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Crazy Cool Yo-Yo Crochet Afghan

Updated June 05, 2023
Crazy Cool Yo-Yo Crochet Afghan

The Crazy Cool Yo-Yo Crochet Afghan is a classic pattern with a modern twist. With the circular motif based off the popular yo-yo quilt design in sewing; this crochet afghan comes to life. Easy and fun, there's really nothing not to love about this crochet afghan. Choose bright and bold colors, like the green and blue pictured, and this vintage-inspired pattern will turn into a modern-day throw. Or keep it monochromatic for a more vintage look. Either way, this crochet afghan can easily fit into a contemporary or vintage home.

Easy

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

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

Materials:

  • Red Heart® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 656 Real Teal A; 624 Tea Leaf B; 385 Royal C; 512 Turqua D; 672 Spring Green E.
  • Susan Bates® Crochet Hook:5.5mm [US I-9]
  • Yarn needle

Measurements: Throw measures 54” (137 cm) wide x 45” (114.5 cm) long.

Gauge: 1 yo-yo circles = 2¼” (5.5 cm) in diameter; 2 yo-yo’s and 3 sc = 5” (10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.

Notes:

Throw is created by crocheting a long ch and working around it in a round, creating the yo-yo’s. Additional Strips of yo-yo’s are joined as you go.

Instructions:

First Yo-Yo Strip
With A, ch 180 loosely.

Round 1: Work 9 tr in 4th ch from hook, *skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch, skip next 3 ch, 9 tr in next ch*; repeat from * to * across to last ch, work 9 more tr in last ch, working across opposite side of foundation ch, work 9 tr in same ch as last 9 tr; repeat from * to * across; join with slip st in first tr – 23 yo-yo’s. Fasten off.

Second Yo-Yo Strip
With B, ch 180 loosely.

Round 1: Work 9 tr in 4th ch from hook, *skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch, skip next 3 ch, 9 tr in next ch*; repeat from * to * across to last ch, working across opposite side of foundation ch, (5 tr, slip st in center tr of corresponding yo-yo on last Strip, 4 tr) in same  ch as last 9 tr; **skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch, skip 3 ch, (5 tr, slip st in center tr of corresponding yo-yo on last Strip, 4 tr) in ch; repeat from ** across; join with slip st in first tr – 23 yo-yo’s. Fasten off.

Repeat Second Yo-Yo Strip (18 times) working in the following color sequence:
1 strip each in * C, D, E, A, B; repeat from * throughout, ending with a strip of E.

 

Finishing

Weave in ends. Block. 

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I'm pretty new to this crochet thing. Reading patterns sometimes confuses me. Can you explain this pattern to me with a video? Or perhaps respond to the part where it says "working across The opposite side of foundation chain"? I don't know exactly what you mean. Also, how do were join the strips together?

I like to find unique afghan patterns. I think giving afghans are wonderful gifts and to make them more special if I can find something that is unique that makes it all the better. This is a pretty color scheme but I think I will try a "feminine" color for my niece.

I think that yo-yo's are really cool. Like granny square, they can be so versatile. I read the directions and I am not really sure how these are not individual yo-yo's but I will soon find out. I am one of those that have to work the pattern to see how it works. Guess what I will be practicing today.

This looks easy. I want to do this. Good thing we have the pattern right on the same page so we don't have to search a link. This is also a very unique kind of afghan. For your reference here's the link to the crochet abbreviations http//www.craftyarncouncil.com/crochet.html

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