Brightly Colored Throw
Wrap up in a brightly colored crochet throw from Caron International Yarns. You'll love all the bright colors that are incorporated in this free crochet pattern. Each square reminds me of a different flower. For other great crochet afghan ideas, check out this collection.
Find this and other Rainbow Crafts at "14 Simple DIY Rainbow Crafts for Springtime"!
Materials:
- Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 330 yds/304 m): #9727 Black (MC), 3 skeins
- Caron International's Simply Soft Brites (100% acrylic; 6oz/170 g, 330 yds/304 m), 1 skein each of the following colors:
#9610 Grape (A)
#9606 Lemonade (B)
#9608 Blue Mint (C)
#9609 Berry Blue (D)
#9603 Papaya (E)
#9604 Watermelon (F)
#9607 Limelight (G)
#9605 Mango (H) - Crochet hook: One size US H/8 (5 mm), or size to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle (tn)
GAUGE
Granny Squares = 3 3/4"
TO SAVE TIME, CHECK YOUR GAUGE
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Half double crochet (hdc)
NOTES
1. Mix and match colors as desired for the squares, finishing each square with a row of MC in sc. One 6 oz [two 3 oz] skein(s) of each CC is sufficient yardage to make the Wrap, alternating colors for the Granny Squares as shown. It may be necessary to purchase additional yarn for predominate colors, if working a more planned color sequence.
2. Squares are worked in-the-round; RS is always facing.
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Single crochet (sc)
Slip stitch (sl st)
SQUARE A (make 28, alternating colors as desired)
Foundation Ring: Using first color, ch 4, join with a slip st to first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3, (counts as a dc), work [2 dc, ch 3] in ring, * work [3 dc in ring, ch 3]; repeat from * twice, end join with a slip st to top of beg ch-3—4 sets of 3 dc separated by ch-3 spaces (the corners of the square).
Fasten off. With RS facing, join second color with a slip st to one of the ch-3 (corner) spaces.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), in same ch-3 (corner) space as joining, work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc—First Corner made], * ch 1, skip next 3 dc, in next ch-3 (corner) space, work [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc—Next Corner made]; repeat from * twice, end ch 1, join with a slip st to top of beg ch-3—4 sets of [3-dc, ch-3, 3-dc].
Fasten off. With RS facing, join third color with a slip st to one of the ch-3 (corner) spaces.
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), in same ch-3 (corner) space as joining, work First Corner as for Rnd 2, * ch 1, skip next 3 dc, work 3 dc in ch-1 space from previous rnd, ch 1, skip next 3 dc, + work Next Corner as for Rnd 2; repeat from * 3 times, ending last repeat at +, end join with a slip st to top of beg ch-3.
Fasten off. With RS facing, join MC with a slip st to one of the ch-3 (corner) spaces.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, in same ch-3 (corner) space as joining, work 2 sc, sc in each st across to next ch-3 (corner) space +, work 3 sc in corner space; repeat from * 3 times, ending last repeat at +, end join with a slip st in first st. Fasten off, leaving an 8" tail for joining blocks.
SQUARE B: (make 28, alternating colors as desired)
Foundation Ring: Work as for Square A.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 3, (counts as a dc), work 11 dc in ring, end join with a slip st to top of beg ch-3—12 dc total.
Fasten off. With RS facing, join second color with a slip st to one of the dc of previous rnd.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, (counts as a dc), work 1 dc in same dc as joining, * [ch 1, work 2 dc in next dc] twice, ch 3 +, work 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at +, end join with a slip st to top of beg ch-3.
Fasten off. With RS facing, join third color with a slip st to one of the ch-3 (corner) spaces.
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), in same ch-3 (corner) space as joining, work First Corner as for Rnd 2 of Square A, [ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space] twice, ch 1 +, in next ch-3 (corner) space, work Next Corner as for Rnd 2 of Square A; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at +, end join with a slip st to top of beg ch-3.
Fasten off. With RS facing, join MC with a slip st to one of the ch-3 (corner) spaces.
Rnd 4: Work as for Rnd 4 of Square A.
THROW
Work 56 Squares (28 Square A, 28 Square B).
Assembly:
Following Layout Diagram, alternating Squares A and B, using tn and 8" tails, sew squares together in 8 strips of 7 Squares each; sew strips together.
BORDER
Color Sequence:
Beginning with Foundation Rnd (MC), alternate 1 row CC with 1 row MC in the following CC sequence – G, A, B, E, or colors of choice.
With RS facing, join MC with a slip st to one corner.
Foundation Rnd: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), in the same space as joining, work 2 hdc ( corner made), work hdc in each st across to next corner +, work 3 hdc in corner; repeat from * 3 times, ending last rep at +, end join with a slip st to top of beg ch-2. Fasten off. With RS facing, join G with a slip st to one corner.
Note: Do NOT ch 1 between dc-2 clusters, it will cause the Border to flair.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), in same corner st as joining work [1 dc, ch-3, 2 dc—First Corner made], * [skip 1 st, work 2 dc in next st] across to next corner st +, work [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in corner st—Next Corner made]; repeat from * 3 times, ending last rep at +, end join with a slip st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. With RS facing, join next color in Color Sequence with a slip st to one of the ch-3 (corner) spaces.
Rnds 2 – 8: Repeat Rnd 1, following Color Sequence.
FINISHING
Using tn, weave in all ends.
Fringe:
Using (MC, cut strands 14" long. Holding 3 strands together, fold fringe in half. With RS facing, using crochet hook, * insert hook from WS to RS into first st at one of the corners, pull through loop [fold of strands], insert ends into loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from *, working into every other stitch around entire Wrap.
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princess6860504
Aug 01, 2017
So, Caron Brites no longer exist. I am sure there is something else that can easily be substituted. DO not let that deter you from attempting this mini granny square afghan for yourself. It is a classic, trimmed in black to make those colors pop. There is no right or wrong way to do this. Go to store and buy the inexpensive yarn that come in a million different colors. If you feel it is too scratchy there are hacks for making that yarn soften up. Something about soap and water and letting the yarn soak. Enjoy!
Mary
Nov 15, 2016
Thank you. In addition to yardage change the "Simply Soft Brites" have been discontinued and blended in to the "Simply Soft" line. While there are some sites that can supply the Brites, I suspect this project will need an alternate color choice soon as the existing stock of "Brites" won't last forever. It would be nice to have the colors redone based on Caron's Simply Soft palette.
Editor Dana
Nov 16, 2016
Mary, I think that's awesome feedback! I'd recommend letting the customer service at Yarnspirations know. :) There's also a website that has a great archive of yarn substitutions! Here is the URL: http://yarnsub.com/
Mary
Nov 11, 2016
Lovely afghan I'd like to crochet however the yardage is listed in the pattern as 6 oz/170 g, 330 yds/304 m when I look at the yarn on a retail web site it says Ball Size 170 g / 6 oz, 288 meters / 315 yards. Does that mean that an additional ball of each color is needed to make up the difference or could the pattern on FaveCrafts have a typo?
Editor Dana
Nov 15, 2016
Hi Mary! I found this archived PDF from Caron that mentions the same yardage our pattern says above. This pattern is from 2007. My guess is that Caron changed the yardage of the Simply Soft yarn since this pattern was written, so it is possible you'll need more skeins to complete it. Here's the URL for the PDF if you're interested! Thank you! -Editors of FaveCrafts. http://web.archive.org/web/20101105022154/http://caron.com/projects/br/BR16s_brite_night_th.pdf
lpalmer59 7490208
Jul 18, 2016
Hi, When I do my granny squares I always slip stitch to the corner. I believe that helps me keep them square. Also when I reach the corners I always to a ch 2 in between my double crochet groups. Please let me know if this helps you keep them square.
Kaylee
Jul 20, 2016
@lpalmer59 7490208 if it has been working for you, keep it up! I've never tried this method. -Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts.com
Heidi Lorene
Apr 08, 2016
I love the bright colors in this it looks so cheerful and happy! Now to work on getting my granny squares to turn out square so I can make this beautiful throw. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to make the perfect granny square? Thanks for the help and I'd love to see what you have created with this pattern.
lindaangeleyes2002 5689728
Jul 25, 2012
Wow i made one like this over 20 years ago and it's still like new.
schatzee 4972653
Apr 16, 2012
The best way to work off all the leftover Yarn of yours and also from your Friends! If the Gauge does not fit, just make it bigger/smaller, until it fits to the other squares. If you have to go around once more or only around two corners, it really does not matter! It will be YOUR DESIGN!! ...and,you can use all kind of patterns to make squares! Do, what you like, in the colors you like! LOVIN IT!!
mastercook
Apr 03, 2011
This is a beautiful pattern even tho I don't do many granny sq. projects. Crochet is my favorite over knitting. A friend taught me to crochet and I have not knit anything since. Crochet goes so much faster for me. Keep giving us such great patterns.
sunshine76670
Apr 02, 2011
Granny Squares are my favorite crochet. I vote crochet because you cannot make a granny square in knit.
ksrum 3540121
Apr 02, 2011
I love the stain glass look to this! Will definitely put on my project to do list ;oD
Member 4404981
Apr 01, 2011
This pattern makes me feel so cheerful. I love the colours and the edging gives a new look to something that takes me back to when I was first teaching myself to crochet. after 40 years of enjoying the craft I have to say it is faster for me than knitting so for large projects it is always my first choice. I also love some of the variations I've tried like broomstick lace, hairpin lace, afghan stitch and recently crochet/knit. I do like the softness of knitting for baby items, however. So I guess my answer depends on the project, but usually I'm crocheting.
Crafter 5346353
Apr 14, 2010
hi can someone please chart this pattern as I don't know how to read the instructions. thanks
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