Rainbow Sherbet Afghan

Rainbow Sherbet Throw

It's pretty obvious how this Rainbow Sherbet Afghan got its name - the bright colors will definitely remind you of the sweet frozen treat of rainbow sherbet. Bright and cool colors come together to create a visually appealing design that will add a pop of color to any room of your house. The funky zigzag design of this free crochet afghan pattern is fun to create. It's the perfect pattern to make for spring and summer months.

Intermediate

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge4 sc and 3 ch-1 spaces across = 2” (5 cm); first 3 rows = 1.25” (3.1 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain gauge.

Finished SizeThrow measures 44” (111.7 cm) x 54” (137.1 cm).

Materials List

Red Heart® Classic™:
- 4 skeins 730 Grenadine A
- 2 skeins each 579 Light Lavender B, 513 Parakeet C, 246 Sea Coral D, 111 Eggshell E and 001 White G
- 1 skein 681 Mist Green F
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6.00 mm [US J-10]

NOTE: To change color, pull up a loop in first ch-1 space with Right Side facing, ch 1, sc in same space to begin row. Work 7 sc between points and Vs of chevrons. Border is optional.

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C etc; ch = chain; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

THROW

With A, ch 215.
Row 1 (Right Side): Working in back loop of ch, sc in second ch from hook; *[ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch] 5 times, ch 1, skip next ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch; [ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch ] 6 times, **skip 2 ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **; ch 1, turn – 8 chevron points.
Row 2 (Wrong Side): Sc in next ch-1 space. * [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 space] 5 times, ch 1, skip next sc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch-2 space, [ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next ch-1 space] 6 times, **skip next 2 sc, sc in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **, ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-8: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off.
Repeat Row 2, working the following stripe sequence 4 times:
- 1 row B
- 4 rows C
- 1 row B
- 6 rows D
- 1 row E
- 4 rows F
- 3 rows B
- 3 rows G
- 8 rows A
Fasten off.

BORDER:

With B and Right Side facing, draw up a loop in Row 2 at bottom right; working along right side, *ch 2, skip 1 row end, slip st in end of next row end*; repeat from * to * along side to corner, ending with ch 2, skip 1 row end; (slip st, ch 2, slip st) in corner sc; working across top, [ch 2, skip next sc, slip st in next ch-1 space] 6 times, **ch 2, skip next sc, (slip st, ch 2, slip st) in next ch-2 space, [ch 2, skip next sc, slip st in next ch-1 space] 6 times, ch 2, skip 2 sc, slip st in next ch-1 space, [ch 2, skip next sc, slip st in next ch-1 space] 5 times**; repeat from ** to ** across top to corner; ch 2, (slip st, ch 2, slip st) in corner sc; working along left side, repeat from * to * along side to corner, ending with ch 2, skip 1 row end; (slip st, ch 2, slip st) in corner ch; working across bottom, [ch 2, skip next ch, slip st in next ch-1 space] 6 times, ch 2, skip 2 chs, slip st in next ch-1 space, [ch 2, skip next ch, slip st in next ch-1 space] 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch, (slip st, ch 2, slip st) in next ch-2 space***; repeat from *** to *** across bottom to corner; ch 2, skip next row end, slip st in beginning row end. Fasten off.

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princess6860504

Apr 30, 2018

Is the entire afghan worked in the back loop only (BLO)? That would be something different that I haven't seen in a chevron stitch blanket. The random widths of the stripes give it great interest versus the even rows of color that we normally see worked. I'd love to use the Loops Threads Impeccable yarn for this. The color choices are for me!

Zeemer

Jul 08, 2016

Love the colors of this Rainbow Sherbet afghan. Dark pink and aqua blue in chevron design. The pattern found in front of the page is appreciated for easy access to crocheters.

tazziin20 6006192

Sep 09, 2014

I found that the best method is to count your chains as you make them. Just insure that you have 6 chains between points. However, I am ending up with going 'up' at the end of the row, instead of down as the pattern seems to call for. (I hope that makes sense.)

salangej1 2622449

Feb 13, 2014

I also am having problems with pattern. I can't get it to come out right. Iv'e checked for corrections but there aren't any. I love the colors and the pattern looks beautiful. Any help out there.

Shirleyeck 8648478

Aug 20, 2013

I have been trying to start this afghan and for some reason I cannot get it to work to the end I always am short stiches to complete the end and I do not have enough chevron points. Has anyone else had this problem or is it only me? Is 225 ch correct? I love it bought the yarn but can't get it to work.