Monday 14 January 2013

Crochet the blanket I made for my sweet Husband

This simple crochet afghan pattern from Bernat Yarns would make a lovely addition to any home. Made using a simple arrow stitch, this crochet pattern works up quickly and easily, and is a great project for a beginner crocheter. The lovely rose color would make this cozy and comfortable afghan perfect for a living room or bedroom. You could also use the Bernat yarn colors of your choice to create an afghan that matches your space perfectly.



Materials:

10 balls Bernat Berella yarn in Rose (MC)
5 balls Bernat Berella yarn in Natural (A)
Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge


Gauge: 13 sts and 10 rows = 4 ins 10 cm in pat.



Instructions:
Finished Size Approx 51 x 62 ins 129.5 x 157.5 cm

With A ch 201.

1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 200 sts.

2nd row: 1 sc in first sc and each sc to end of row. Join MC. Ch 3. Turn.

3rd row: Miss first st. 1 dc in next st. Miss next 3 sts. 1 tr in next st. Working behind tr just made, 1 dc in first missed st. 1 dc in each of next 2 missed sts. Miss next 3 sts after tr. 1 tr in next st. Working behind tr just made, 1 dc in first missed st. 1 dc in each of next 2 missed sts. Rep from to last 2 sts. 1 dc in each of last 2 sts. Ch 3. Turn.

4th row: Miss first st. 1 dc in next dc. Miss next 3 dc. 1 tr in next tr. Working in front of tr just made, 1 dc in first missed dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 missed dc. Miss next 3 dc after tr. 1 tr in next tr. Working in front of tr just made, 1 dc in first missed dc. 1 dc in each of next 2 missed dc. Rep from to last 2 sts. 1 dc in each of last 2 sts. Join A. Ch 1. Turn.

5th row: 1 sc in first st and each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.

Rows 2 to 5 inclusive form pat.

Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 50 ins 127 cm ending on a 2nd row of pat and omitting turning ch at end of last row.

Fasten off. Edging: Join MC to any corner of afghan and work 1 row sc evenly around outer edge, working 3 sc in corners. Join with ss to first sc.

Next rnd: Working reverse sc from left to right instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 sc in each sc around outer edge of Afghan. Ss to first sc. Fasten off.

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