Blue and White Crochet Afghan
Use this free crochet afghan pattern from Bernat Yarns to create a lovely block afghan in coordinating blues and white. Twelve motifs are joined to create the complete afghan. This is an editorial team favorite of our large hook crocheted afghan patterns. This is a great pattern for beginners and those looking for a fun afghan to make for themselves or a friend. Mix and match colors to create an afghan that's perfect for your home.
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Materials:
- Berella Yarn (Solids: 3.5 oz/100 g/Ombres 3 oz/85 g) in the following colors:
- Main color (MC): 8 balls/Ombres: 10 balls
- Contrast A: 5 balls/Ombres: 6 balls
- Contrast B: 5 balls/Ombres: 6 balls
- Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge: One Motif = 16 ins 41 cm square.
Measurement: Approx 49½ x 65 ins 125.5 x 165 cm
Instructions:
Note: When working separate sections of colors within one rnd, wind small balls of the colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the rnd. Start new colors at appropriate points as indicated throughout pattern instructions.
Motif (make 12):
- With MC, ch 5. Join with ss to form ring.
- 1st rnd: Ch 3. 2 dc in ring. (Ch 2. 3 dc in ring) 3 times. Ch 2. Ss in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
- 2nd rnd: Join A in any ch 2 sp. (Ch 3. 2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp. Ch 1. *(3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * twice more. Ss to top of ch 3.
- 3rd rnd: Ch 3. *Join B. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Join A. Ch 1.** 3 dc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. 2 dc in same ch 1 sp as first ch 3. Ss to top of ch 3. Turn.
- 4th rnd: (WS). With A, ch 3. 2 dc in same sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp. *With C, ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp.** With A, (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) twice. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Ch 1. Ss to top of ch 3. Fasten off all ends. Turn.
- 5th rnd: (RS). Join MC to any corner ch 2 sp. (Ch 3. 2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp. *(Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1.** (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Sl st to top of ch 3. Turn.
- 6th rnd: (WS). Ch 3. 2 dc in first ch 1 sp. *(Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Ch 1.** 3 dc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off. Turn.
- 7th rnd: (RS). Join A to any corner ch 2 sp. (Ch 3. 2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in same sp. *(Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1.** (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Sl st to top of ch 3. Turn.
- 8th rnd: (WS). Ch 3. 2 dc in first ch 1 sp. *(Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Ch 1.** 3 dc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Ss to top of ch 3. Fasten off. Turn.
- 9th rnd: (RS). Join B to 6th ch 1 sp from any corner ch 2 sp. (Ch 3. 2 dc) in same sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) twice. *Join A. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times.** Join B. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next corner ch 2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) twice. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Ch 1. Sl st to top of ch 3. Turn.
- 10th rnd: (WS). With A, ch 1. Ss in each of next 3 dc. Sl st in next ch 1 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp. *With B, (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times.** Join A. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) twice. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Ch 1. Ss to top of ch 3. Fasten off B sections. Turn.
- 11th rnd: (RS). Join MC to 6th ch 1 sp from any corner ch 2 sp. (Ch 3. 2 dc) in same sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 4 times. *With A, ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp.** Join MC, (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 4 times. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Ch 1. Sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off A sections. Turn.
- 12th rnd: (WS). With last MC end, sl st in ch 1 sp. Ch 4. (3 dc in next ch 1 sp. Ch 1) 4 times. *(3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp.** (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 10 times. Ch 1. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1. 2 dc in same ch 1 sp as first ch 4. Sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4. Turn.
- 13th rnd: (RS). Sl st in each of next 2 dc. Ss in next ch 1 sp. (Ch 3. 2 dc) in same sp. [(Ch 1. 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp] 5 times. Ch 1. *(3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp.** (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 11 times. Ch 1. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch 1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1. Ss to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Joining:
- Join Motifs into 3 strips, 4 motifs long as follows:
- Joining Two Motifs: With RS facing each other position sides of Motifs tog. Join MC through corresponding corner ch 2 sps. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp. (Ch 3. 1 sc through next corresponding ch 1 sps) 12 times. Ch 3. 1 sc through next corresponding corner ch 2 sps. Fasten off.
- Joining Strips of Motifs: With RS facing each other position sides of Motifs tog. Join MC through corresponding corner ch 2 sps. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp. (Ch 3. 1 sc through next corresponding ch 1 sps) 12 times.** (Ch 3. 1 sc through next corresponding corner ch 2 sps) twice. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Ch 3. 1 sc through next corresponding corner ch 2 sps. Fasten off.
- Edging: With RS facing, join MC to top right corner ch 2 sp. Ch 1. [(1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) twice] in same sp. *[1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. (1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) in next ch 1 sp] 12 times. 1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. [(1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) in next corner ch 2 sp] twice.* Rep from * to * once. [1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. (1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) in next ch 1 sp] 12 times. 1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. [(1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) twice] in next corner ch 2 sp. Rep from * to * 3 times. [1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. (1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) in next ch 1 sp] 12 times. 1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. [(1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) twice] in next corner ch 2 sp. Rep from * to * twice. [1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. (1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) in next ch 1 sp] 12 times. 1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. [(1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) twice] in next corner ch 2 sp. Rep from * to * 3 times. [1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. (1 sc. Ch 4. 1 sc) in next ch 1 sp] 12 times. 1 sc in center dc of next 3 dc. Ss to first sc. Fasten off.
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Delphine Bryant
Nov 14, 2018
This blue and white crochet afghan looks like a granny square inside a granny square pattern. Blue and white are my favorite color and I need more blue and white like I need another hole in my head but I am adding this to my save patterns and I know I will get to this one after the holiday season.
Morehouse17
Oct 31, 2018
It is difficult to go wrong when making something in the calming blue hue. This blue and white crochet afghan would be great to make for yourself or as for a gift for someone else. This easy project when completed will leave you with a beautiful afghan that you will reach for time and time again.
Member 5359328
Feb 12, 2018
which color is contrast a and which one is contrast b? it doesn't say so how do i know when to use the white and when to use the dark blue? is the white contrast a and the dark blue contrast b? or vise versa?
Editor Dana
Feb 13, 2018
Oh dear, you're not kidding! I looked at a few other resources and they also don't have the colors listed. My guess is MC is the medium blue color, Contrast A is navy, and Contrast B is white. Good luck!
smo
Jun 11, 2017
I have a question about the instructions for the Blue and White Crochet Afghan. In instruction 5 for 4th rnd, it says With C, ch 1. and so on. This pattern only calls for 3 colors (MC, Contrast A, and Contrast B). Is the "C" in instruction 5 supposed to be "MC" or something else. I don't see a plain "C" in any of the other instructions. Thanks
Editor Dana
Jun 15, 2017
@smo, I think you're right! It looks like C should actually be the MC wherever it's mentioned. I hope that helps! -Dana from FaveCrafts
whocanitbenow75 27 06315
May 31, 2016
What shades of blue were used here? I really like them together, but they are never named.
Editor Dana
Oct 13, 2016
Hi there! Unfortunately this yarn was discontinued so it's a little challenging to find the right colors! This link shows some thumbnails of the original colors: http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/bernat-berella-4-solids--ragg And this link offers substitution suggestions: http://yarnsub.com/yarns/bernat/berella_4_ombres I hope that helps! -Editors of FaveCrafts
lpalmer59 7490208
Mar 07, 2016
When I first saw this pattern I knew I had to try it. My husbands favorite color is blue, with this pattern being three shades of blue, I knew he would love it. I thought it would be difficult and was nervous when I started, but quickly realized it was not difficult and it turned out beautifully. Thank you for sharing your pattern!
songnl 1966788
Oct 13, 2016
hi ,I really love this pattern,but I can't figure out ,how to make this pattern,really love the pattern ,have search about 1 month on the internet .so ,please help me , do you have description ,on paper or video ,a clear picture of the motif pattern please!!thank you yarnsipration.com they dont have a lot of information on this pattern because it is old pattern!! can you mail to me please!
maharookh 1696705
Aug 30, 2015
Have a question about step 4. Should I fasten off after ch3 of A and before I begin with yarn B? If not what should I be doing? Love this pattern and so want to try doing it but getting stuck. Please HELP!
FaveCrafts Editor JL
Aug 31, 2015
Hi there - this is an original pattern from Bernat Yarn. We suggesting contacting them via their website (yarnspiration.com) or social media channels for project-specific help. Thanks! - Julia from FaveCrafts
negritanelly 25601 97
Jun 24, 2014
Bueno, me parece hermoso su manta en azul y blanco,y perdneme pero casi no entiendo las indicaciones escritas entonces me gustaria si puede regalarme el tutorial le agradezco mucho. Bendiciones
kodymoreno 4314758
Mar 29, 2013
I'm working on this in Aran and two shades of purple. It's looking pretty awesome. I wish the patterns were available in PDF format though.
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