Downton Abbey Inspired Crochet Afghan
May we present to you the Downton Abbey Inspired Crochet Afghan, a superb addition to any household. This light and lacy crochet afghan pattern immediately reminded us of one of the most popular TV shows around. Can't you easily see any of the Ladies of Downton wrapping up in this lacy motif? Using the crochet picot stitch and cluster stitch, you'll crochet an effortless lace pattern in just one piece. Full of elegance, this pretty throw will add texture to any room of the house.
Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
- RED HEART® Super Saver®: 5 skeins 313 Aran.
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10].
- Yarn needle.
Measurements: Throw measures 50” x 66”.
Gauge: One motif = 16” across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Special Abbreviations
- cl (cluster) = [yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice all in space or st indicated.
- beg cl (beginning cluster) = ch 2, dc in joining.
- corner group = (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in loop or space indicated.
- picot = slip st in next dc, ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in same dc.
Note:
After the First Motif, all others are joined while working Round 11.
Throw
First Motif
Ch 8; join with a slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 4, 27 tr in ring; join with a slip st to top of ch-4 – 28 sts.
Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as tr, ch 1), * tr in next tr, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in 4th ch of ch-5.
Round 3: (Slip st, ch 1, sc) all in first ch-1 space, * ch 3, sc in next space; repeat from * around; ch 1, hdc in first sc to join and form last loop – 28 loops.
Round 4: Ch 2, dc over hdc, * ch 3, skip next 2 loops, 9 dc in next loop, ch 3, skip next 2 loops, cl in next loop; ch 3 **, cl in next loop; repeat from * around, end at **; skip ch-2, join with a slip st in next dc.
Round 5: Beg cl, * ch 3, [tr in next dc, ch 1] 8 times, tr in next dc **, [ch 3, cl in next cl] twice; repeat from * around, end at **; ch 3, cl in next cl, ch 3; join to beg cl.
Round 6: Beg cl, * [ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space] 8 times, ch 3, cl in next cl, ch 5 **, cl in next cl; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 7: Beg cl, * ch 3, skip next ch-3 loop, [sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 3] 7 times, cl in next cl, ch 3, corner group in next ch-5 loop, ch 3 **, cl in next cl; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 8: Beg cl, * ch 3, skip next ch-3 loop, [sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 3] 6 times, cl in next cl, ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, corner group in next ch-3 space, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3 **, cl in next cl; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 9: Beg cl, * ch 3, skip next ch-3 loop, [sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 3] 5 times, cl in next cl, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, corner group in next ch-3 loop, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3 **, cl in next cl; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 10: Beg cl, * ch 8, holding back last loop on hook, tr in next 4 ch-3 loops, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, ch 8, cl in next cl, ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, corner group in next space, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc, ch 3 **, cl in next cl; repeat from * around, end at **; join.
Round 11: Ch 1, * (sc, ch 5, sc) all in next loop, ch 5; repeat from * around join to first sc – 56 loops. Fasten off.
Second Motif
Work same as First Motif through Round 10.
Joining Round 11: Ch 1, [(sc, ch 5, sc) all in next loop, ch 5] 4 times; now join 2 sides of 2 motifs as follows: sc in corner loop, ch 2, with wrong sides together slip st in corresponding corner loop on First Motif, * ch 2, sc in same loop on Second Motif, ch 2, slip st in next loop on First Motif, ch 2, sc in next loop on Second Motif, ch 2, slip st in next loop on First Motif; repeat from * to next corner loop; ch 2, sc in corner loop on Second Motif, ch 2, slip st in corner loop on First Motif, ch 2, sc in same corner loop on Second Motif – one side joined; ch 5, complete same as for First Motif begin at * on Round 11. Fasten off.
Assembly
Make 3 rows of 4 motifs, joining motifs as before, joining on 2 sides where appropriate, and join corners to previous joining: where 3 or 4 corners meet, slip st in previous joining slip st.
Border
Round 1: With right side facing, attach yarn to any of 4 corner loops; ch 3, 4 dc in same loop, * 3 dc in each ch-5 loop to next corner **, 5 dc in corner ch-5 loop; repeat from * around, end at **; join to top of ch-3.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in joining, sc in next dc, picot, * sc in next 3 dc, picot, ** sc in next 2 dc, picot; repeat from ** to next corner ***; sc in next 3 dc, picot; repeat from * to last st, end at ***; sc in next dc; join with a slip st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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Zeemer
Oct 30, 2018
Wow. A Downtown Abbey accessory! Soo lovely. I can't wait to start this afghan. It looks so lovely. It has a vintage touch to it but that's what actually makes it so lovely and mysterious.
Daughter of Light
Nov 29, 2017
This pattern rates right up there with Cora Crawley herself! How fine and distinguished they both are! It has such a light and airy feel to it. With that open weave I'll look like a lady of leisure for sure. It'll look drop dead gorgeous over my little black dress. Thanks for this exquisite pattern! I think I might even make this up as a unique gift for my auntie.
auntyshanny 880184 7
Jan 21, 2017
This is a lovely pattern. I am currently looking for a shawl/wrap pattern that is lacy and light. I bet that I could use this!
ohiojo1953
Jan 28, 2015
I appreciate that this is made of 'good ole' Red Heart yarn.' So many patterns use materials such as 'the wool of alpaca shorn on the third of the month after the first full moon'' with prices to match.....out of this world!
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