Mermaid Afghan Crochet Pattern
Brighten up your living room or bedroom with this Mermaid Afghan Crochet Pattern. Great for beginning and advanced crochet fans, this free crochet afghan pattern can be made in any color you'd like. In fact, this sea coral color would complement almost anyone's home decor. The simple fan or shell stitch also makes this afghan look just like a seashell. If you want to take a trip to the beach without ever leaving home, this is a great easy crochet pattern to try. You'll love the results and will want to make another one.
NotesSpecial Stitch: Shell – 5 dcs in space or stitch as indicated in instructions.
Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge4 rows – 2 ¾”; Shell, 2 dcs – 2 ¼”
Finished SizeThrow Measures: 44” X 55”
Materials List
- 12 skeins Red Heart Classic yarn in Sea Coral
- 4.5 mm (US G-6) crochet hook or size needed for gauge
Instructions:
Throw is crocheted in multiples of 7.
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Row 1 (RS): Ch 140, dc in 4th ch from hook, [skip 2 chs, Shell in next ch, skip 2 chs, dc in each of next 2 chs] across to last 3 chs, skip 2 chs, 3 dcs in last ch, ch 3 and turn.
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Row 2: Dc between first 2 dcs, [Shell between 2 dcs of 2 dc pair, dc between 2nd and 3rd dc of next Shell and 3rd and 4th dc of same Shell] across, 3 dc between last dc and turning ch, ch 3 and turn.
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Repeat Row 2 for a total of 75 rows.
Edging:
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On right side work along top edge (sc, ch 2, 3 dcs, ch 2, sc) between 2 right corner dcs, [(sc, ch 2, 3 dcs) in center dc of Shell, (sc, ch 2, 3 dcs) between 2 dcs of 2 dc pair] across, (sc, ch 2, 3 dcs, ch 2, sc) between last 2 dcs.
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Work along side edge (sc, ch 2, 3 dcs) in first dc, [skip next dc, (sc, ch 2, 3 dcs) in next dc] across, (sc. ch 2, 3 dcs, ch 2, sc) between 2 dcs of bottom corner edge.
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Work along bottom edge [(sc, ch 2, 3 dcs) between 2 dcs, (sc, ch 2, 3 dcs) in ch below Shell] across, (sc, ch 2, 3 dcs, ch 2, sc) between last 2 dcs.
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Work along side edge as for opposite side edge, join to beginning sc and fasten off.
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Laura P
Apr 06, 2017
This is such a pretty color! It would be a good afghan for a beach house!
princess6860504
Jan 18, 2017
The shell stitch used in this Mermaid Afghan is really a pretty easy stitch to work once you get used to it. It's a nice repeating pattern to work as you zone out in front of the tv. Since the name is "mermaid" it would be fitting to see this in a pretty variegated sea green and blue colorway. It's so very pretty!
lpalmer59 7490208
Mar 07, 2016
I love this blanket, it looks stunning. I love the color and the pattern. It just looks elegant to me. I am going to add this pattern to my arsenal for me to do for list for Christmas presents this year. I am going to try to do a shawl or a wrap using this stitch pattern. When I get it finished, I will post a picture.
lpalmer59 7490208
Mar 07, 2016
I love this blanket, it looks stunning. I love the color and the pattern. It just looks elegant to me. I am going to add this pattern to my arsenal for me to do for list for Christmas presents this year. I am going to try to do a shawl or a wrap using this stitch pattern. When I get it finished, I will post a picture.
bobbylonardo 50143 99
Mar 15, 2014
This would be a beautiful baby blanket if done a bit smaller.
rosebooboo
Nov 10, 2013
This is so pretty and very easy. Definitely on my list of to-do projects.
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