Beginner Crochet Baby Afghan
Baby blankets always make an excellent baby shower gift because they are sentimental and treasured for years to come. This Beginner Crochet Baby Afghan is especially great because of how easy it is to crochet.
If you've been wondering how to crochet a blanket, this free crocheted afghan is a great pattern to start with. Four squares of each color are needed and it measures approximately 26 by 33.5 inches when complete.
Difficulty LevelBeginner
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
SIZE
About 26 x 33 1/2 in. (65 x 85.5 cm)
MATERIALS
- LION BRAND® JAMIE (Art. #881)
#108 Blue Bonnet 2 balls (A)
#157 Sunshine 2 balls (B)
#133 Peachy 2 balls (C)
#106 Little Boy Blue 2 balls (D)
#100 Angel White 2 balls (E)
or colors of your choice - LION BRAND® crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm)
- LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle
- Assembly Chart
GAUGE
14 half double crochet + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
SQUARES (make 4 in each color)
Chain 24.
Row 1: Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across – 22 stitches.
Rows 2-13: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Following diagram, sew Squares together. Weave in ends.
Find this pattern and more in our free eBook The Most Popular Patterns for Afghans: 16 Knit and Crochet Afghan Patterns from Lion Brand.
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Cheryl Y
Oct 10, 2018
This is a good one for beginners, and I'm thankful that this isn't made of granny squares.. I love the colors and think anyone would like to get this as a gift. I didn't see the diagram to sew Squares together. Is there a link somewhere? But I guess you can just whip stitch the squares together in what ever color pattern you wish. Looking forward to making this one. Thank you for sharing this free crochet pattern.
mulberrygalprinces s
Dec 08, 2017
This is a great project for a newbie. The stitches used are just basic, you can take your time, making a square at a time, use up your scraps and don't have to remember where you left off. I am going to get the ladies I teach crochet to down load this one.
princess6860504
Nov 30, 2017
I think the Jamie from Lion Brand is an older, or old yarn, isn't it? I seem to remember this one from several years ago. I know that they change yarns from time to time, so I am surprised to see this one is still around. The randomness of the colored squares is eye-catching.
Tammy
Jul 06, 2017
Beginner and beautiful. I love to crochet, but find that I really have not progressed much beyond the beginner stage. That being said, there are beautiful patterns like this that can be made by the most novice us all. I can envision this in all different color schemes. Definitely a pattern to keep. I will be making this very soon.
jones9 7918936
Jun 19, 2016
I made all of these squares, and I think the 13 rows is wrong as that would really stretch the squares. I counted the rows off the pattern picture and there are at least 19 of them. I am so disappointed in this pattern!
mulberrygalprinces s
May 10, 2016
I have been crocheting for 50 years but still like to fall back on a simple stitch item from time to time.this one is going onto my list of ones to keep. I may change the color pattern though. If I know the sex of the baby, for example a boy, I will do it in blue and white squares or pink and white for a girl. Then run a row or two of the same colors around the outside to finish it off.
mmcc29651 6497702
Apr 10, 2014
while the blocks are easy it's like they went brain dead after that diagram on how blocks fit together doesn't show actual sewing never said what color you have 5 different colors none match probably would not make agian
rivera7441 1116690
Aug 11, 2013
I HAVE PURCHASED SUPPLIES FROM HERCHNERS FOR YEARS. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WITH THE INTERNET. I DO NOT KNIT I ONLY CROCHET IT IS GREST TO SEE THE SAMPLES FROM MY CHAIR
sterlingj 7766285
Jun 04, 2013
I know how to sew the squares together, but what color do you sew them with? For example, a peach square to a yellow square.. What color?
Soapy
Nov 30, 2017
My suggestion is to make one (or two) rows of single crochet around EACH square using white yarn. Then join squares using white yarn. It would make each square really stand out.
troll5372 5253253
May 08, 2013
How do you sew them together ? With the yarn ?
ShadowsMom53
May 08, 2013
Here are links to a couple tutorials that might help you http www youtube com watch NR feature endscreen v WY OcsqqE http www youtube com watch v PL paWaUODI I suspect these squares were joined using the whip-stitch from the wrong side technique - the last technique shown in the second video But the above pattern is a bit tricky since there are stitches per row and rows in each square So when you rotate the squares as shown in the diagram you won't be matching stitch for stitch and row for row You'll have to match up stitches on one square to rows on the other I would probably pin the corners smooth out the sqaures and match them up as evenly as possible as you join them Don't worry if it's not perfect If you blow up their picture you can see theirs isn't perfect either The other…Read More option would be to put an edging on each square so that you would have an equal number of stitches on each side for joining But that would change the look of the finished afghan a little bit I hope this helps you Do you know someone who is an experienced crocheter Or maybe your yarn store can point you to someone Us happy hookers are generally eager to help newbies and to share our tips and tricks Good luck
VeryJoyful
May 08, 2013
"Sew squares together." THAT is the hard part. I wonder why pattern writers assume I know how to do that, especially on "beginner" patterns like this one.
ShadowsMom53
May 08, 2013
Hi Very Joyful! I posted a reply to this same question from troll5372 5253253. (It's probably just above your question!) See what I wrote to her and I hope it helps you! Good luck!
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