This crochet afghan pattern from Bernat Yarns is basic and easy. Finding the perfect free crochet afghan pattern might not be, so choose this one. Crochet this lovely piece to present your living room with. It's nice for the holiday season. Red is one of the best and brightest colors to use while crocheting. Not only is it holiday-appropriate for all those Christmas crochet patterns, but it also add a warm, homey tone to any room you place it in. A big, bright red free crochet blanket can transform a boring, grey room into a cozy place to cuddle into just by being there. Red is also a color associated with passion and adventure, making it the ideal color to crochet up something warm for your honey.
Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge11½ sc and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
Finished SizeApprox 46 x 48 ins [117 x 122 cm].
Materials List
- Bernat Worsted (Solids: 400 g/14 oz or Ombres: 300 g/10.5 oz) 2 balls
- Size 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
INSTRUCTIONS
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Ch 128.
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Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 127 sc.
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1st row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in first sc. *Miss next 2 sc. (1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in next sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. Miss next 2 sc. 2 dc in last sc. Turn.
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2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 3 dc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 sc in top of turning ch. Turn.
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Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 48 ins [122 cm], ending with a 2nd row. Fasten off.
Crochet Afghan Patterns for Every Color of the Rainbow
Not into using radiant red yarn to crochet afghan patterns? Well, you're in luck. We have an afghan pattern for every color of the rainbow below!
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Red Afghan Pattern: See Above!
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Orange Afghan Pattern: Ripple Afghan Crochet Pattern
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Yellow Afghan Pattern: Mellow Yellow Throw
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Green Afghan Pattern: Weekend Wonder Granny Square Throw
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Blue Afghan Pattern: Elsa-Inspired Afghan
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Indigo Afghan Pattern:Cables and Blocks Afghan Pattern
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Violet Afghan Pattern: Wish Upon a Star Afghan
What's your favorite color for an afghan?