Country Charm Crochet Blanket Pattern
There's nothing quite like the special, chic style of a country home. Now you can achieve that look with the Country Charm Crochet Blanket Pattern! This crochet afghan pattern has everything you need to transform your room into a classic country getaway.
Bright colored square and triangle motifs join together to make this amazing crochet blanket pattern. Using the crochet cluster stitch, this crochet blanket will instantly add a touch of whimsy to your home! This afghan radiates spring with its colorful freshness!
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Pat A Contrast A = Color1 Contrast D = Color 2 Contrast B = Color 3
Pat B Contrast D = Color 1 Contrast A = Color 2 Contrast C = Color 3
Pat C Contrast B = Color 1 Contrast C = Color 2 Contrast E = Color 3
Pat D Contrast C = Color 1 Contrast E = Color 2 Contrast A = Color 3
Pat E Contrast E = Color 1 Contrast B = Color 2 Contrast D = Color 3
To join new color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw new color through last 2 loops then proceed in new color.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge13 dc and 6 rows = 4" [10 cm]
Finished SizeApprox 57" x 66" [144.5 x 167.5 cm]. Square Motif approx 6-1/2" [16-1/2 cm]
Materials List
- Lily ® Sugar 'n Cream (70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109m/120 yds) Main Color (MC) (00001 White) 10 balls Contrast A (01009 Soft Teal) 4 balls Contrast B (01222 Country Green) 4 balls Contrast C (01612 Country Yellow) 3 balls Contrast D (01530 Country Red) 4 balls Contrast E (01308 Country Mauve) 4 balls
- Crochet hook: Size 5 mm (U.S. H o r 8) or size needed to obtain gauge
Instructions for SQUARE MOTIF:
Make 15 in Pat C, and 14 each in Pat A, B, D and E.
With Color 1, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring.
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1st rnd: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2). (1 dc. Ch 2) in ring 7 times. Join Color 2 with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5. Break Color 1.
2nd rnd: With Color 2, ch 7 (counts as dc and ch 4). (Yoh and draw up a loop in 4th ch from hook. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook – double cluster made. * 1 dc in next dc. Ch 4. Double cluster in 4th ch from hook. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 7.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. Ch 3. Miss first double cluster. * [( Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through two loops on hook) 3 times. Yoh and draw through all 4 loops on hook – triple cluster made. (Ch 4. Triple cluster) twice] all in next dc. Ch 3. ** 1 sc in next dc. Ch 3. Rep from * twice more, then * to ** once. Join Color 3 with sl st to first sc. Break Color 2.
4th rnd: With Color 3, ch 4 (counts as tr). * 2 tr in next ch - 3 sp. 1 dc in top of next triple cluster. 3 dc in next ch - 4 sp. Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch - 4 sp. 1 dc in top of next triple cluster. 2 tr in next ch - 3 sp. ** 1 tr in next sc. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join MC with sl st to 4th ch of ch 4.
5th rnd: With MC, ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of first 6 sts. *(2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next ch - 3 sp. 1 dc in each of next 13 sts. Rep from * twice more. (2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next ch - 3 sp. 1 dc in each of last 6 sts. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
Fasten off.
Instructions for TRIANGLE MOTIF:
Make 6 in Pat A, and 5 each in Pat B, C, D and E. With Color 1, ch 6.
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1st row: (RS). [1 dc. (Ch 2. 1 dc) 3 times] all in 6th ch from hook (missed ch - 5 counts as dc and ch 2. Join Color 2. Break Color 1. Turn.
2nd row: With Color 2, ch 7 (counts as dc and ch 4). Double cluster in 4th ch from hook. * 1 dc in next dc. Ch 4. Double cluster in 4th ch from hook. Rep from * to last ch - 7 sp. 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch 7. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). (1 dc. Ch 4. Triple cluster) all in first dc. Ch 3. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 3. [(Triple cluster. Ch 4) twice. Triple cluster] all in next dc. Ch 3. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 3. (Triple cluster. Ch 4. Double cluster) all in 4th ch of ch 7. Join Color 3. Break Color 2. Turn.
4th row: With Color 3, ch 5 (counts as dc and ch - 2). 3 dc in next ch - 4 sp. 1 dc in top of next triple cluster. 2 tr in next ch - 3 sp. 1 tr in next sc. 2 tr in next ch - 3 sp. 1 dc in top of next triple cluster. 3 dc in next ch - 4 sp. Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch - 4 sp. 1 dc in top of next triple cluster. 2 tr in next ch - 3 sp. 1 tr in next sc. 2 tr in next ch - 3 sp. 1 dc in top of next triple cluster. 3 dc in last ch - 4 sp. Ch 2. 1 dc in top of last cluster. Join MC. Break Color 3. Turn.
5th rnd: With MC, ch 8 (counts as dc and ch 5). 2 dc in first ch - 2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 13 sts. (2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next ch - 3 sp . 1 dc in each of next 13 sts. (2 dc. Ch 5. 3 dc) in last ch - 2 sp. Do not turn. Work 17 dc evenly across rem side of triangle. 2 dc in next ch - 2 sp. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 8.
Fasten off.
Instructions for FINISHING:
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Join motifs as shown in diagram.
Instructions for BORDER:
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With RS facing, join MC with sl st to any right corner ch - 5 sp.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same ch - 5 sp. Ch 3. 2 sc in next ch - 5 sp – corner made. * 1 sc in each of next 23 dc. Sc2tog over next 2 ch - 5 sps. Rep from * around, working corner in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 7 sc in next ch - 3 sp. 1 sc in next sc – corner cluster made. * Miss nex 2 sc. 7 dc in next sc. Miss next sc. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * around, working corner cluster in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.