Green Friendly Afghan
Get eco-friendly by using this crochet afghan pattern. This is an easy pattern and a smart choice for those who care about the environment. Calls for an I/9 hook. Make this free crochet afghan pattern to celebrate Earth Day. The blue and green colors will look great in anyone's living room. The neutral colors are also nice for a Father's Day gift idea.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
One size: 45"/114 cm wide x 50"/127 cm long
MATERIALS
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Caron International's Simply Soft Eco (80% Acrylic, 20% NatureSpunâ„¢ Polyester):
8 oz A, 15 oz B, 12 oz C;
Shown in: #0034 Black (A), #0024 Ocean Mist (B) #0020 Forest Floor (C),
- US size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge.
- Yarn needle
GAUGE
In stitch pattern, 12 sts and 12 rows = 4"/10 cm. Gauge is not critical for this project.
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), Double crochet (dc), Single crochet (sc), Slip stitch (slip st).
NOTES
To change color at end of row: Work last stitch of old color to last yarn over, yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. Drop old color, continue work with new color. You may fasten off the old color or carry it loosely up the side of the piece. If you choose to carry unused colors up the side of the piece, take care to cover these strands when working the border.
THROW
With A, chain 140.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—139 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 3, sk next sc, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sc, ch 3, sk next sc, sc in last sc, changing to B, turn—34 3-sc groups.
Row 3: With B, ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), *3 dc in center sc of next 3-sc group, ch 1; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 1, *sc in next 3 dc, ch1; repeat from * to turning ch, sc in second ch of turning ch, changing to A, turn.
Row 5: With A, ch 1, sc in first sc, *sc around ch-3 sp of Row 2 and ch-1 sps of Rows 3 and 4 simultaneously, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, sc around ch-3 sp of Rows and ch-1 sps of Rows 3 and 4 simultaneously, sc in last sc, turn.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2, changing to C in last st.
Rows 7 and 8: With C, repeat Rows 3 and 4.
Rows 9–149: Maintaining color sequence of 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 2 rows with C; repeat Rows 5–8, then repeat Row 5 once more.
Row 150: Continuing with A, ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten off B and C, do not fasten off A.
BORDER
Rnd 1: Continuing with A, ch 1, sc evenly around all edges of afghan, working 3 sc in each corner; join with slip st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each sc around, working 3 sc in center sc of each 3-sc corner; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.
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dvbrewer48 1927275
Mar 24, 2016
Love the Green Friendly Afghan and am presently crocheting one. Would love to see more afghan patters featuring three colors and only dropping colors at the end of the row instead of fastening off. Thank you.
laurieb 2405860
Jul 05, 2014
Caron Simply Soft Eco yarn is discontinued, so will have to substitute another worsted weight yarn. It's hard to find the so-called green or eco yarns these days.
Vormackt 8240736
Mar 22, 2014
What kind of yarn is this calling for? Do you have a specific brand that works well? The weight alone doesn't tell me enough.
Editor for AllFree CrochetAfghanPatte rns
Mar 26, 2014
The yarn used for this pattern is Caron International's Simply Soft Eco (80% Acrylic, 20% NatureSpun Polyester). It can be purchased from Caron's site or from a local craft store. Thanks - AllFreeCrochet Editors
godsgurl 8635552
Sep 12, 2012
Thank you for all the wonderful free patterns you post here :) I would, however, appreciate it if you could show the completed projects closer up. This particular pattern is very difficult to see. Thanks again!
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