Triple the Texture 12-Block Throw

For an afghan that looks more complicated than it is, look no further. Three basic blocks, worked in different color combinations, are joined as they’re worked to make this 12-block throw. Each block pattern has its own texture: bobbles on one, openwork on a second, and smooth for the third. This Triple the Texture 12-Block Throw from Red Heart Yarn is an amazing free crochet afghan pattern. Check out this pattern and more in our We've Got You Covered: 25 Crochet and Knit Throws free eBook from Red Heart Yarns.

One size: 43” x 64”

MATERIALS:

• Red Heart® “Super Saver®”: 3 Skeins each 400 Heather Gray A and 931 Seagrass B; 2 skeins each 313 Aran C and 661 Frosty Green D; and 1skein 320 Cornmeal E
• Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

GAUGE: 13 sc = 4”; 14 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.
Special Abbreviation
MB (make bobble) = yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops, [yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 3 times, yarn over, draw through all loops on hook.
Notes:
After completing the first square, all others are joined while working the final round. Read all instructions before beginning to understand color placement and construction.
Work 2 each of the following color sequences, joining while working the final round and following the Placement Diagram:
Square 1: C, D, B, E, A, E, B, C
Square 2: E, C, D, A, B, A, D, E
Square 3: A, E, C, B, D, B, C, E
Square 4: D, A, B, C, E, C, B, A
Square 5: E, B
Square 6: D, A
Square 7: B, C
Square 8: A, C
Square 9: D, A, E, D, B, D, A
Square 10: B, E, C, B, A, B, D
Square 11: E, B, A, E, C, E, B
Square 12: A, C, D, A, E, A, D
To join on one side – Final Round: Join next color in any corner space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1; holding wrong side together, sc in corner ch-3 space of completed square, ch 1, 3 dc in same space, sc in next ch-1 space of completed square, [3 dc, sc in next ch-1 space of completed square] 7 times evenly distributed to next corner space, 3 dc in next corner space, ch 1, sc in ch-3 space of completed square, ch 1, 3 dc in same corner space, ch 1; complete round as for first square.
Join subsequent squares in the manner above, joining 1 or 2 sides as required, join to corner of previously joined squares by working sc in ch-1 of previous joining.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Squares 1-4
Ch 6 and join with slip st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 3, [3 dc in ring, ch 3] 3 times, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 2: Join next color to any ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same space (corner made), ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 1] 3 times, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 3: Join next color to any ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into next ch-3 space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 3 times, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 4: Join next color to any ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into same space, ch 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 2 times**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into next ch-3 space, ch 1, repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 5: Join next color to any ch-3 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into same space, ch 1, *[3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 3 times**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) into next ch-3 space, ch 1, repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Round 6: Ch 1, [sc in each dc and each ch-1 space and 5 sc in each ch-3 space] around, join with slip st in first sc.
Round 7: Ch 1, [sc in each sc and 3 sc in center st of each 5-sc group] around, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Round 8: Join next color, ch 1, [sc in each sc and 3 sc in center st of each 3-sc group] around, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Round 9: Join next color and repeat Round 8.
Fasten off.
Final Round: Join next color in corner st, ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same st, ch 1, [3 dc in one sc, ch 1] 7 times evenly distributed to next corner st**, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next corner st, ch 1, repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Squares 5-8
Ch 28.
Foundation Row (wrong side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch; turn—27 sc.
Rows 1-3: Ch 1, sc in each sc; turn—27 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sc, [MB, sc in next 5 sc] 3 times, MB, sc in next 4 sc; turn.
Row 5-7: Repeat Row 1.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sc [MB, sc in next 5 sc] two times, MB, sc in next 7 sc; turn.
Repeat Rows 1-8 two times.
Repeat Rows 1-7 once more. Fasten off.
Final Round: See Squares 1-4.
Squares 9-12
Ch 5 and join with slip st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join with slip st to top of ch 3 (16 dc). Fasten off.
Round 2: Join next color, ch 3, *5 dc in next dc (corner made), dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * around, ending dc in last 2 dc, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 3: Join next color to center st of corner, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, *dc in next 7 st, 5 dc in next st; repeat from * to last 7 st, dc to end, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 4: Join next color to center st of corner, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, *dc in next 11 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st; repeat from * to last 11 dc, dc to end, join with slip st to top of ch- 3. Fasten off.
Round 5: Join next color to any ch-2 space, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, *dc in next 15 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last 15 dc, dc to end, join with slip st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Round 6: Join next color to any ch-2 space, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in same space, *dc in next 19 dc, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last 19 dc, dc to end, join with slip st to top of ch-3.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc to ch-4 space, *(2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in next ch-4 space, sc to next ch-4 space, repeat from * around, ending last repeat sc to end of round, join with slip st to first sc.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc to ch-1 space, *(sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-1 space, sc to next ch-1 space, repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.
Final Round: See Squares 1-4.
Edging
Round 1: Join A in any ch-3 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same space, sc to next ch-3 space, *3 sc in next ch-3 space, sc to next corner; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first sc.
Round 2: Ch 2, *(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in center st of 3-sc group, hdc to next corner; repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of first hdc. Fasten off.
Round 3: Join B in any ch-1 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same space, sc to next ch-1 space, *3 sc in ch-1 space, sc to next corner; repeat from * around, join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Round 4: Join C in any sc, ch 2, hdc to corner, *(2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in center st of corner, hdc to next corner; repeat from * around, ending hdc to end of round, join with slip st to top of first hdc.
Round 5: Ch 2, hdc to ch-1 space, *5 hdc in ch-1 space, hdc to next ch-1 space; repeat from * around, join with sl st to top of first hdc.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.