Alternating rows of dark green, creamy tan, and rich cranberry give this afghan Christmasy warmth. The plaid look is achieved by vertically weaving six strands of yarn through the mesh background that's worked in chain and half double crochet stitches. For a pretty fringe, several inches of yarn are left at the ends of the woven stripes.
Finished size: Approx. 44 inches x 63 inches.
Abbreviations: ch= chain; st= stitches; sp= space; dc= double crochet; tr= triple (or treble) crochet [triple crochet (tr) is longer than double crochet and makes a flexible, open fabric].
CHRISTMAS RIBBONS ON WHITE
Materials: Acrylic yarn
Square With 2 or More Colors: When changing colors, fasten
off color at end of round. Begin next round by joining new
color with sl st in any ch-2 corner, ch 3, 2 dc in same
corner, finish rnd as for rnd in solid color square.
PARK AVENUE
Materials: 4 ply Coats & Clark Red Heart Knitting Worsted,
CROCHET CHEVRON (RIPPLE AFGHAN)
Size: 63 x 70 inches.
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CROCHET HOUNDSTOOTH
Size: 50 x 63 inches.
SOUTHWEST STYLE NAVAJO AFGHAN
Two Different Size Afghans Listed Below.
Directions:
For size: 72 x 52 inches, you will need:
First and Last
Red (or Orange/Tangerine):
Gray (or Camel/Orange):
White (or Yellow/Winter White):
Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately.:
MC (Green) 24-1/2 ounces,
Color A (Red) 12 ounces,
Color B (Tan) 8 ounces,
Crochet hook, size P (10.00 mm) or size needed for gauge.
Yarn needle.
Note: Entire Afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn together.
Gauge: (Ch l, dc) 5 times and 5 rows=4 inches.
STRIPE SEQUENCE
3 rows MC, 1 row Color B, 3 rows MC, * 2 rows Color A, 1 row Color B, 2 rows Color A, 3 rows MC, 1 row Color B, 3 rows MC; repeat from * 5 times more.
With MC, chain 113 loosely.
Row 1 (Right side): Hdc in fifth ch from hook, * ch 1, skip next ch, hdc in next ch, repeat from * across: 55 ch-sps.
Rows 2: Ch 3 (counts as first hdc plus ch 1, now and throughout), turn: (hdc in next hdc, ch 1) across, skip next ch, hdc in next ch; 55 ch-1 sps.
Rows 3 - 79 : Ch 3, turn; hdc in next hdc, (ch 1, hdc in next hdc) across. Finish off.
WEAVING
Each row is woven vertically with 6 strands of yarn. Lay Afghan flat on a hard surface.
First Row: Thread yarn needle with six- 84 inch strands of MC. Hold afghan horizontally with beginning ch at lower right corner. Leaving a 7-inch length of yarn for fringe, insert needle down through ch below first ch-1 sp on Row 1 and go down in adjoining ch-1 sp on Row 2. Continue weaving up and down in each ch-1 sp across. Insert needle through ch at edge of Afghan. Pull row of weaving out evenly so Afghan does not pucker. Tie a knot close to each edge of Afghan.
Next Row: With MC and alternating up and down positions with those of preceding row, weave next row in same manner.
Continue weaving in the following color sequence:
1 Row of MC, 1 row Color B, 3 rows MC, * 2 rows Color A, 1 row Color B, 2 rows Color A, 3 rows MC, 1 row Color B, 3 rows MC; repeat MC; repeat from * 3 times more.
When weaving is completed, trim fringe ends evenly.
This pattern was added Dec. 1
sl st= slip stitch; rnd= round; rpt= repeat; tog= together.
Materials: Yarn description: Bulky-weight wool blend. Phildar #150, 50-gr.skeins, Blanc #10.
Christmas stripe ribbon (1-1/4" wide) 3 yds; Red grosgrain ribbon (1" wide) 3 yds; Green grosgrain ribbon (1' wide) 3 yds.
Crochet Hook: Size K.
Finished size: approx. 40 inches x 50 inches.
Directions:
Chain 106 loosely.
Row 1: Tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch across= 103 sts including starting ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 5 for first tr, * ch l, skip 1 tr, tr in next tr; rep from * across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 4 for first tr, tr in each ch-1 and tr across. Turn..
Row 4: Ch 4 for first tr, tr in each tr across. Turn.
Rows 5 - 7: Rep rows 2 thru 4.
Row 8: Rep row 2.
Rows 9 - 35: Rep row 4.
Rows 36 - 41: Rep rows 2 thru 4 twice.
Row 42: Rep row 2.
Row 43: Rep row 3. Fasten off.
Edging: Join yarn in any corner and work around afghan in reverse sc. At end of rnd, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Finishing: Working colors as desired, weave ribbons through filet rows (Row 2). Tack ends of ribbons to afghan to secure..
Suggestions: Trim with ribbon colors to suit the Season: rosey for Valentine's Day; green for Saint Patrick's Day; and for July-- red, white and blue. This pattern was added Oct.21.
GRANNY SQUARE FOR COVERLET
Crochet Hook: Size G
Gauge: 4 sts= 1 inch; 2 rows= 1 inch; Square= 5 inches by 5 inches.
Directions:
Note: Draw loops of dc to one-half inch.
Solid Color Square: Round 1: Ch 4, join with slip st in first chain to form ring,
ch 3, 2 dc in ring, * ch 2 for corner, 3 dc in ring; rpt
from * twice more, ch 2, join with sl st in top of ch 3.
Round 2: Turn, sl st in ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, turn, 2 dc
in same sp, * 3 times more, end last rpt 3 dc in corner,
ch 2, join with sl st in top of ch 3.
Round 3: Turn, sl st in ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, turn, 2 dc
in same sp, * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1,-3dc, ch 2,
3 dc-all in ch-2 corner; rpt from * 3 times more, end last
rpt 3 dc in corner, ch 2, join with sl st in top of ch 3.
Round 4: Turn, sl st in ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, turn, 2 dc
in same sp, ! * ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp; rpt from * to
next ch-2 corner, ch l, -3dc, ch 2, 3 dc- all in corner;
rpt from ! 3 times more, end last rpt 3 dc in corner, ch 2,
join with sl st in top of ch 3.
Round 5: Rpt round 4. Fasten off. To make a larger or
smaller square, work more or fewer rounds.
Make enough squares for desired size of coverlet, see note.
Sew squares together, from right side with an overcast st,
working through back loops of sts only.
Finish coverlet with 6 rows dc and l row of shell stitch.
Note: For coverlet 46 inches by 66 inches, make 96, 5-inch
squares. Sew tog, having 8 squares across width and 12
squares across length. Work 3 inches of edging around outside.
colors: 36 ounces Nile Green, 8 ounces Emerald Green.
Crochet Hook: Size G.
Size: Afghan measures 52 x 59 inches,including fringe.
Each Strip, including border, measures 8-3/4 x 59 inches.
Gauge: 4 dc= 1 inch; 2 rows= 1-1/4 inches.
DIRECTIONS:
STRIP (make 6): Starting at narrow edge with Nile Green,
ch 26, having 4 ch sts to l inch.
Row 1- wrong side: In 4th ch from hook make 3 dc, ch 2 and 3 dc-
shell made: skip 2 ch, dc in next 14 ch, skip 2 ch, shell
in next ch, sl st in last ch. Ch 3, turn.
The turning chain at each end forms the end space to be used later
for border.
Row 2: Shell in sp of first shell, skip next 2 dc of same
shell, dc in back loop of next 14 dc, shell in sp of next
shell, skip next 3 dc, dc in next ch.
The last dc forms end sp to be used for border Ch 3, turn.
Repeat 2nd row for pattern until 90 rows in all have been completed.
Break off and fasten.
BORDER First Round: With right side facing, attach Emerald
Green to the end space formed by the last dc of last row,
ch 3, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make
2 dc in same sp, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on
hook, ch 2, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc,
make 3 dc in the same sp, yarn over and draw through all 4
loops on hook- cluster made.
Working along side edge, * ch 2, make a cluster in next end
sp (formed by turning chain or a dc) repeat from * across
to within last end sp, ch 2, in last end sp make cluster,
ch 2 and cluster- 2 corner clusters made; working along
opposite side of starting chain, ch 2, make cluster in
same ch where next shell was made, ch 2, cluster in next
ch-2 sp, ch 2, cluster in same ch where next shell was made,
ch 2; 2 corner clusters in next end sp, ch 2, ** cluster
in next end sp, ch 2. repeat from ** to within end sp of
90th row, 2 corner clusters in next sp, ch 2, sc in s of
next shell, ch 2, skip next 3 dc of same shell, dc in back
loop of next 14 dc, ch 2, sc in sp of next shell, ch 2.
Join with sl st to tip of first cluster. Turn.
Second Round: Sl st loosely in front loop of each st and
each ch around. Join. Break off and fasten.
Block to measurements. Being careful to keep all strips in
one direction, sew strips lengthwise together, leaving
the corner cluster free at both ends.
FRINGE: Cut 2 strands of Nile Green, each 12 inches long.
Double these strands to form a loop. Insert hook in back
loop of the sl st directly over the first corner cluster
and draw loop through. Draw loose ends through loop & pull
up tightly to form a knot. Knot 2 strands as before in every
other sl st along narrow end and in joining between strips.
Work fringe along opposite edge in same way. Trim evenly.
Coats & Clarks Red Heart (TM),4-Ply: 12 ounces each of No. 848 Skipper Blue & No. 818 Blue Jewel; 8 ounces each of No. 903 Devil Red, No. 253 Tangerine, No. 332 Apricot, No. 226 Lemon, No. 224 Baby Yellow, No. 648 Apple Green, No. 676 Emerald Green , No. 686 Paddy Green & No. 858 Navy. OR "Wintuk" 4-Ply.
Crochet Hook, Size H
Gauge: 4 sc= l inch; 3 rows (at center of point) = l inch
NOTE: Be sure to check your gauge before starting this project.
Use any hook which will obtain the stitch gauge above.
Starting at narrow edge with Navy, ch 341 having 4 ch sts to l inch.Foundation Row:Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, skip 2 ch,(sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch,sc in next 3 ch,skip 2 ch) 4 times; sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 7 sc, skip 2 ch, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 9 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 7 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, skip 2 ch,(sc in next 3 ch,3 sc in next ch,sc in next 3 ch,skip 2 ch) 10 times; sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 7 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 9 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 7 ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 sc, skip 2 ch,(sc in next 3 ch,3 sc in next ch,sc in next 3 ch,skip 2 ch) 4 times; sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in last 3 ch. Ch l, turn. Now work in pattern as follows:
Row l: Working in back loop only of each sc, skip first sc,(sc in next 3 sc,3 sc in next sc,sc in next 3 sc,skip 2 sc) 5 times; sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, skip 2 sc,(sc in next 3 sc,3 sc in next sc,sc in next 3 sc,skip 2 sc) 10 times; sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc,skip 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 9 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, skip 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, skip 2 sc,(sc in next 3 sc,3 sc in next sc,sc in next 3 sc,skip 2 sc) 4 times; sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, skip next sc, draw up loop in last sc, drop Navy, with Skipper Blue, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook-color change made.Ch l, turn.Row 2:Repeat Row l, making last sc at end of row without changing color. Ch l, turn.
Repeating Rows l & 2 for stitch pattern, work l more row with Skipper Blue, then work 2 rows with each of the following colors for stripe pattern: Blue Jewel, Devil Red, Tangerine, Apricot, Lemon, Baby Yellow, Apple Green, Emerald Green, Paddy Green, Blue Jewel, Skipper Blue, Navy, Skipper Blue, Blue Jewel, Paddy Green, Emerald Green, Apple Green, Baby Yellow, Lemon, Apricot, Tangerine, Devil Red, Blue Jewell, Skipper Blue-- 26 stripes.
Repeat the 26 stripes 3 more times; then work 2 more rows Navy. Break off and fasten.
Pin out to measurements, dampen and leave to dry. Added May 20, 1998
Coats & Clarks Red Heart "Wintuk"(TM), 4-ply 24 ounces each of No. 651 Lt. Olive and No. 679 Nile Green. OR "Fabulend"(TM) knitting Worsted Type Yarn same above amounts.
Crochet Hook Size: K.
Garuge: 8 groups stitches = 7 inches;
2 rows = 1 inch.
Starting at narrow edge with Light Olive, ch 122 -- having 2 ch sts to 1 inch. Row 1 (right side): In 2nd ch from hook make sc and hdc (half double crochet) --- group st made; * skip next ch, make a group st in next ch. Repeat from * to last 2 ch, skip next ch, draw up a loop in next ch, drop Lt. Olive, with Nile Green, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook ---color changed in last sc-- 60 group sts and l sc. Ch l, turn.
Row 2: Working over the unused color to conceal it and being careful to carry this yarn loosely, make a group st to last group st, skip next hdc, change color in last sc as before. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: With Lt. Olive repeat row 2.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 alternately until total length is 62 inches, end with a Lt. Olive row. Do not change color at end of last row. Break off Nile Green and fasten.
Edging With Lt. Olive, make 2 sc in same sc where last sc was made; working along side edge, make a group st in end stitch of every Lt. Olive row, end with sl st in first ch of starting chain.
Break off and fasten.
With right side facing and working along opposite side edge, attach Lt. Olive to last ch of starting chain and work to correspond with opposite side, end with sc in same place where first sc of last row was made. Do not break off.
Border Making 3 sc in next sc and at each corner, sc evenly around entire outer edge.
Join with sl st to first sc. Break off and fasten.
Pin out to measurements, dampen and leave to dry. Added Sept. 3, 1998.
Use Crochet Hook Size: I or F
4-ply weight yarn in colors: Black, Red, Gray and White. Amounts listed with each Afghan size.
Other color combinations Suggested are: Green, Orange, Camel, and Yellow. Or colors: Medium Brown, Tangerine, Orange, and Winter White.
Each row is worked separately --- do not turn work. (one way only)
Leave a 4-inch end of yarn at beginning and end of row for fringe.
All single crochets are made in back loop of stitch.
All double crochets are made in front loop of stitch in second row from one being worked on.
For size: 60 x 48 inches, you will need:
Black 4-ply worsted weight yarn 2 skeins; 2 skeins each in colors- red, gray and white.
Border With Black, chain 245 sts, break off yarn.
Black 4-ply worsted weight yarn 2 skeins; 4 skeins each in colors- red, gray and white.
Border With Black, chain 265 sts, break off yarn.
Black (or Green/Med. Brown):
Rows 1 thru 5: Sc in each stitch across with border color. Row 6: Sc in 2 sc, l dc, (19 sc, 1 dc, end with 2 sc). Repeat pattern in (parenthesis).
Row 7: 3 sc, 1 dc (17 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc, 1 dc) end with 3 sc.
Row 8: 4 sc,1 dc (15 sc, 1 dc, 3 sc, 1 dc) end with 4 sc.
Row 9: 5 sc, 1 dc (13 sc, 1 dc, 5 sc, 1 dc) end with 5 sc.
Row 10: 6 sc, 1 dc (11 sc, 1 dc, 7 sc, 1 dc) end with 6 sc.
Row 11: 7 sc, 1 dc (9 sc, 1 dc, 9 sc, 1 dc) end with 7 sc.
Row 12: 8 sc, 1 dc (7 sc, 1 dc, 11 sc, 1 dc) end with 8 sc.
Row 13: 9 sc, 1 dc (5 sc, 1 dc, 13 sc, 1 dc) end with 9 sc.
Row 14: 10 sc, 1 dc (3sc, 1 dc, 17 sc, 1 dc) end with 10 sc.
Row 15: 11 sc, 1 dc (1 sc, 1 dc, 17 sc, 1 dc) end with 11 sc.
Black
Row 16: 12 sc, 1 dc (19 sc, 1 dc) end with 12 sc.
Repeat rows 15, 14, 13.
Repeat rows 12, 11, 10.
Repeat rows 9, 8, 7.
Repeat row 6 through beginning pattern again with row 7.
When afghan reaches desired size repeat rows 1 through 5 after row 6, to complete your border. This was added Sept.3, 1998.
This page was created May 1, 1998.
