This striped afghan crochet pattern is not only easy to adjust in size, but it is also easy and mindless to work on. I don’t know about you, but I love mindless crochet patterns such as this one.
Fall Striped Afghan
Growing up, fall was always my favorite season of the year. It was the season to finish up the work in the fields and return back to school. For me it meant rest and relaxation. Not sure if that is why, but I’d say that fall has the most beautiful colors of all the seasons. Yes, summer and spring have some bright and beautiful colors, but in my eyes they cannot compete with the beauty you see in the fall.
This afghan is crocheted with the crossed half double crochet and single crochet rows making it really easy to crochet it to any size. As for the color sequence use any colors that you want for any season or holiday. I think it would look lovely in Christmas stripes as well.
Other afghan patterns that you might enjoy are this striped blanket, the alternating afghan or this broomstick popcorn afghan.
Fall Striped Afghan Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (4 colors)
I did not keep an exact count as I used up my scraps when I first started, but I’ll give you a rough idea as to how much you’ll need. You might need more or less.
CA = Color A – about 5-6 balls.
CB = Color B – about 3 balls.
CC = Color C – about 1 ball.
CD = Color D – about 1 ball.
Hook Size: H/8-5.00mm or a larger hook if you want.
Measurements:
Gauge: 3″ over 10 sts and 8 pattern rows. Gauge is not important, however.
Finished Size: Make it basically any size. Mine measures 62″ wide and 76″ long.
Abbreviations:
CA = Color A
CB = Color B
CC = Color C
CD = Color D
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
FO = Fasten Off
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Rep = Repeat
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Notes and Special Instructions:
Use any colors that you want, but I used the following:
CA = Buff (Red Heart Super Saver)
CB = Brown (Red Heart Comfort)
CC = Carrot (Red Heart Super Saver)
CD = Off-White (Red Heart Comfort)
The new colors are joined at the last step of last stitch in previous row.
Carry CA up along the edge to make it easier. All other colors will need cutting after completion in order to avoid a bulky edge.
Pattern Instructions
With CA, ch 201 or any multiple of 2 plus 1.
Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook and into each ch across. (200 sts) Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc in first st), *sk next st, hdc in next st, hdc in skipped st; rep from * across to last st; hdc in last st. (200 sts) Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st and in each st across. Turn.
Rows 4-5: With CB, Rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 6-7: With CA, rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 8-9: With CC, rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 10-11: With CA Rep rows 2 and 3
Rows 12-13: With CD, rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 14-15: With CA, rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 16-17: With CC, rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 18-19: With CA, rep rows 2 and 3.
Rows 4-19 establish the color sequence. Repeat until you have reached a desired length ending with rows 6-7. FO.
Color Sequence Close Up
Edging:
Rnds 1-2: Ch 1, sc evenly around working 3 sc into each corner. FO at 2nd rnd. (Choose any color. I was going to use CA, but didn’t have enough so I ended up using CC instead.)
This pattern looks neat! I am looking to make my first afghan, and this is a good contender, since I enjoy HDC and it shouldn’t be possible to lose my place in the pattern (which I’m concerned about on a blanket-sized scale). Would you consider putting it up on Ravelry so I could track it there?
Thanks Geeni. Here is the link to it on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fall-striped-afghan Enjoy :)
Sorry I didn’t find it before, thank you for the link!
:)
I love your blanket so much I decided to try your pattern, it’s fun to work and easy enough, just wondering how long you left your ends of the colors that have to be cut off? Do I leave them just long enough to work in later or work over later or shorter?
Hi Chris, I usually leave about 3-4″ and I crochet over the ends whenever possible. I crochet over them about halfways, and then I go in with a needle later and weave them in the reverse direction so they won’t come out in the wash. Since I don’t leave much length I insert my needle first, thread it, and weave it through. But you can always leave a longer piece of yarn to make it easier on you. Hope that helps. :)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc in first st), *sk next st, hdc in next st, hdc in skipped st
I’m confused … did you mean to say hdc in skipped stitch? what skipped stitch? The first row is basic foundation row … if I’m reading the pattern correctly. I’m wanting to try some new patterns and this looked do-able for my limited experience, but I want to make sure I’m reading the pattern correctly.
CJ, It is known as the cross stitch in crochet. You want to skip (sk) one stitch, hdc in next st, and then hdc in skipped st. These photos might help: https://crochetncrafts.com/how-to-make-the-cross-stitch-in-crochet/
Let me know if you have any other questions. :)
I love the pattern! Thanks for posting