Circle Takes the Square Crochet Afghan

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Circle Takes the Square Crochet Afghan

Circle Takes the Square Crochet Afghan
Circle Takes the Square Crochet Afghan

If you're looking for the perfect pop of color to add to your home decor, look no further than this Circle Takes the Square Crochet Afghan. This fun crochet blanket pattern is dotted in spots of bright color and rimmed by a lovely yellow. Whether you're looking for a pattern to counteract the gloom of November or to compliment the bright colors of May, this cute crochet afghan is perfect. It would especially make a great blanket for any children in your life, a cheerful addition to any room.

Easy

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Crochet Gauge12 dc and 5½ rows = 4" [10 cm]. Motif = 8" [20.5 cm] square

Finished SizeApprox 58" [147.5 cm] wide x 66" [167.5 cm] long

Materials List

  • Caron® One Pound™ (16 oz/453.6 g; 812 yds/742 m)
  • Contrast A Dark Pink (10621): 1 ball
  • Contrast B Sunflower (10549): 1 ball
  • Contrast C Aqua (10622): 1 ball
  • Contrast D Ocean (10611): 1 ball
  • Contrast E Persimmon (10610): 1 ball
  • Contrast F Off White (10514): 1 ball

Instructions

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

Abbreviations:
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Rep = Repeat Rnd = Round
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp = Space
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Tr = Treble crochet

  1. 1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 12 dc

  2. 2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in first dc. 2 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 24 dc.

  3. 3rd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in first dc. *1 dc in next dc. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Join E with sl st to top of ch 3. 36 dc

  4. 4th rnd: With E, ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in first dc. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * to last 2 dc. 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Join F with sl st to top of ch 3. 48 dc

  5. 5th rnd: With F, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 2 dc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc. 1  dc in each of next 2 dc. (2 tr. Ch 3. 2 tr) in next dc (corner made). *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc in each of next 2  dc. (2 tr. Ch 3. 2 tr) in next dc. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 dc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off

  6. Motif 1: Make 14 using A as Color 1.
    Motif 2: Make 14 using B as Color 1.
    Motif 3: Make 14 using C as Color 1.
    Motif 4: Make 14 using D as Color 1

  7. Finishing:
    Sew Motifs tog as shown in diagram.
    Edging: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join E with sl st to any corner. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around edge of Blanket, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.
    2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 1 dc in each sc around, working 3 dc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.

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