Neutral Crochet Afghan

This free crochet pattern uses gorgeous neutral colored yarn and leaf detailing. The neutral crochet afghan is a lovely decoration for any home.

Materials:

Sizes J crochet hook or size to reach gauge below.
Caron International's Wintuk 6 skeins Off White (Color A), 6 skeins, Oatmeal (Color B), 6 skeins Nutmeg (Color C).

Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE: Yarn usage may vary depending on your particular yarn techniques.

GAUGE: 3 sc = 1" , 4 rows = 1".

AFGHAN CONSISTS OF 3 PANELS.

IMPORTANT: LEAF STRIPES ARE WORKED ALONG EDGE OF COMPLETED

BLOCK STRIP

Block Strip: With B, ch 25.

SEED STITCH PATTERN

Row 1: Sl st in 3rd ch from hook, * hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch, rep from *, end, sl st in turning ch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Sk first sl st, * sl st in next hdc, hdc in next st; rep from *, end, sl st in top of ch. 24 sts. Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3 – 6: Rep Row 2. Drop B, join C.
Rows 7 – 8: Work evenly in sc. Drop C, join A.
Rows 9 – 19: Work evenly in sc.
Rows 20, 26: Sc over next 10 sc, MB (yo, pull up a loop, 4 times, yo and draw through all loops on hook, Bubble made), sc over next 2 sc, MB, sc to end of row. Rows 21, 23, 25: Work evenly in sc.
Rows 22, 24: 9 sc, MB, 4 sc, MB, 9 sc.
Rows 27 – 36: Work evenly in sc. Drop A, join C.
Rows 37 – 38: Work evenly in sc. Drop C, join B.
Rows 39 – 44: Work in Seed Stitch. Rep rows 7 – 44, 5 more times for block pattern.

Leaf Strip:

With C, starting in lower right edge of block strip, sc across panel, 234 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work evenly in sc. Drop C, join B.
Rows 3 – 8: Work Seed Stitch. Drop B, join C.
Rows 9 – 10: Work evenly in sc. Drop C, join A.
Rows 11 – 12: Work evenly in sc. Drop A, join C.
Row 13: Sc in first 4 sc, TRCL around post of 2nd sc, 3 rows below, TRCL (* yo 2 times, pull up a loop, yo and through 2 loops, twice * rep bet *'s 2 more times, yo and through all loops on hook, Treble Cluster made), * sk 1 sc, sc in next 3 sc, sk next 3 sc 3 rows below, TRCL around post of next sc; rep from *, end sc in last st. Ch 1, turn.
Row 14: Work evenly in sc. Drop C, join A.
Rows 15 – 16: Work evenly in sc. Drop A, join C.
Row 17: Sc in first sc, TRCL around post of 5th sc 3 rows below, * sk 1 sc, sc in next 3 sc, sk 3 sc 3 rows below, TRCL around post of next sc, rep from * across, end, sc in last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 18: Work evenly in sc. Drop C, join B.
Rows 19 – 24: Work in Seed Stitch. With C, work 2 rows sc on opposite side of Block Strip. Construct 2 more panels in this manner. (2 strips per panel, 1 worked horizontally, 1 worked vertically). Sew Seed Stitch edge of first panel to sc edge of 2nd panel. On opposite side of 3rd Block Strip, work outside Leaf Strip, substituting Row 17 for Row 13, and Row 13 for Row 17, changing direction of leaf. Sew Seed Stitch edge to sc edge of constructed piece. With C, work 2 rows sc around entire afghan, having 3 sc in each corner. Work 1 row in back sc, 1 sc in each st at corner.

MACHINE WASH and DRY INSTRUCTIONS

Machine wash warm water, gentle cycle. Machine Dry, low heat, delicate cycle.

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Pippa

Mar 08, 2022

I am going to start off by saying I am most definitely a beginner at crocheting. I have recently started this pattern and have been really enjoying it until I got to the second part of the pattern. Leafstrip 6. Could you possibly do a video tutorial?

beckccb 0036275

Jan 11, 2014

loved it and so did everyone else! going to make another for a friend...thank you! Cindy

beckccb 0036275

Aug 08, 2013

Hi, I have been crocheting for almost a year and I don't understand your pattern. I love the afghan and would very much like to make it. Please help me:( in rows 7-8 it says work evenly in sc. does that mean do a single crochet in every st and then turn and do it again? thanks, Cindy

Catlady1157

Jun 17, 2013

What is MB? I have been crocheting for over 40 years and have never seen this acronym Thank you!

indigomoonarts

Jun 17, 2013

MB (yo, pull up a loop, 4 times, yo and draw through all loops on hook, Bubble made)

indigomoonarts

Jun 17, 2013

I'm guessing it means MakeBubble (stitch) MB (yo, pull up a loop, 4 times, yo and draw through all loops on hook, Bubble made)

slf509 2234883

Jun 17, 2013

I made this one using black, white, and white fur. It turned out very beautiful. The pattern was easy to follow but make sure you mark which one is front and top, otherwise you might confuse them like I did at one point with assembling it together. I would make it again. Play with your colors and you will find what you like.

jccj20 5642104

Jun 15, 2012

Are there any corrections to this pattern ? I can't get 24 stitches on first row...

JennyBee1

Aug 11, 2011

@lcatalano 4431985, I'm sorry; we only have access to the pictures given to us and this photo was unfortunately a small image. We apologize for any inconvenience. --Editor of FaveCrafts

lcatalano 4431985

Aug 10, 2011

Where can I get a laregr picture of this afghan...I would like to see the stitches more clearly......thank you

carnott100 1940578

Jun 26, 2011

Why are rows 1 - 6 not worked in seed stitch, and it's also not worked at the end of the strip.

lex 2641794

Jun 20, 2011

It would be nice to have a picture which shows the pattern more clearly, like in these instructions: http://happyyellowhouse.com/htm/casa.html

anniebugs

Jul 31, 2010

Thank you both so much for your answers. Now, I really feel stupid!! I'll continue to practice and hopefully will be able to understand reading the patterns better. Will also check out the website you mentioned. Thanks again for your kindness...

FrecklesMomma

Jul 19, 2010

misspaula Work evenly is to say work to gauge or keep your stitch size the same throughout the article you are crocheting If you crochet a square let's say a potholder you want it to be square You must be aware of how tight or loose your stitches are You may be relaxed and start an item with loose stitches and as you go along you become tense and hold your thread a little tighter You will notice your square item is now wider at the beginning and narrower at the end Practice helps avoid this situation and frequently checking your stitch gauge against the pattern can be helpful Try a few practice pieces and see how you do Always keep a cloth tape measure or a ruler in your knit crochet kit to make a quick check of the pattern gauge as you go along I hope this helps and…Read More that you enjoy your needlecraft projects

Quinell

Jul 19, 2010

Good morning Work evenly- Make sure that your stitches are not to lose. What helped me was a website www.crochet.com.

anniebugs

Jul 19, 2010

I'm still kind of new at crocheting. I don't understand what "work evenly" means. Work what evenly? HELP Please...