For an afghan that looks more complicated than it is, look no further. Three basic blocks, worked in different color combinations, are joined as they’re worked to make this 12-block throw. Each block pattern has its own texture: bobbles on one, openwork on a second, and smooth for the third. This Triple the Texture 12-Block Throw from Red Heart Yarn is an amazing free crochet afghan pattern. Check out this pattern and more in our We've Got You Covered: 25 Crochet and Knit Throws free eBook from Red Heart Yarns.
One size: 43” x 64”
MATERIALS:
- Red Heart® “Super Saver®”: 3 Skeins each 400 Heather Gray A and 931 Seagrass B; 2 skeins each 313 Aran C and 661 Frosty Green D; and 1skein 320 Cornmeal E
- Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
GAUGE: 13 sc = 4”; 14 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.
Special Abbreviation
MB (make bobble) = yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, [yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
Notes:
After completing the first square, all others are joined while working the final round. Read all instructions before beginning to understand color placement and construction.
Work 2 each of the following color sequences, joining while working the final round and following the Placement Diagram:
Square 1: C, D, B, E, A, E, B, C
Square 2: E, C, D, A, B, A, D, E
Square 3: A, E, C, B, D, B, C, E
Square 4: D, A, B, C, E, C, B, A
Square 5: E, B
Square 6: D, A
Square 7: B, C
Square 8: A, C
Square 9: D, A, E, D, B, D, A
Square 10: B, E, C, B, A, B, D
Square 11: E, B, A, E, C, E, B
Square 12: A, C, D, A, E, A, D
To join on one side – Final Round: Join next color in any corner space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1; holding wrong side together, sc in corner ch-3 space of completed square, ch 1, 3 dc in same space, sc in next ch-1 space of completed square, [3 dc, sc in next ch-1 space of completed square] 7 times evenly distributed to next corner space, 3 dc in next corner space, ch 1, sc in ch-3 space of completed square, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space, ch 1; complete round as for first square.
Join subsequent squares in the manner above, joining 1 or 2 sides as required, join to corner of previously joined squares by working sc in ch-1 of previous joining.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Squares 1-4
Ch 6 and join with slip st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, [3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 2: Join next color to any ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same space (corner made), ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 1] 3 times, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 3: Join next color to any ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into next ch-3 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 3 times, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 4: Join next color to any ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into same space, ch 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 2 times**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into next ch-3 space, ch 1, repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 5: Join next color to any ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into same space, ch 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 3 times**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into next ch-3 space, ch 1, repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Round 6: Ch 1, [sc in each dc and each ch-1 space and 5 sc in each ch-3 space] around, join with slip st in first sc.
Round 7: Ch 1, [sc in each sc and 3 sc in center st of each 5-sc group] around, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Round 8: Join next color, ch 1, [sc in each sc and 3 sc in center st of each 3-sc group] around, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Round 9: Join next color and repeat Round 8.
Fasten off.
Final Round: Join next color in corner st, ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same st, ch 1, [3 dc in one sc, ch 1] 7 times evenly distributed to next corner st**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner st, ch 1, repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Squares 5-8
Ch 28.
Foundation Row (wrong side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch; turn—27 sc.
Rows 1-3: Ch 1, sc in each sc; turn—27 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, [MB, sc in next 5 sc] 3 times, MB, sc in next 4 sc; turn.
Row 5-7: Repeat Row 1.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sc [MB, sc in next 5 sc] two times, MB, sc in next 7 sc; turn.
Repeat Rows 1-8 two times.
Repeat Rows 1-7 once more. Fasten off.
Final Round: See Squares 1-4.
Squares 9-12
Ch 5 and join with slip st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join with slip st to top of ch 3 (16 dc). Fasten off.
Round 2: Join next color, ch 3, *5 dc in next dc (corner made), dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * around, ending dc in last 2 dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 3: Join next color to center st of corner, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 7 st, 5 dc in next st; repeat from * to last 7 st, dc to end, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 4: Join next color to center st of corner, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, *dc in next 11 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st; repeat from * to last 11 dc, dc to end, join with slip st to top of ch- 3. Fasten off.
Round 5: Join next color to any ch-2 space, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, *dc in next 15 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last 15 dc, dc to end, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 6: Join next color to any ch-2 space, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in same space, *dc in next 19 dc, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last 19 dc, dc to end, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc to ch-4 space, *(2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in next ch-4 space, sc to next ch-4 space, repeat from * around, ending last repeat sc to end of round, join with slip st to first sc.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc to ch-1 space, *(sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 space, sc to next ch-1 space, repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.
Final Round: See Squares 1-4.
Edging
Round 1: Join A in any ch-3 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same space, sc to next ch-3 space, *3 sc in next ch-3 space, sc to next corner; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first sc.
Round 2: Ch 2, *(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in center st of 3-sc group, hdc to next corner; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first hdc. Fasten off.
Round 3: Join B in any ch-1 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same space, sc to next ch-1 space, *3 sc in ch-1 space, sc to next corner; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Round 4: Join C in any sc, ch 2, hdc to corner, *(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in center st of corner, hdc to next corner; repeat from * around, ending hdc to end of round, join with slip st to top of first hdc.
Round 5: Ch 2, hdc to ch-1 space, *5 hdc in ch-1 space, hdc to next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of first hdc.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
