5 Side Baby Afghan
Crochet a unique hexagon afghan for the new baby in responsible eco-friendly yarn. This baby afghan crochet pattern from Red Heart Yarn features fun bobbles throughout the design. The uni-sex yarn colors make this a great baby shower gift.
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Materials:
- Yarn: RED HEART® “Eco-Ways™”: 2 skeins each 1821 Blue Cloud A, 3313 Oyster B and 1615 Lichen C.
- Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10].
- Yarn needle.
Gauge: Rounds 1-2 = 3½” in Pattern stitch. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Size: Blanket is 34” each side.
Special Abbreviations:
Bobble: Work 5 dc in space specified, drop loop from hook, insert hook in first dc made and draw dropped loop through.
Instructions:
- With A, ch 3, join with a slip st in first ch to form ring.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), dc in ring, ch 1, [2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times, join with a slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.
- Round 2: Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, [(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space, ch 1] 5 times, join with a slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.
- Fasten off.
- Round 3: Join B in first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * 4 times, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3.
- Round 4: Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] twice, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1] twice; repeat from * 4 times, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
- Round 5: Join C in first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, *ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space; repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3.
- Round 6: Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, *(2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to next corner ch-1 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to beginning ch-3, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
- Round 7: Join A in first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, *ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] across to next corner ch-1 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 sp, ch 1] across to beginning ch-3, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3.
- Round 8: Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, *(2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to next corner ch-1 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to beg ch-3, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
- Round 9: Join B in first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, *ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1] across to next corner ch-1 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1] across to beginning ch-3, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3.
- Round 10: Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, *(2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to next corner ch-1 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * 4 times, (2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to beginning ch-3, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3. Fasten off.
- Round 11: Join C in first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, *ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1] across to next corner ch-1 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space; repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1, [2 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, bobble in next ch-1 space, ch 1] across to beginning ch-3, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3.
- Round 12: Slip st to first ch-1 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, *(2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to next corner ch-1 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * 4 times, (2 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 space across to beginning ch-3, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch-3.
- Rounds 13-24: Repeat Rounds 7-12 twice.
- Rounds 25-26: Repeat Rounds 7-8.
- Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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elocin1104 2800379
May 28, 2018
This 5 sided blanket is simply amazing! I love the colors together. I am currently looking for a baby blanket for my sister who is due in October, but we dont know yet what she is having. Hopefully we will find out in just a few weeks! If we are not able to find out, this would be a good unisex option.
TD2011
Apr 06, 2017
I may be asking a dumb question, but my blanket is not looking like the picture. When crocheting in the chains, is it every chain I should be crocheting in or every other. Meaning only in the areas it states dc, ch1, dc?
saphy98
Jan 13, 2017
This is definitely a very cute baby blanket. It has six sides and works up fairly fast. I like using the same color and not using different color yarn. Perfect size for a baby. This is a fun crochet pattern and easy to do when watching TV. Have fun working on this one...
accraft 3468863
Feb 15, 2013
Once I realized the afghan is six sided, it all worked out beautifully! I am making this with yellow, orange, and multi-colored yarn (tie-dye) which is absolutely gorgeous. I will post a photo when it is completed. Once you understand the repetitive nature of the pattern, it is very simple and easy to do while watching tv.
CrzieDazie
Apr 30, 2012
Bobble stitch in this pattern is actually called a popcorn stitch. Once I figured that out this pattern was much easier to understand. I'm a little bit of a beginner and I have done bobble stitches before, but I never had to drop a loop first. After a quick google search I figured out that this stitch is called a popcorn. It's a very cute blanket and I loved learning a new stitch. Thanks for posting this!
PattyS13
Feb 22, 2012
a very cute pattern, but if it is 5 sided it is a pentagon. Ahexagon is 6 sided.
Charlotte222
Jan 16, 2011
Hexagon has 6 sides, pentagon has 5 sides. Could that be part of the problem? Here's a tip: sometimes the print tends to run together in a pattern so I use highlighters to help me find my way, especially where the pattern has repeated instructions. Sticky notes help a lot too, so I can tally the number of times I repeated or I can write shorthand notes to help me keep my place. Very cute blankie!
sugu
Aug 18, 2010
Instruction is little confusing....So If you have a video demo of this pattern please post,then it will be more useful.
phall
Jun 02, 2010
I have not made this afghan but just by looking at the pattern i can see why they would think it wasnt complete, but if they were to look at the rounds it is telling you to repeat rounds 7 through 12 twice (giving you your 24 rounds) then repeat rounds 7 and 8 once to reach your 25th and 26th rounds. This patterns is complete. I do like to figure out patterns that are wrote wrong so if you have problem with a pattern please feel free to email me. yllophall@gmail.com
Rhianon100
Mar 14, 2010
I made this Afghan and its true, the pattern was not complete but it was obvious to keep going round and round. The full pattern is printed above. My tip for making this blanket would be to swap double crotchet for treble. It grows really quickly this way.
jimbo519
Jan 02, 2010
This pattern is not complete. Eight rows does not even come close to making a blanket. Is the rest missing?
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