Finished blanket measures approx 122 x 142 cm (48 x 56 inches). Motifs are crocheted individually, then joined to create blanket.
Standard abbreviations are used. Recommended for crocheters with some experience.
Take a look at a larger image of the finished afghan.
You need:
Patons Canadiana (100 g/3.5 oz; 187 m/205 yds) as follows:
• 4 balls Winter White (MC)
• 2 balls each Tweet Yellow (A) and Raspberry (C)
• 1 ball each Deep Orchid (B), Tangy (D), Lime Juice (E), Dark Teal (F) and Clearwater Blue (G)
5 mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain tension given below
Tension:
13 sc and 14 rows = 10 cm (4 inches).
Motif: Approx 20 cm (8 inches) square.
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK TENSION.
Glossary:
Approx: Approximately
Beg: Beginning
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double crochet
MC: Main colour
Rep: Repeat
Rnd: Round
RS: Right side
Sc: Single crochet
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sp(s): Space(s)
Tog: Together
To make:
Motif
Motif 1: Make 7 with C as Colour 1, B as Colour 2.
Motif 2: Make 7 with D as Colour 1, C as Colour 2.
Motif 3: Make 7 with C as Colour 1, D as Colour 2.
Motif 4: Make 7 with E as Colour 1, A as Colour 2.
Motif 5: Make 7 with F as Colour 1, E as Colour 2.
Motif 6: Make 7 with G as Colour 1, F as Colour 2.
Note: Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout.
With A, ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring.
New to crocheting? Get started with these easy instructions.
Page 1 of 2 – Find instructions and a diagram to get started on your colourful crocheted blanket on page 2.
