Color Lovers Crochet Afghan

Cozy up by the fireplace with this Color Lovers Crochet Afghan. A variety of different colored yarn is used to work up this pretty pattern by Bernat. Use the recommended colors shown here, or use your imagination to create your own color scheme. It measures approximately 45 inches by 60 inches (excluding the fringe), so it's just the right size to wrap around you as you curl up with favorite book. This intermediate crochet afghan pattern is worked sideways using bulky weight yarn. Choose from two versions.

Intermediate

Crochet HookM/13 or 9 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

MATERIALS

Bernat® Softee® ChunkyTM (3.5 oz/100 g; 108 yds/99 m)

Version I
Contrast A Teal (28203): 1 ball
Contrast B Linen (28021): 1 ball
Contrast C Seagreen (28219): 1 ball
Contrast D Faded Denim (28114): 1 ball
Contrast E Grass (28223): 1 ball
Contrast F Clay (28041): 1 ball
Contrast G Glowing Gold (28607): 1 ball
Contrast H Beetroot (28440): 1 ball
Contrast I Grape (28332): 1 ball
Contrast J Royal Purple (28334): 1 ball
Contrast K Natural (28008): 1 ball
Contrast L Pumpkin (28630): 1 ball

Version II
Contrast A Faded Denim (28114): 4balls
Contrast B Seagreen (28219): 4 balls
Contrast C Natural (28008): 4 balls

Size U.S. M/13 (9 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

SIZE
Approx 45" x 60" [114.5 x 152.5 cm], excluding fringe.

GAUGE
6 sc and 7 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

DIRECTIONS
Notes: Afghan is worked sideways.
Always start each row with RS facing.
Leave 7" [18 cm] yarn tails at beg and end of each row. These tails will be worked into fringe.
Ch 2 at beg of row counts as hdc.

VERSION I
Stripe Pat
With A, work 1 row.
With B, work 1 row.
With C, work 1 row.
With D, work 1 row.
With E, work 1 row.
With F, work 1 row.
With G, work 1 row.
With H, work 1 row.
With I, work 1 row.
With J, work 1 row.
With K, work 1 row.
With L, work 1 row.
These 12 rows form Stripe Pat.

**With A, ch 91, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail at beg.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Fasten off, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail. 90 sc.
2nd row: (RS). Join B with sl st to first sc, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail. Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail.
3rd row: (RS). Join C with sl st to top of ch 2, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail. Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. *1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. Rep from * to end of row. Fasten off, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail.**
4th row: (RS). Join D with sl st to top of ch 2, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail. Ch 1 (does not count as st). 1 tr in rem front loop of first st 2 rows below. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of next 4 sts. *1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. 1 hdc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Fasten off, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail.
5th row: (RS). Join E with sl st to first tr, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail. Ch 2. *1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 4 sts. 1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. 1 hdc in each of last 3 hdc. Fasten off, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail.
6th row: (RS). Join F with sl st to top of ch 2, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail. Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in next tr. *1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. 1 hdc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 3 sts. 1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Fasten off, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail.
7th row: (RS). Join G with sl st to top of ch 2, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail. Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. *1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. 1 hdc in each of next 4 sts. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 tr in rem front loop of next st 2 rows below. 1 hdc in last hdc. Fasten off, leaving a 7" [18 cm] tail.
First 7 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.

Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 3rd to 7th rows until work from beg measures 45" [114.5 cm].

Fringe: Cut yarn 14" [35.5 cm] long. Take 2 strands of appropriate color tog, fold in half and knot into fringe, taking yarn tails from Stripe Pat into fringe across ends of Afghan. Trim fringe evenly.

VERSION II
Stripe Pat
With A, work 1 row.
With B, work 1 row.
With C, work 1 row.
These 3 rows form Stripe Pat.

Work from ** to ** as given for Version I.
4th row: With A, as 4th row of Version I.
5th row: With B, as 5th row of Version I.
6th row: With C, as 6th row of Version I.
7th row: With A, as 7th row of Version I.
First 7 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.

Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 3rd to 7th rows until work from beg measures 45" [114.5 cm].

Fringe: Work as for Version I.

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Zeemer

Oct 29, 2018

I look the colors used here the afghan is colorful and gives you the design as something like a ladder. It depicts a 3D look. I like it.

Delphine Bryant

Sep 23, 2018

This color lovers crochet afghan by Bernat works up in a very pretty pattern. Just for a second it reminds me of the heart monitors used in hospitals with the blip design. For those that love color, this is the pattern to use. Do not forget about all the ends to weave in though, lol.

Morehouse17

Aug 21, 2018

This is absolutely beautiful. I typically fall for the patterns that have minimal color because I am such a plain Jane but this item has been thoroughly thought out and the finished product is phenomenal. I love this afghan and even though I know I will not love the color changes, I will love the finished product. Thanks for sharing this pattern.

princess6860504

May 31, 2018

I actually decided to delve into this one but only recently. It is sitting in my current work in progress pile. It is going to cost you about $50-$60 for your materials. But we all know there are ways around that. I buy my yarn in installments so that I can keep using coupons!

mulberrygalprinces s

Oct 16, 2017

Now this is just right on target for me. II love all of the different colors so it will go with just about anything. And the pattern of it will cover any of my mistakes. It is also a great way to use up all of my left over yarn. Thank you for sharing.

princess6860504

Oct 14, 2017

They say that this afghan is worked sideways. To clarify, does this mean the same thing as corner to corner? I've always been intrigued by this technique of crochet and have yet to try it for myself. I love the look of this, as I am a color lover! I would pick "version I" -)

Lynn K

Apr 30, 2017

Afghans are a huge favorite with me and everyone in our home loves them too. This fabulous riot of colors is going to be beautiful in our family room and I predict squabbles over who get to cuddle under it on the sofa in our coming winter, lol. Our teenage son rather likes version 2 offered above so I may well be making both.

Hippie Chick

Mar 06, 2017

I love this color lovers crochet afghan. Bernat has such wonderful yarn and a wide variety of colors to choose from. I like version 1 better of the 2 shown because it has so many more colors. Bulky afghans are just what you need for curling up at night by the fireplace to read a book. There are so many color combos that could be used with this pattern.

juliemallison 3695 444

Jan 09, 2017

Love this pattern! This is probably a dumb question, but what does "rem" mean? In row 3, this term is used...1 tr in rem front loop. Thanks!

clocke140 2454205

Feb 02, 2018

rem means remaining

dfreeborn1 6841646

Dec 30, 2016

I love this pattern but prefer it in smaller stitches so will probably do mine in a HDC, it is a bit more dense and warm. I think it is sometimes called Apache Tears. Love it!!

cscHrEiNEr584167 9 897563

Dec 30, 2016

I love the look of this afghan. Very interesting pattern. Thank you for providing /sharing this pattern with us.

ladydi265 3416113

Dec 02, 2016

Is there anyway I could see a close up of the way the fringe is done on the "Color Lovers Crochet Afghan"? I am confused on how to do it. Thks Color Lovers Crochet Afghan

AFC Editor Julia

Dec 05, 2016

Hi ladydi, This is a company pattern from Bernat/Yarnspirations, posted with their permission. Their pattern page for this afghan does not have any close-up photos, so there's nothing that I can provide to help you. You can contact Bernat's customer support and see if there's some way they can help you, though! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochet

mindoo 3307953

Jan 10, 2016

I can not print pattern

mama228 6231674

Dec 22, 2014

Is there anyway of changing the pattern by leaving off the 7" tail? I would love this without the tail. Thank you!!

mama228 6231674

Dec 22, 2014

I was wondering if you could leave the 7" tail off and how would the pattern go for that? Thank you!!

mlrichard

Mar 31, 2014

Thank you so much. My Mother made this pattern for years but I never knew how. It's wonderful that I can make one of "her" afghans!!

pinkcaddy7

Feb 14, 2014

I absolutely LOVE this afghan. Would you be able to tell me how to increase the width -- by how many stitches ... if you could email that information to me, I would be so grateful. Thank you so much.