 sp, ch1, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, sc in each sc to nextcorner*, repeat * to * 3 times, join. (222) Row 50: si stin corner, chi, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner sp, (s¢in tse, ch2, sk2, Bobble, ch3, sk 2sc, sc innext sc) repeatacross, sk 2sc*, repeat * to * 3 times, join. (84 bobbles) Row 51: sl st in corner, ch5 (cts as de+ ch2}, dein sm sp, de in2sc, *(ch2, scin bobble, ch2, dein sc) repeat across to ext corer, (de, ch2, de) in corner, repeat * to * 3 times. Join. (172 ch2 sp) Row 52: sl st in corner, ch2, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner, sc in each de and sc, 2sc ineach ch2 sp*, repeat* to * 3 times, join. (528 sc) Cut ColorG Row 53: w/color C, joinin any corner ch2 sp, chi, *(sc, ch2, sc) in corner, (scir 1s¢, ch1, sk 1sc, sc innext sc) across*, repeat * to * to end of row. Join.(264 chi sp) Row 54: chi, scin join, *(sc, ch2, sc)in corner, sc in nextsc, (ch3, sk sc, sc ir ch1) across to corner*, repeat * to *3 times. Join. (268 ch3 sp) Cut Color C. Weave inends. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom, 24ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Crayon Colored Afghan By Roseanna Beck for FaveCrafts rerererss oe What's better than an easy to crochet afghan? One that's crayon colored! This crayon colored afghan will make any child's room cheery and cozy with its colorful, crocheted blocks. MATERIALS: ‘* 750 yds. White Red Heart 4-ply yarn (MC) © 145 yds. each Red Heart 4-ply yarn (CC)--Cherry Red, Hot Pink, Lavender, Lime, Orange, Paddy Green, Parakeet, Skipper Blue, Yellow * Hand | crochet hooks or size needed for guage ‘+ Tapestry Needle GUAGE: Square measures 5 %” across STITCHES USED: Chain (ch), Single Crochet {s¢), Half Double Crochet (hdc), Double Crochet (dc), Slip Stitch (sl st) Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans INSTRUCTIONS: SQUARES: (make 8 of each CC color) Rnd 1 - With MC and I hook ch 3 and form a ring, ch 3, inting work 2 de, ch 3, *3 de, ch3, rep from *2 times, jointo top of beg ch 3 and fasten off. Rnd 2 — With H hook join CC with as! stin any ch 3 sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 2, 2 de) insame sp, *ch 2, skip de, (2de, ch 2, 2 de)in nextde, ch 2, (2 de, ch 2, 2 de) in next ch 3 sp, rep from * around, jointo top of beg cha. Rnd 3 ~ SI stin nextdc and ch 2 sp, sc in sarre sp, *5 de innext ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, rep from * around, jointo beg sc and fasten off. Rnd 4 — Note: Work all sts in back loop. only. With MC and | hook join MC with a sl stin any sc opposite 3 de of Rnd 1, ch 2, (de, ch 3, 2 de) in same se, *de in next de, hdcin nextde, work 1 scin each of the next7 st, 1 hdc in nextde, de innext de, 12 de, ch 3, 2 dc) innext sc, rep from * around, join to top of beg ch 2 and fasten off. JOINING: With right side facing and white whipstitch squares together sewing rows of 8 squares each. See Color Diagram for placement of squares. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 25ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans EDGING: Note: Use 4 different CC of your choice 3nd 1 - With I hook and CC (sc, ch 3, sc) in any comer sp, ch 2, skip 1st, sc in nextst, ch 2, skip 2 st, scin nextst, rep across, ch a lhe |e lala ls 2, scin ch 1 sp, ch 2, scin nextch 1 sp, “ep across to corner sp, continue this pattern around afghan changing color at efalula] » a] each corner, join to beg sc and fasten off. | | Note: Use 4 different CC of your choice 3nd 2~ With CC (sc, ch 1, sc, ch 1, se) in | any comer ch3 sp, ch 2, *2sc inch 2 sp, otrfoftalds 2 ch 2, rep across to corner, continue aattern around afghan changing color at each corner, join to beg sc and fasten off. *|*\|* : * i) * | é wd band Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Sram Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Wavy Baby Blanket By Tamara Kelly from MooglyBlog The finished blanketis about 22” square, but you can always turn this intoa larger afghan by adding blocks. Each blockis a little over inches square and the border adds more width as well. Babies and toddlers and kids willall love this wavy and spunky afghan. MATERIALS: = US=1,5.50mm hook + Worsted weightyarn in your choice of 3 colors, shown here in Caron Simply Soft Limelight (A), Blue Mint (B) and Mango (C) + Yardage needed foreach block: A = 12 yds, B-12 yds, C8 yds ‘* Additional yardage for joining and border will depend on blanket size chosen. Bes X= se Tshde F= de ___| INSTRUCTIONS: With Color A, ch 18. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd st from hook. *Sc in hextst, hde in next st, [dein next st] 3 times, hdcin nextst, [sc in next st] twice. Repeat from * once. (17 sts) Row 2: Ch1 and turn. Scin each st te end. (17 sc) Row 3: Join Color, ch 2 and turn, Work this row in blo except for the very last st of the row. De inthe Ast st. *Dc innextst, hdcin nextst, (sc innext st] 3 times, hde in nextst, [dcin nextst] twice. Repeat from * once. (17 sts) Row 4: Chi and turn. Scin each st to end. (17 sts) Row 5: Join ColorA, ch 1 and turn. Work this row in blo, exceptfor the very last st of the row. Scin the Ast st. *Scin nextst, hdcin nextst, [dc innext st] 3 times, hde in nextst, [scin nextst] twice. Repeat from * once. (17 sts) Row 6: Ch1 and turn. Scin each st ta end. (17 sts) Rows 7 - 14: Repeat Rows 3 ~ 6 twice. Rows 15 - 16: Repeat Rows 3 - 4. Break yarn and weave in ends. Edging: Join Color € with sl st. Ch1 and se around the block, working 17 sc evenly in each side and ch 3 in each corner. Break yam and join. Weave in ends, Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Tursiarscsivainnram Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans JOINING THE BLOCKS TOGETHER: The hand-drawn diagram above details row | put this blanket together. The arrows inside the squares indicate which direction the blocks were facing -for nstance, an up arrow means that the alock laysin the same direction it was ‘worked, from the bottom up. The next slock to the right is turned 90 degrees clockwise, and the nextis 90 degrees clockwise again, etc etc. The actual joiningis done with sc, from she right side. The arrows between the 3oxes show the direction | traveled. This creates another set of “waves” moving chrough the fabric. Starting with the ; square in the bottom left, the next block Be i +o the right is joined (with sc, holding the 5 Tus ‘wrong sides together, going through the ——- —— : edging sts in ea block). The third block is = Peel shen added to the top of the first block, i We x ‘moving around the top right corner of 4 ——4 i 4 shat first block. 've highlighted every a) Tr other joinrow, so you can see how the = 1 wavesare created. To add more blocks pees! —— ‘ora biggerblanket, just start in the lower : > + {fe \ eftcomeras indicated and keep working I flea rn this undulating pattern. At the end of = each joining row, havingreached the top eftof that section, break the yarn and start again at the nextjoin row, working ‘rom leftto right and bottom to top. ‘Once all the blocks are joined together, ointhe yarn again witha sist, ch and ‘work a row of hdc (or the edging of your choice) all around the blanket. Break yarn and weave in all remainingends. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 28ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Colorful Squares Colorful Circle in a Square By Dayna Audirsch from Dayna’s Crochet Using variegated yarn, create granny squares that are full of suprises. This type + of patternis a great way for beginnersto = crochet and not worry about switching colors. MATERIALS: © Hhook © Variegated worsted weight yarn SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Size: 7 inch or 8 inch square =PDC: a dedone around the post of the designatedstitch. INSTRUCTIONS: 7 inch Option: Ch4, jointo form a loop Round 1: Ch 3, 11 dein loop, join to 3rd ch of beg ch 3. (12) Round 2: Ch 3, dein sameas joining, 2 de neach de around, jointo 3rd ch of beg ch 3. (24) Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Round 3: Ch 3, [FPDC around post of next de, dc in top of same de, de innext de] 11 times, FPDC around post of next de, dc in top of same de, join to 3rd ch of begch 3. Round 4: Ch 3, [fpdc around post of next de, dein same de, de innext 2 dc) 11 times, FPDC around post of next de, de in top of same de, join to 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Round 5: SI st to FPDC, (ch 3, de, FPDC around post, 2 dc) of same FPDC, [* hdcin next2 de, scin next7 de, hdein next2 dc*, (2dc, FPDC around post, 2dc) innext FPOC] 3 timesand * to * once more, j to 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Round 6: SI st to FPDC, (ch 3, de, FPDC around post, 2 de) in same FPDC, (*cc in next 2 de, FPDC around post of next hdc, dc innext 9 st, PDC around hde, de in next2 de*, (2de, FPDC around post, 2de) in next FPDC] 3 times, and * to * once mote, join to 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Round 7: SI st to FPDC, (ch 3, de, FPDC around post, 2 de) in same FPDC, (*(dcin next 4 de, FPDC around post of next de) 3 times, dc in next4 de, (2dc, FPDC around post, 2dc) in next FPDC] 3 times, and * to * once more, jointo 3rd ch of beg ct 3. Round 8: SI st to FPDC, ch 1 [3 scin next de, sc in each st across] 4 times. Jointo Ast sc. Finish off. Weave in end. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom, 29ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom, (*)ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS souraem” Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Cool 2B Square By Donna Mason-Svara from SmoothFox Crochet and Knit A6" x 6" square could not be more colorful! This is an Advanced Beginner pattern which means it’sgreat for those wanting to continue their crocheting endeavors. MATERIALS: ‘* Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” 4 ply medium worsted yarn Color A: Mulberry Color B:JellyBean Hook Size: 1/9 5.50 mm Notions:Yarn needle SPECIAL STITCHES: PDC - Front Post Double Crochet — arn over, inserthook behind post of stitch (from front to back), yarn over, pull shrough, bring up evenwithlast stitch completed, yarn over, pull through 2 o0ps,(2loops on hook), yarn over, pull through remaining loops to complete stitch. INSTRUCTIONS: Here is the video tutorial for this pattern Round 1: Using Color A ch 4, joinwitha slipstin 4th ch from hook to form a ring, ch 3 counts as dein this and all rounds, 2 de, ch 2, *(3 de, ch 2) 3 times; oin with a slipst in the top of beg ch-3. Finishoff. (12 de, 4 ch-2 sps) Round 2: Using color 8 join with a slip st in any corner, ch 3, dein same corner, *fpdc around first st, de in nextst, fpdc around last st, **(2 de, ch 2, 2 de) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; 2 dein beg corner, join with ch 1 plus hdcin top of beg ch-3. (8 fpde, 20 de, 4 ch-2 sps) Round 3: Ch 3, de in same corner, *sk 1 st, [fpdc around the nextst, dc innext st] 2 times, fpde around nextst, sk lestst, **(2 de, ch 2, 2 de) in coner,* repeat from * to * 2 timesand from * to ** once, 2. dc inbeg comer; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. Finish off, (12 fpdc, 24 de, 4 ch-2 sps) Round 4: Using color A join with slipst in any corner, ch 3, dcin same corner, ‘*[sk 1 st, 2 de innext st] 4 times, sk last st, **(2.de, ch 2, 2 de) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 timesand from * to * once, 2 dein beg corner; join withch 1 plushde in top of beg ch-3, (48 de, 4 ch-2 sps} Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 31ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 32ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Quad Color Square By Dayna Audirsch from Dayna’s Crochet Use this colorful crochet pattern to create geometricsquares that use four colors. You can use the same four colors in each square or use up your scrap yarn stash to make randomly colorful squares. This is a Simple 8 inch square that can easily be expanded MATERIALS: © GHook ‘© 4colors of worsted weight yarn 3LO: workin the back loops only of the previous round Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans INSTRUCTIONS: Wita gold, ch 4, jointo form a loop Round 1: Ch 3, 2dc in loop, ch 3, (3 dein loop, ch 3) 3 times, join to 3rd ch of beg chs. Round 2: ch 1, scin each st to corner, [3 sc incorner, scin each de across] 4 times, jointo Ast sc. Finish off Gold Round 3: Join blue to Back loop of 2nd sc of corner, (ch 3, dc, ch 3, 2dc) in corner, in BLO [*dcin each sc across*, (2dc, ch3, 2d} incorner] 3 timesand * to * once mote, jointo 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Round 4: Repeat round 2, finish off blue Round 5: Join Green and repeat round 3 Round 6: Repeat round 2 and finish off Round 7: Join Purple and repeat round 3 Round 8: Ch 2, hde ineach de to corner, [5 hdcin corner, hdcin each de across} Finish off. Weave, weave, weave, and weave, Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 33ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Soniucsianecsivaiinrn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS rom Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Artec Triangles Square By Donna Mason-Svara from SmoothFox Crochet and Knit, © This Advanced Beginner pattern isa 6°x6" square but can be made 4” wide for scarf. Colorful squares make great scarves and other projects besides afghans. The trianglesin thisgranny square are cute and well-designed. Ceeoees seeecees MATERIALS: ‘* Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply mediumworsted Color A: Turqouise + Hook Size: H/8 - 5.00 MM. * Yarn Needle VIDEOS: There are videos for this pattern on YouTube: VIDEO PART ONE VIDEO PART TWO INSTRUCTIONS: Row 1: Using color A, ch 18, dein 4th ch from hook, dcin next 14 ch’s. (16 de} Row 2: Ch4, turn, 3 dearound the ch 4, sk 2sts, sc innextst, *(ch 4, 3 de around the ch-4, sk 2 sts, sc in nextst) repeat across. Ch 3, turn. (16 de, 5 sc, 5 ch-4 sps) Row 3: Scin tip of ch-4 sp, *(ch 3, scin nexttip of ch-4) repeat across. Ch 3, turn. (4 cn-3 sps, 5 sc) Row 4: *(3 dcinch-3 sp, de insc) repeat across to last ch-3 sp, 2 dein ch-3 sp, dein last sc. (16 de) Row 5: Repeatrow 2 Row 6: Repeatrow 3 Row 7: Repeatrow 4 Now we will work around the entire square to create a 16 st de border around it Round 4: Ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in top of first st, working across the side of the square — 14 de across the side of the square, (2de, ch 3, 2 de) in top of firstst across the bottom of square, sk Ist st, de in next14 sts across bottom of square, sk nextst, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 de) intop of next st, workingup the side of the square ~14 de acrass the side of the square, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 de) in top of the ch-3, sk Ast st, de n next 14 sts, slipst intop of beg ch-3. (64 dc, 4 ch-3 sps) Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 3sALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Tursiarscsivainnram Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Big Circle Afghan Square By Kate Jenks from Signed With and Owl Follow this step-by-step photo tutorial to create a boldafghan square in primary colors. The detailed photos in this tutorial will help even beginners get used to reading patterns and adding colors into theircrocheting. You'll fall in love with this gorgeous square. INSTRUCTIONS: Start witha magic ring (or joina few chains into a loop if you prefer) Rnd 1- ch 3 (countsas 1 de), 1dc, ct 1, [2 de, ch1] 5 times, join with sist in top of ch 3, fasten off MATERIALS: + Worsted weightyarn (lused Vanna's Choice) * Size) hook Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 36ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans You should have 6 groups of 2 de with ch 1 spaces in between, Rnd 3- In each ch 1 space [3 de, chi], join rst dc, fasten off. withsl st Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom, ike to start most of my rounds witha standing stitch. Yarn over, insert hook nto any ch 1 space, and complete dcas rormal.) 3nd 2- In each ch 1 space [2 de, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2], join with! st in first dc, fasten offALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS " Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans 3nd 4- In each ch 1 space [2 de, ch 1, 2 dc, chi], joinwith sl st infirst de, fasten Rnd 5- In each ch 1 space [2 de, chi], join off with sl st in first dc, fasten off pect ie Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetalghanpatterns.com,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Giscsinsnnran Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans 3nd 6- In each ch 1 space [3 de, ch 1], join Rnd7- In each ch 1 space [1 sc, ch 3}, join with sl st in first de, fasten off witha sl stin firstsc, don't fasten off Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allireecrochetaighanpattermscom, 39ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Giscsinsnnran Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans 3nd 8 SI stinto ch 3 space, ch 1, 3 sc, in next ch 3 space, [1 hde, 2 de, ch 1]. chi... in next ch 3 space, [3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch JJ... * in next ch 3 space, [2 sc, 1hde, ch 1]... (comer made) Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 40ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Giscsinsnnran Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans nnextch 3 space, [2 de, 1 hde, ch 1]. in next ch 3 space, [3 sc, ch 1]. nnextch 3 space, [1 hde, 2 sc, chil]... repeat from *(second picture of Rnd 8) around, join with s1 st in first sc, don't fasten off Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. aALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Giscsinsnnran Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans in each ch 1 space [3 dc, ch 1}, and in corer spaces [3 de, ch 2, 3 de, ch 1]... sI stin first dc, fasten off!! 3nd 9- sl st in nexttwo sc, sist innext ch I space... ch3,2de, ch. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at ir _ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Tursiarscsivainnram Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. 43ALLFREECROCI TAFG! PATTERNS. Amethyst Square By Donna Mason-Svara from SmoothFox Crochet and Knit This square is 12"x12” which makes . crocheting an afghan quicker since not as many granny squares would beneededto * © create a fullafghan. Brilliantbluesand purple hues make this granny square pleasingto the eye. Vary the colors to create a bright afghan. MATERIALS: + Red Heart SuperSaver - 4ply medium worsted yarn Color A: Amethyst Color B: Dark Teal Hook Size: H- 8 - 5.00 MM Yarn Needle Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans SPECIAL STITCHES: Lde: Yarn over, insert hook in the indicated chain space below the round you re working on, work a double crochet bringing your loop up to same heightas current round stitches. De2tog: *Yarn over, insert hookin next indicated ch sp, yarn over, draw yarn through, yarn over, pull thru 2 loops,* repeat once, yarn over, pull yarn through 3 loops on hook. Cluster: * Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yam over, draw yarn through, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loopson hook *, repeatfrom * to *2 times, yam over, draw yarn through all 4 loops on hook. BegCluster: ch 2 * Yarn over, inserthook in nextstitch, yarn over, draw yarn through, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loopson hook*, repeat from * to *. Yarn ‘over, draw yarn through all 3 loops on hook. FPDC: Yarn over, insert hook behindpost of stitch (from front to back), yarn over, draw yarn through, bring up even with last stitch completed, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops, (2 loopson hook), yarn over, draw yarn through reraining2 loops to complete stitch. Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www.allfreecrochetafghanpatternscom. a4ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS souraem” Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans INSTRUCTIONS: Jsing color A ch 4, joinwith slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring. Round 4: Ch 3, de in ring, ch 1, *(2 dein ‘ing, ch 1) repeat from * 4 times; join with a slipst in top of begch-3. (12 Dc, 6 Ch-1 5ps) Round 2: Slip st to ch-1 sp, ch 3, (de, ch 1, dc2tog) insame ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 sts, *(de2tog, ch 1, de2tog) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 sts,* repeat from * to * around; oinwith slipst in top of beg ch-3. (24 Dc, 12 Ch-1sps) Round 3: Slipst to ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dcin same ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch- 1 sp around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (36 De, 12 Ch-1 sps) Round 4: Slipst to ch-1 sp, ch3, 2 dein same ch-1 sp, ch 2, (3dc, ch 2) in each ch-1 sp around; join with slip st in top of deg ch-3. (36 Dc, 12 Ch-2 sps) Round 5: Beg cluster, ch 5, *sk ch-2sp, cluster overnext 3 sts, ch 5* repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of eg cluster. (36 Dc, 12 Ch-5 sps) Round 6: Slipst to ch-5 sp, ch 3, 2 dcin ch-5 sp, Lde in Round 4 ch-2 sp below, 3 de incurrent round ch-5 sp, *(3 dein next ch-5 sp, Ldc in Round 4 ch-2 sp below, 3 de incurrent round ch-5 sp,* repeat ‘rom * around; join withslipstin top of deg ch-3. Finish off,(12 Ldc, 72 Dc) Round 6: Slipst to ch-5 sp, ch 3, 2 dein ch-5 sp, Ldc in Round 4 ch-2 sp below, 3 dc incurrent round ch-5 sp, *(3 dein next ch-5 sp, Ldc in Round 4 ch-2 sp below, 3 dc in current round ch-5 sp,* repeatfrom * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch- 3. Finish off.(12 Lde, 72 De) Round 7: Using color B join with slipst in top of any Ldc, ch 3, 2 de in same st, *(ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc between 3rd and 4th st, Fpdc around cluster on Round 5, ch 2, sk 3sts, sc inLdc) repeat between ( | once, ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc between 3rd and 4" st, Fpdc around cluster on Round 5, ch 2, sk 3 sts **(3 de, ch 3, 3 de) in Ldc,* repeat from * to * 2 timesand from* to ** once, 3 dc in same st as beg ch-3; join with ch 1 plus hdcin top of beg ch-3. (24 De, 12 Fpde, 20 Sc, 48 Ch-2 sps) Round 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in corner, "ch 1, 3 de innextch sp, ch 1, 3 hdcin nextch sp, (ch 1, 3 scin nextch sp) repeat between ( ) once, ch 1, 3 hde innext ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 de innext ch sp, ch 1, **(3 de, ch 3, 3 de) in corner,* repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once, 3 dcin beg comer; Joinwith ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch- 3. (48 De, 48 Hdc, 48 Sc, 28 Ch-1 sps, 4 Ch- 3 ses) Round 9: Ch 3, 2 dec in same sp, *(ch 4, sk 3 sts, 3 dein ch-1 sp) repeat 6 times, ch 1, **(3 de, ch 3, 3 de) in comner,* repeat from * to * 2 timesand from * to ** onc2; 3 de in beginning corner; joinwith ch 1 plushdc intop of beg ch-3. (108 Dc, 32 Ch-1 sps, 4 Ch-3 sps) Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projects and more at www. allfreecrochetaighanpatternscom,ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Seisarsiarsssinaierasn Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans Color Scheme Crochet: How To Crochet 17 Colorful Crochet Afghans ALLFREECROCHETAFGHANPATTERNS Your #1 Source for Free Crochet Afghan Patterns Includedin this eBook: Colorful Crochet Patterns Wavy Shell Blanket, pg #10 Big Granny Baby Blankie, pg #19 Cool 28 Square, pg #31 Find thousands of free tips, tutorials, projectsand more at www_allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com, 47