#FREE CROCHET AFGHAN PATTERNS HOW TO#

(ThatРІР‚в„ўs 7 stitches on either side of the increase РІР‚вЂњ 7+1+7=15). The size of the blanket can be adjusted by adding more initial chains to accommodate more peaks.Р”Р‡or example, if youРІР‚в„ўre adding one more peak to the blanket, add 15 chains to the initial 159 called for in the pattern. See diagram below for details on the placement of stitches for the Peaks. At each end of the blanket, there is a process of skipping one stitch, followed by two double crochet stitches, to keep the edges flat. Notes Blanket is made up of РІР‚СљpeaksРІР‚Сњ this are created by having an increase every seven stitches, followed by skipping two stitches to create a РІР‚СљvalleyРІР‚Сњ between each peak. Size About 43 inches width by 53 inches length Supplies Size H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook 3 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in White 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in Light Blue Scissors Yarn NeedleР”Р„bbreviations *=indicates the beginning/end of a section to be repeated Ch(s) = chain(s) Dc = double crochet Rep = repeat Sk = skip St(s) = stitch(es)

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So what are we waiting for? LetРІР‚в„ўs start zigging and zagging with this pattern! But changing the color scheme to black and jewel tones would produce a totally different result! How about sports team colors? Or a Rainbow afghan?! The possibilities are endless! As you can see here, the blue and white give a light and airy feel, and would be perfect for a baby blanket. ItРІР‚в„ўs one of my go-to staple yarns because itРІР‚в„ўs great for all kinds of projects, including blankets! The colors I used for this pattern are available on Amazon РІР‚вЂњ White can be found HERE, and Light Blue can be found HERE !Р”Р„nother great thing about these blankets is that the colors are even more fun to customize when working in this pattern. Since this pattern requires a bit more yarn than my usual Amigurumi pattern, I chose to go with an affordable and durable medium weight yarn РІР‚вЂњ Red Heart Super Saver. YouРІР‚в„ўve probably noticed while browsing on Pinterest that this particular look is everywhere right now! Scarves, hats, and more РІР‚вЂњ you name it, you can make it in the Chevron pattern!

This РІР‚Сљzig-zagРІР‚Сњ pattern can be used for more than just blankets, too. The only modification I made to this pattern was adding a few extra РІР‚СљstripeРІР‚Сњ sections so that each rainbow color could repeat three times. Update: I made this rainbow ripple afghan using this pattern! I used about 750 yards of each rainbow color (six different colors РІР‚вЂњ yarn was Big Twist from Jo-AnnРІР‚в„ўs). a baby blanket or queen/king bed size РІР‚вЂњ those instructions are here, as well! If you want to make it larger or smaller РІР‚вЂњ i.e. So if you want to make this blanket exactly, then great! Just go ahead and follow the directions.

#FREE CROCHET AFGHAN PATTERNS HOW TO#

The pattern also includes notes on how to adjust the size of your afghan. But donРІР‚в„ўt worry, this pattern is going to break down the steps of how to achieve perfect peaks in your zig-zag afghan! It even includes a diagram showing you stitch placement! And great news РІР‚вЂњ the concept of making those РІР‚Сљpeaks and valleysРІР‚Сњ really isnРІР‚в„ўt hard! We are going to learn how together, and in no time, youРІР‚в„ўll have a gorgeous afghan! If youРІР‚в„ўve never made one of these blankets before, the thought of trying to make those little РІР‚СљvРІР‚Сњ shapes throughout might be a little daunting.

Free crochet afghan patterns