Honestly Easy Tunisian Crochet Afghan Pattern
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Are you a beginner at Tunisian crochet? We've got a pattern especially for you: the Honestly Easy Tunisian Crochet Afghan Pattern. You won't have to be nervous to try this pattern because it's made as an intro to Tunisian crochet.
There are even diagrams for you to follow in addition to printable instructions for this crochet blanket pattern. When it comes to Tunisian crochet, we've got you covered.
You do need the special hook, so if you have one and are looking for afghan crochet hook patterns, this is a fantastic starting project. Otherwise, pick one up and get ready to crochet!
You can choose whichever colors you like most for this crochet afghan, but we do really like the teal and sand colors in the example. This super bulky pattern will definitely keep you warm when the temperature drops.
If you want to be an expert on the stitch before starting this easy afghan pattern, then be sure to check out our Tunisian Crochet How To + 38 Tunisian Crochet Patterns or watch our video tutorial for the afghan stitch right below!
Crochet HookL/11 or 8 mm hook, M/13 or 9 mm hook
Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge9 sts and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) with larger Tunisian hook in pat. 7 sc and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) with smaller hook.
Finished SizeApprox 50" x 60" [127 x 152.5 cm]
Materials List
- Bernat® Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m): Contrast A Teal Dreams (10736) 6 balls or 1310 yds/1197 m; Contrast B Sand (10014) 1 ball or 146 yds/134 m
- Size U.S. M/13 (9 mm) flexible cable Tunisian crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) standard crochet hook for edging
Free Tunisian Afghan Pattern
Tunisian Crochet Blanket Pattern Instructions:
Notes:
- Work all rows with RS of work facing.
- Work into horizontal bumps at back of foundation chain for 1st row.
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STITCHES USED:
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BLANKET
With A and Tunisian hook, ch 102.
1st row: Forward pass: (Right to left). Draw up a loop in 2nd ch from hook. Draw up a loop in each rem ch to end of chain, leaving all loops on hook. 102 sts on hook. Do not turn. -
Return pass: (Left to right after working Forward pass of each row). Yoh and draw through last loop on hook (edge st). *Yoh and draw through 2 loops. Rep from * until 1 loop rem on hook. Do not turn.
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2nd row: Forward Pass: (Right to left). *1 Tps in next st. 1 Tss in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Return pass.
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3rd row: Forward Pass: (Right to left). *1 Tss in next st. 1 Tps in next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 Tss in each of last 2 sts. Return pass.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows for pat until work from beg measures approx 56" [142 cm]. -
Finishing Row: (Right to Left). *Sl st in next vertical bar. Rep from * to end of row. Fasten off.
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BORDER
With smaller standard crochet hook and RS facing, join B with sl st to top right corner of Blanket.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Work sc evenly around entire edge of Blanket having 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around, having 3 sc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.