Magnolia Afghan

Make this Magnolia Afghan and add a feminine touch to any room of your house. This free crochet afghan pattern is crocheted using Lion Brand Homespun yarn in any color of your choice. Floral motifs make this crocheted blanket a perfect pattern to crochet during the spring and summer months. The medallions are sewn together in a long strip to form the medallion panel in the middle. It measures 48 by 60 inches when complete. Bulky yarn is used to complete this crochet blanket, so it's sure to keep you warm and toasty. Use crochet hook size J-10

Intermediate

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

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

Crochet Gauge11 dc + 6 rows = 4 in. (10 cm).

1 Medallion = 15 x 15 in. (38 x 38 cm) square

Finished Size48 x 60 in. (122 x 152.5 cm)

Materials List

LION BRAND HOMESPUN (Art. #790) #315 Tudor, 7 skeins (or color of your choice)
LION BRAND crochet hook size J-10 (6 mm)
LION BRAND stitch markers
LION BRAND large-eyed blunt needle
Assembly Diagram
Stitch Diagram

Pattern

Medallion Panel (make 4)

Leaving a long yarn tail, ch 8; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 16 sc in ring; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as hdc, ch 2), *skip next st, hdc in next st, ch 2; rep from * around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch—8 ch-2 sp.
Rnd 3: *Sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, dc in next 7 ch, sc in last 2 ch, sl st in same ch-2 sp of Rnd 2; ch 2, turn, skip sl st and next 2 sc, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 4 times, sc in beg ch; ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, sc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next st, (dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next st) 3 times, 2 sc in beg ch-2 sp, sc in same ch-2 sp of Rnd 2 (petal made); rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc—8 petals. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join yarn with sc in point of any petal, ch 7, dtr2tog over 3rd dc from point of current petal and 3rd dc from point of next petal, ch 7, *sc in point of next petal, ch 7, dtr2tog over 3rd dc from point of current petal and 3rd dc from point of next petal, ch 7; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc—16 ch-7 sp.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp, sc in next dtr2tog, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp, *sc in next sc, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp, sc in next dtr2tog, 7 sc in next ch-7 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc—128 sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), dc in same st as join, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 7 times, ch 1, skip next st, *(dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 7 times, ch 1, skip next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch—72 ch-sp.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, (sc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp) 8 times, *sc in next dc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, (sc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp) 8 times; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Thread beg tail through sts of first rnd and pull tight to close center opening. Sew Medallions together in a long strip to form the Medallion Panel.

Side Triangle (make 6)

Ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 5, sk next 3 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across—5 ch-5 sp.
Rows 2–5: Turn, sl st to 3rd ch of first ch-5 space, ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space; rep from * across—1 ch-5 sp.
Border Rnd: Work sc evenly spaced around Triangle; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Following diagram, sew Side Triangles to Medallion Panel.

Corner Triangle (make 4)

Ch 14.
Row 1: Work Row 1 of Side Triangle—3 ch-5 sp.
Rows 2 and 3: Work Rows 2 and 3 of Side Triangle—1 ch-5 sp.
Next (Border) Rnd: Work sc evenly spaced around Triangle; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Following diagram, sew Corner Triangles to corners of Medallion Panel.

Narrow Side Panel

Ch 36.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (beg ch counts as first dc) and in each ch across—34 dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each st across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures same length as Medallion Panel. Fasten off. Following diagram, sew Narrow Panel to Medallion Panel.

Wide Side Panel

With RS facing, join yarn with sl st in top corner of Medallion Panel.
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work dc evenly spaced across long edge of Medallion Panel.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each st across.
Rows 3-30: Rep Row 2. Fasten off.

Finishing - Border

With RS facing, join yarn with sc anywhere along edge of Afghan.
Rnd 1: Sc evenly spaced around outside edge, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Work reverse sc (sc worked from left to right) in each st around. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Medallion Panel - Click to Enlarge
Stitch Diagram - Click to Enlarge

Abbreviations

dtr2tog: (Yarn over) 3 times, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times; (yarn over) 3 times, insert hook in next indicated st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times; yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

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Morehouse17

Nov 18, 2018

This is a beautiful afghan. I am not a big fan of the colors selected but I just love the motif used to create this magnolia. I am not really sure what color would make this stand out more but I just feel like something is missing. I feel making more motifs could easily make this appropriate to fit any size bed.

Daughter of Light

Nov 28, 2017

I love the beautiful and earthy feel this Magnolia afghan has! It will be an appropriate reminder of the Magnolia in my front yard! It is great that you included the diagrams as well. This one is just begging to be made. There are sooo many beautiful colors of this yarn you can individualize it till your heart is content. That is if you can choose just one color!

JaneEK

Nov 26, 2017

This exquisite afghan reminds me of some antique lace bedspreads Ive seen in museums. You could work the afghan is directed, or just work up the magnolia portion and either sew it over a section of a blanket as a large trim, or use it as an inlay between fabric sections. Whatever you decide to do, be prepared for some major blocking to keep the magnolias in shape. The pattern is available as a free download from Lion Brand as well.

Hippie Chick

Jul 11, 2017

Very feminine and very delicate looking afghan from Lion Brand and using a bulky yarn and large hook did not take away from that. This will work up super fast with such a large hook. Its the perfect size for using as a cover over your bed and for snuggling on the sofa when its cold.

Mgardner125 814195 6

Feb 09, 2017

I'm having trouble with round 3 and was wondering if anyone could help me or is there a video? Please help I love this and am making it for my mom who is moving out of the country soon so I want it to be a housewarming gift for her new house.

Mgardner125 814195 6

Feb 09, 2017

I love this pattern and I'm crocheting it right now but I'm stuck on round 3 and I wasn't wondering if anyone could help? Please I need some guidance.

mulberrygalprinces s

Dec 20, 2016

I made this last year for a friends daughters wedding shower. I made it in a lighter weight because I don't like working with the suggested one and also because we live in Florida.her bedroom was done in a sorta beach motiff so I did it in cream/pale coral/pale turquoise . It came out beautifully.about six months ago she asked me to make one for a friend of hers and the snowball effect took over. I have made five all together. They pick out the colors and just tell me the size. Why do people seem to have so many king size beds?? Lol

kd10451

Oct 11, 2016

I used Aran yarn instead of the homespun and liked how it turned out. I blocked the magnolias at the same time so they'd be a consistent size. I really love what GrammyGwen did with the pattern and am now trying to do something similar. Thank you for the inspiration GrammyGwen!

Zeemer

Jul 08, 2016

From afar, this looks like a knitted blanket. This looks elegant by its current color but it will look great in a darker color, probably navy blue or maybe pastel color. It helps that the pattern is right on the front page.

grammygwen

May 14, 2015

Thank you for this pattern, I fell in love with the flower medallions, I made mine different, I added a pic for you to see.

arnts1ta

Mar 30, 2016

What a wonderful job! Love the colors you used on your project too! Was this a difficult pattern to complete? I saw it and thought this would be perfect in all gray to go with my bedding in the master bedroom. Any tips or hints on how to complete this project smoothly without having to start over!?

AL 4671

Dec 31, 2014

I am putting this at the top of my 'to do' list

janetlynn 7224872

Aug 14, 2014

This looks beautiful. But I won't do it in Homespun, as that yarn is so difficult to crochet. This is on my To-Do list.

luvenia48 7760129

Aug 07, 2013

I am pretty much self taught and have a huge problem following the written pattern. Is there by chance a video teaching how to make this Afghan. I would love to make it.

jubeg 2180875

May 13, 2013

Do you have a full bed version? I just love the look, but I am unable to modify a pattern.. :(

scaperbot

May 20, 2013

jubeg I've not been crocheting for long but this pattern looks fairly easy to modify The pattern says each medallion is x so each extra medallion will add about that much to the width If you add one the blanket will be or two extra medallions will make it about across For each extra medallion you'll need two extra side triangles You won't need any extra corner triangles because those just go in the four corners For the narrow side panel the pattern actually says to just keep crocheting rows until the side panel is as long as the medallions that are stitched together For the wide side panel you crochet that directly to the medallion strip so no measuring required The only thing is I don't know how many extra skeins of yarn that would take This pattern is going in my must-do pile and I'm with you I really…Read More want to make it full size not just throw size

scaperbot

May 20, 2013

Forgot to add: You'll need to adjust the width of the narrow and wide panels depending on how many extra medallions you add. Full size blankets are usually about 80"x90", so you'll need to add enough rows to the wide and narrow panels to add another 32" or so to the length if you add two extra medallions.