Foolproof Afghan Pattern
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This easy crochet blanket is so easy, it's foolproof! If you're looking for free afghan patterns to crochet mindlessly in front of the television, the foolproof afghan is for you. Simple enough for beginners and a quick and easy afghan to crochet for those who are more advanced, this Foolproof Afghan is one pattern you'll find yourself coming back to again and again. Make one for a new baby, a housewarming, or just for yourself. You could also mix and match colors if you're feeling extra creative! No matter why you make it, one thing's for sure...the Foolproof Afghan is one that's sure to please crochet fans young and old.
The best thing about this easy crochet afghan pattern is that it is insanely easy to personalize for any home or any DIY gift. Looking stunning in any color you may want to use, this cutie to crochet will keep you warm for years to come. We recommend crocheting this afghan in a dark, solid color in order to add some warmth to your living room area.
PLUS: Check out a video below from our friends at AllFreeCrochet on how to crochet the single crochet stitch!
Crochet HookL/11 or 8 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge2 repeats (two cluster groups and two FPdc) = 3”; 4 rows = 3” in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Finished SizeLap Throw measures 32” x 37”.
Materials List
- 1 skein Red Heart® “Super Saver®” Jumbo yarn in Claret
- 8 mm [US L-11] crochet hook
- Yarn needle
How to Crochet the Foolproof Afghan
Instructions:
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Ch 83.
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Row 1 (Wrong Side): (CL, ch 2, CL) all in 5th ch from hook, skip next ch, dc in next ch, * skip next ch, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across; turn – 20 cluster groups.
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Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 3, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 space, * FPdc around next dc, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last st; dc in top of beginning ch; turn.
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Row 3: Ch 3, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 space, * BPdc around next st, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 space; repeat from * to last st; dc in top of ch-3; turn.
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Rows 4-49: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 twenty three (23) times.
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Border-Rnd 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly around all 4 sides, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip st in first sc.
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Rnd 2: Ch 1, working from LEFT TO RIGHT, sc in each sc around (Reverse sc); join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Abbreviations
- CL (Cluster)
- [Yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops] twice all in specified stitch, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
- FPdc (front post double crochet)
- yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of indicated stitch and draw yarn through, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.
- BPdc (back post double crochet)
- yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of indicated stitch and draw yarn through, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.
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