Need a quick and easy afghan for Christmas, or something to whip up in just a few days? This ripple afghan is perfect!

Caron Simply Soft Autumn Red (7 skeins)
Size 6 hook

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Chain 135

Foundation Row:

Sc into second ch from hook and into next 6 ch, *3 sc into next ch, sc into next 7 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc into next 7 ch. Repeat from * across, ending row with 3 sc into next ch, sc into next 7 ch - 136 sc total. Ch 2, turn.

Pattern Row:

Skip first sc, dc into next 7 sc, *3 dc into next sc, dc into next 7 sc, skip next two sc, dc into next 7 sc. Repeat from * across, ending row with 3 dc into next sc, dc into next 6 sc, skip next sc, dc into last sc, 136 dc total. Chain 2, repeat pattern row.

End with a sc pattern row for sturdier edge.

See thehooknook.blogspot.com for pictures and progress.

I designed this square for an afghan square swap I was involved in a few years ago. The square was named by a friend of mine.

2 colors of worsted weight yarn (A & B)
Size I/5.50mm Hook (or size needed for gauge)
Tapestry/Yarn needle

12 inches

4 dc and 2 rows = 1 inch

YO - Yarn Over
Sp - space
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch
St - stitch
Hdc - half double crochet
Dc - double crochet
Sk - skip

Special Stitches:
Beginning Extended Double Cluster (Beg- Cluster):
Ch 4, [YO, insert hook into back lop of 3rd ch from hook, YO, pull through 2 loops] repeat once (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 3 loops (beginning cluster made)

Extended Double Cluster (Ex-Cluster):
YO, insert hook into st indicated, YO, pull through 1 loop on hook (chain made), YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, [YO, insert hook into the chain at bottom of first stitch , YO, pull through 2 loops on hook] repeat once more (4 loops on hook). YO, pull through all 4 loops.
3 Double Crochet Cluster (3-dc cluster):
[YO, insert hook into st or sp indicated, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 X’s, (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 4 loops.

V-Stitch (V-st):
2 double crochet in space indicated.

Instructions:
Rnd 1 - With color A, make Beg-Cluster (see special stitches), ch 3, [make Ex-Cluster in the free chain at bottom of Beg-Cluster, ch 3] 3 X’s, join with slp st to top of Beg-Cluster, finish off color A. (4 Ex-clusters, 4 ch 3 sp’s)
Rnd 2 - Join color B in any ch 3 sp, [Ch 3, dc twice, ch 2, dc 3 X’s] in same sp. *[3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 3 sp, repeat around, join with slp st in 3rd ch of ch 3, finish off color B (24 dc, 4 ch 2 sp’s)
Rnd 3 - Join color A in any ch 2 sp, [Ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc twice] in ch 2 sp, ch 1, *[sk 2 dc, in sp between the dc’s before the next dc, make 3-dc cluster (see special stitches), ch 1] twice, sk 2 dc, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 sp. Repeat from * around, join with slp st in 3rd ch of ch 3, finish off color A.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary baby blanket, but take a second look and the alphabet magically appears! Pattern originally appeared in HAIN's 2009 Spring Newsletter.

MC: 775 yd 3/sport-weight yarn
CC: 150 yd 3/sport-weight yarn
Size J-10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook

28” wide by 36” long.

Not necessary.

Special Stitch 1: Front Puff Popcorn. 3 dc in indicated stitch, carefully drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back through first dc in group, pull dropped loop through first dc. Front Puff Popcorn complete. Counts as 1 stitch.

Special Stitch 2: Back Puff Popcorn. 3 dc in indicated stitch, carefully drop loop from hook, insert hook from back to front through first dc in group, pull dropped loop through first dc. Back Puff Popcorn complete. Counts as 1 stitch.

http://crochetkitten.com/files/Alpha_Magic_Afghan.pdf

I designed and crocheted this blanket for my youngest daughter. I made it a little larger than the pattern is written for. Mine is 5x4 blocks. The pattern is written for 4x4 blocks. It is just a little snuggly blanket. I've wanted to try using the "fur stitch" for awhile, so this is what I tried. I like it a lot, though I might have preferred it in an even softer yarn. Gauge isn't crucial, so feel free to try a different yarn.

Hook: I (or the hook appropriate for your yarn)

Yarn: I Love This Yarn! in two colors--I used periwinkle and buttercup. This is a worsted weight yarn that is 100% acrylic. You'll need one skein of each.

Yarn Needle

About 26in x 26in

Gauge is not crucial for this project.

Jewel's Crochet Snuggly "Quilt"
Difficulty: Intermediate

Yarn: I Love This Yarn!
Color: MC-Periwinkle, CC-Buttercup
Hook: I

Make 8 ea of fur stitch squares and "Stem & Petal Stitch" squares

Fur Stitch squares:

With CC, ch 15

Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook and in ea ch across (14 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: *Loop the yarn over the top of your index finger (you could also use a knitting needle or dowel). Yo, and draw through loop on hook. Sc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * across row (14 loops, and 14 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc in first sc and in ea sc across (14 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Rows 4-18: Alternate repeating rows 2 and 3. Finish off.

"Stem & Petal Stitch" squares (Stitch from The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches)

With MC, ch 22

what I did was I made a granny sq. with the green and I made jest a flower that I found in a book and then I used the back of the flower as the starting of my granny sq. I used the same col. as the middle of the flower to start the sq. and then I used the green to comepleat the sq. and then I wheap st. the sq together.And for the trim I did a afghan st. on all the sides and I made my flower sq in the 4 corners to compeleat it .And I cross st on the top of it for my mom So it is like a garden of love afghan.

I used a 5mm hook and I jest found a yarn that was soft. and a needel to st together .

the size I think is 45 by 60

I did about 7 sq in a row I put green sq and then a flower sq. and I stop when I got to the lanth that I like.

My sister in law is expecting her 1st baby, and what better way to welcome the new addition, with a hand made crocheted baby afghan! I made this afghan in the colors of her choice, but certainly you may pick any colors or any type baby yarn you choose. The thing that makes this afghan so special, is the different textures from the different stitches on the blocks.

1 skein baby yarn - while
1 skein baby yarn - yellow
1 skein baby yarn - lavender
1 crochet hook size J/10
1 large eyed blunt needle

40in. x 40in

one block measures 8in x 8in

STITCH EXPLANATION:

Cluster (CL) Keeping last loop of each dc on hook, work 3 dc in st indicated; yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

Cluster (CL) Keeping last loop of each dc on hook, work 3 dc in st indicated; yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

BLOCK I (make 8) WHITE
Sc-tbl Stitch
Ch 27.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 26 sc.
Row 2 Ch 1, turn. Sc in back loop only of each st across.
Rep (Row 2) 31 times more. Fasten off.

BLOCK II (make 9) YELLOW
Sc/Dc Stitch
Ch 26.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 25 sc.
Row 2 Ch 2, turn (counts as first dc). Dc in next sc and in each sc across.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn. Sc in each dc across. Rep (Rows 2 and 3) 8 times more. Fasten off.

BLOCK III (make 8) LAVENDER
Cluster Stitch Ch 26.
Row 1 (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across - 25 sc.
Row 2 Ch 2, turn (counts as first dc), CL in next sc; *ch 1, skip 1 sc, CL in next sc; rep from * to last dc, dc in last sc.
Row 3 Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc and in each CL and ch1-space across to t-ch; sc in top of t-ch. Rep (Rows 2 and 3) 8 times more. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew blocks together, following diagram for placement.
Rnd 1 From RS, join yarn with slip st in upper right corner. * Work sc evenly spaced across top to next corner, 3 sc in corner space; work sc evenly spaced along side to next corner, 3 sc in corner space; repeat from * around, join with slip st to first sc.
Rnd 2 In corner space, (ch 3, 1 dc, [ch 4, slip st to 4th ch from hook - picot made], 2 dc) in same space, *skip next 2 sc, (2 dc, work picot, 2 dc) in next sc; rep from * around, skip last 2 sc and join with slip st to top of beg ch. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

I am crazy for purple, which is why I wanted to make an afghan that was just plain PLUM CRAZY! LOL! And I wanted to add some type of artistic element, which I did in the way the border and edging was done. This project also allowed me to move up in my crochet experience by doing a scalloped edge!

2 (7oz.) skiens each of: (A) plum, (B) purple, (C) lavender and (D) multi - or colors of your choice
Size K hook
large eye needle

54" wide x 58" long

1 block measure 8 1/2 inches wide and 10 inches long

DIRECTIONS:

BLOCKS (make 15) (4 of color A-4 of color B-4 of color C-3 of color D)

With color (A), chain 25
ROW 1: SC second chain from hook and each ch across-24sc
continue rows of sc until you have completed about 36 rows, or your block is aprox. 10 inches long
Make 4 blocks with color (A)

With color (B), repeat pattern above and make 4 blocks
With color (C), repeat pattern above and make 4 blocks
With color (D), repeat pattern above and make 3 blocks

ASSEMBLY:

With large-eyed, blunt needle and tails, sew Rectangles tog following Construction Diagram for placement.

TOP BORDER

Row 1 With RS of Blanket facing, join A in top right corner st, ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 18 ch, continue to work sc stitches evenly spaced across top edge;
Row 2 - 6
ch 1, turn to start 2nd row and sc across to end. Complete 6 sc rows of color (A)
Rows 7 - 12
change color to color (B), sc 6 rows of color (B)
Row 13 - 18
change color to color (C), sc 6 rows of color (C) at row 18, fasten off

LEFT SIDE BORDER

Row 1 With RS facing, join A in top left corner in last st of Row 19 of Top Border, ch 1, work sc evenly spaced across left side edge to bottom left corner; turn.
Row 2 - 6
ch 1, turn to start 2nd row and sc across to end. Complete 6 sc rows of color (A)
Rows 7 - 12
change color to color (B), sc 6 rows of color (B)
Row 13 - 18
change color to color (C), sc 6 rows of color (C) at row 18, fasten off

BOTTOM BORDER

Row 1 With RS facing, join A in bottom left corner in last st of Row 19 of Left Border, ch 1, work sc evenly spaced across bottom edge to bottom right corner; turn.
Row 2 - 6
ch 1, turn to start 2nd row and sc across to end. Complete 6 sc rows of color (A)
Rows 7 - 12
change color to color (B), sc 6 rows of color (B)
Row 13 - 18
change color to color (C), sc 6 rows of color (C) at row 18, fasten off

RIGHT SIDE BORDER

Row 1 With RS facing, join A in bottom right corner in last st of Row 19 of Bottom Border, ch 1, work sc evenly spaced across right side edge to top right corner; turn.
Row 2 - 6
ch 1, turn to start 2nd row and sc across to end. Complete 6 sc rows of color (A)
Rows 7 - 12
change color to color (B), sc 6 rows of color (B)
Row 13 - 18
change color to color (C), sc 6 rows of color (C) at row 18, fasten off
With A, sew bottom edge of Top Border to corresponding sts on side edge of Right Side Border.

EDGING

Rnd 1 With RS facing, join D in top right corner, ch 1, sc evenly spaced around, working 3 sc in each corner st, sc across each short edge, and sc across each long edge; join with slip st in first sc.
Rnd 2 ch 1, sc evenly spaced around, working 3 sc in each corner st, sc across each short edge, and sc across each long edge; join with slip st in first sc.
Rnd 3 Ch 3 in corner and connect with st, chain 2 and begin a rnd of dc beginning in second ch
Rnds 4 - 5 Ch 3 in corner and connect with st in first ch stitch, Ch 1, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in each corner sc; join with slip st in first sc.

Rnd 6 - Scalloped edge -
Turn so right side is facing you, and chain 3, work 4 double crochets into the first (corner) stitch, *skip next 3 stitches, single crochet in next (4th) stitch, work 5 double crochets into next stitch, repeat from * to last stitches.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Made Afghan for one of my daughters for Christmas which was my own design.

Used 100% Acrylic Yarn
(I) Hook
6 skeins of yarn in color of your choice

I don't remember the size. However, you can make it as big as you like.

Simple shell stitch

Granny Square pattern, shell stitch.
I did two rolls of half dc stitch for edging.

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This Blanket was requested by my Oldest son Matthew. He is 7 years old. He went to Wal-Mart with me to pick his Yarn and Hook size. I am unable to remember the yarn color It might be Mexicana.

I used a Q hook with the Triple stitch. I chained 120. I used 2-3 skeins of mexicana yarn.

I don't know. I did it to fit a twin bed.

to fit twin

Triple

This Is the Blanket I made for my Best Friend Marci. There wasn't a patteren I made it up. This was one of my first blankest made.
GAil

I used a K hook. I made two planels. Each plane used 5 skeins of watercolor Redheart yarn. Then I made a boarder of Lavender Redheart yarn. Each planel got four rounds. Then I whip stitched the two planels together. Then I did a finishing stitch around the whole blanket 4x. This was a blanket I made up myself. I do that alot.

Not sure. It fit her.

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It was all done in Doubles.