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Patchwork Lacy Crochet Afghan

This patchwork Lacy Crochet Afghan is one of the most dynamic crochet throw patterns out there. These warm, woodsy colors make it a favorite for the fall months. With its lacy intricacy, this crochet blanket pattern will have all of your friends and family in awe. The deep browns, reds, and purples create leaf-life motifs that would look absolutely perfect in a rustic lodge. You're sure to be proud of the finished project.

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

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

Materials:

  • Bernat® Super Value (197 g / 7 oz) (350 m / 382 yds) Main Color (MC): Steel Blue Heather (53014) - 2 balls; Contrast A: Plum Heather (53309) - 2 balls; Contrast B: Teal Heather (53203) - 1 ball; Contrast C: Taupe Heather (953015) - 1 ball; Contrast D: Rustic Heather (53521) - 1 ball; Contrast E: Oatmeal (53010) - 1 ball
  • Crochet hook: Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Size: Approx 47 x 57 ins [119.5 x 144.5 cm]

Gauge: One Motif = Approx 5 ins [12.5 cm] square

Abbreviations: Approx = Approximately, Ch = Chain(s), Dc = Double crochet, Hdc = Half double crochet, Rep = Repeat, Rnd(s) = Round(s), Sc = Single crochet, Sl st = Slip stitch, Sp(s) = Space(s), St(s) = Stitch(es), Tog = Together, Yoh = Yarn over hook

INSTRUCTIONS:

Note: Motifs are joined tog as the final rnd of each motif is worked. After 1st Motif is complete, join all subsequent motifs to each other as you work. Follow Diagram IV for Motif placement (see below).

 

MOTIF 1:

With 1st Color, ch 4. Join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.

1st Round: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 15 dc in ring. Join 2nd Color with sl st to top of ch 3. 16 dc.

2nd Round: With 2nd Color, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. Miss next dc. 7 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc.** 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. Join with sl st to first sc. Break 2nd Color.

3rd Round: Join 3rd Color with sl st to center dc of any 7-dc group. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Ch 2. (2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next sc. Ch 2.** 1 sc in center dc of next 7-dc group. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. Join A with sl st to first sc.

4th Round: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *3 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 2 dc. 3 sc in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 2 dc. 4 sc in next ch-2 sp.** 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. Join with sl st to first sc. Break A.

5th Round: Join MC with sl st in next sc (beside joining sl st). Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc. *Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) all in next corner sc.** (Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc) 4 times. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. (Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc) twice. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

 

MOTIF 1-A (make 11): Work as for Motif 1, using E as 1st Color, B as 2nd Color and C as 3rd Color.

MOTIF 1-B (make 11): Work as for Motif 1, using B as 1st Color, C as 2nd Color and E as 3rd Color.

MOTIF 1-C (make 11): Work as for Motif 1, using A as 1st Color, D as 2nd Color and E as 3rd Color.

 

MOTIF 2:

With 1st Color, ch 5. Join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.

1st Round: Ch 1. 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.

2nd Round: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. (Ch 8. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 5. 1 sc in next sc) 3 times. Ch 8. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 5. Join with sl st to first sc. Break 1st Color.

3rd Round: Join 2nd Color with sl st to top of any ch-5 sp. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Ch 4. 1 sc in top of next ch-8 sp. Ch 4.** 1 sc in top of next ch-5 sp. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. Join with sl st to first sc.

4th Round: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *4 sc in next ch-4 sp. Ch 5. 5 sc in next ch-4 sp.** 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. Join A with sl st to first sc.

5th Round: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 5 sc in next ch-5 sp. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Rep from * 3 times more, ending last rep with 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Break A.

6th Round: Join MC with sl st in center sc of any corner 5 sc. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) all in same sp as sl st. *(Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc) 4 times.** Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) all in next sc. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

 

MOTIF 2-A (make 11): Work as for Motif 2, using D as 1st Color and E as 2nd Color.

MOTIF 2-B (make 11): Work as for Motif 2, using MC as 1st Color and C as 2nd Color.

MOTIF 2-C (make 11): Work as for Motif 2, using A as 1st Color and E as 2nd Color.

 

MOTIF 3:

With 1st Color, ch 5. Join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.

1st Round: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 3 dc in ring. (Ch 3. 4 dc in ring) 3 times. Ch 3. Join 2nd Color with sl st to top of ch 3. 4 groups of 4 dc.

2nd Round: With 2nd Color, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Working over 1st rnd, yoh and draw up a long loop in ring. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – long hdc made. *Ch 3. Long hdc. 1 sc in each of next 4 dc. Long hdc. Rep from * twice more. Ch 3. Long hdc. Join 3rd Color with sl st to first sc.

3rd Round: With 3rd Color, ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 4 sts. *(3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp.** 1 dc in each of next 6 sts. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. 1 dc in last st. Join A with sl st to first sc.

4th Round: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each of next 7 dc. *3 sc in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 12 dc. Rep from * twice more. 3 sc in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of last 4 dc. Join with sl st to first sc. Break A.

5th Round: Join MC with sl st in center sc of any corner 3 sc. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) all in same sp as sl st. *(Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc) 4 times.** Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) all in next sc. Rep from * twice more, then rep from * to ** once. Ch 3. Miss next 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.


MOTIF 3-A (make 11): Work as for Motif 3, using B as 1st Color, A as 2nd Color and C as 3rd Color.
MOTIF 3-B (make 11): Work as for Motif 3, using D as 1st Color, E as 2nd Color and C as 3rd Color.
MOTIF 3-C (make 11): Work as for Motif 3, using E as 1st Color, C as 2nd Color and MC as 3rd Color.
 

*To join Motifs as you work: While working final rnd of each Motif, work each side of Motif as follows: * (Ch 1. Join with sl st to corresponding ch-3 sp of joining Motif. Ch 1. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc) 4 times. Ch 1. Join with sl st to corresponding ch-3 loop of joining Motif. Ch 1. Miss next 2 sc. (1 sc. Ch 2. Join with sl st to corresponding corner ch-5 loop of joining Motif. Ch 2. 1 sc) all in next sc. Rep from * around, joining sides as needed.

EDGING:

1st Round: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in bottom right corner ch-5 sp of Motif 2-C. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in same sp as sl st. *(Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp) 5 times. Ch 3. 1 sc in joining sp between Motifs.* Rep from * to * up right side of Afghan, ending with ch 3. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in corner ch-5 sp. Rep from * to * across top of Afghan, ending with ch 3. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in corner ch-5 sp. Rep from * to * down side of Afghan, ending with ch 3. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in corner ch-5 sp. Rep from * to * across bottom of Afghan, ending with ch 3. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd Round: Sl st in next ch-5 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in same sp. *Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to next corner ch-5 sp. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in corner ch-5 sp. Rep from * around, ending with ch 3. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
 

 

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