Colorful Chevron Afghan
Inspired by the Missoni for Target collection, this Colorful Chevron Afghan is a beautiful imitation of the infamous Missoni chevron design. Use any colors you want to complete this free crochet afghan pattern. If you'd like yours to match the one shown here, there is a color stripe sequence chart included in the pattern so you're able to easily recreate the crochet design you see here. Add a pop of color to your home with this colorful crocheted afghan.
Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS:
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8 balls Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) for Caron (70% Acrylic/30% Wool ; 167 yds/153 m) yarn in colors:
(A) Magenta(ish)
(B) Chartreuse(ish)
(C) Pumpkin(ish)
(D) Robin’s Egg(ish)
(E) Black(ish)
(F) Taupe(ish)
(G) Red(ish)
(H) Turquoise(ish)
- Size US J hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Tapestry Needle
Finished Size
39” x 36” (97 1/2” x 90 cm)
Gauge
13 sts x 6 rows= 4” (10 cm) in patt stitch
Special Stitch:
3DCtog: Decrease 3 stitches in to one by double-crocheting them together.
NOTE: To make a larger version, increase stitches by multiples of 14 sts + 1. Don't forget to add an additional 3 for your foundation chain!
Directions
With Color A, Ch 130.
Row 1: DC in 4th ch from hook, * DC in each of 5 ch, 3DCtog over next 3 ch, DC in each of 5 ch, [DC, ch, DC] in next ch, repeat from *, ending with 2 DC in last ch. Turn.
Row 2: 3ch, DC in front loop of first DC, * DC in front loop of each of 5 dc, 3DCtog, over front loops of next 3 DC, DC in front loop of each of 5 DC, [DC, ch, DC] in ch sp, repeat from *, ending with 2 DC in 3rd of 3 ch. Turn.
Row 3: As for Row 2, but working in the BACK loops of stitches.
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until blanket measures 36” (90 cm) and switching to Colors B, C, D, E, F, G & H every 4 rows for the first half of blanket, and every 2 rows for the 2nd half, ending with 4 rows of Color A. Use Color Stripe Chart as a guide.
Tie off. Weave in ends.
