Chevron Rainbow Afghan
If you are looking for a fun and colorful afghan to spice up your home decor, this Chevron Rainbow Afghan is perfect. The free crochet afghan pattern features an array of beautiful colors, as well as a cozy ripple stitch. You can easily snuggle up with this blanket and since it has almost every color you can think of, it will look great in any room in your home. This afghan has many unique qualities, including chevron edges. Once the weather turns cooler, you will be happy you can cuddle up with this cheerful crochet pattern. When you're not using it to keep warm, the blanket makes a fantastic throw.
Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge1 ripple + 7 rows = about 5 in. (12.5 cm).
Materials:
- 860-099 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Linen
- 5 Balls (A)
- 866-108 Lion Brand Vanna's Complement: Dusty Blue
- 1 Ball (B)
- 866-172 Lion Brand Vanna's Complement: Kelly Green
- 1 Ball (C)
- 866-158 Lion Brand Vanna's Complement: Mustard
- 1 Ball (D)
- 866-134 Lion Brand Vanna's Complement: Terracotta
- 1 Ball (E)
- 866-139 Lion Brand Vanna's Complement: Berrylicious
- 1 Ball (F)
- Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm)
- Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Size: One Size, About 42 x 54 in. (106.5 x 137 cm)
Stitch Explanation: Cl (3 double crochet cluster) Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops rem on hook), (yarn over, insert hook in same st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 2 times (4 loops rem on hook) yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.
Notes:
- Afghan is worked in two sections using ripple crochet patterns and different striping sequences. The ripple patterns are similar and easy to do, but it’s important to remember that you may need to work several rows before the ripple pattern becomes clear.
- The ripple pattern consists of alternating peaks and valleys. The peaks are made by working 3 sts or (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the center st or ch-sp of the peaks of the previous row. The valleys are made by skipping sts centered over the valleys of the previous row. Take care to keep the peaks and valleys of each row aligned.
- The yarn color is changed to make stripes. To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops to complete st. The old color can be fastened off, leaving a long tail to weave in later, or can be carried carefully up side of piece until next needed. If colors not in use are carried up side of piece, take care to hide the carried strands when working the side borders.
- Borders are worked onto completed Afghan.
First Section Stripe Sequence
Work 4 rows with A, 2 rows with B, 4 rows with A, 2 rows with C, 4 rows with A, 2 rows with D, 4 rows with A, 2 rows with E, 4 rows with A, 2 rows with F, and 4 rows with A, for a total of 34 rows in First Section Stripe Sequence.
For more great ripple stitch afghan patterns, check out 26 Free Crochet Ripple Afghan Patterns.
Second Section Stripe Sequence
Work 4 rows each with B, A, C, A, D, A, E, A, F, and A, for a total of 40 rows in Second Section Stripe Sequence.
Afghan
First Section
With A, ch 139.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – you will have 138 sc at the end of this row.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc in this row and in all following rows), turn, sk first 3 sts, (3 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts) twice, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next st, *sk next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, Cl in next st, sk next 4 sts, Cl in next st, sk next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next st; rep from * to last 9 sts, sk next 2 sts, (3 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts) twice, dc in last st – 8 ripples.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, sk first 3-dc group, 3 dc in each of next 2 sps between 3-dc groups, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, *3 dc in next sp between 3-dc groups, Cl in next sp between 3-dc group and cluster, sk next sp between clusters, Cl in next sp between cluster and 3-dc group, 3 dc in next sp between 3-dc groups, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * to last three 3-dc groups, 3 dc in each of next 2 sps between 3-dc groups, dc in sp between last 3-dc group and turning ch.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sk next st, sc in next 8 sts, *3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 14 sts; rep from * to last ch-3 sp, 3 sc in last ch-3 sp, sc in next 8 sts, sk next st, sc in top of turning ch ch – 140 sts.
Change to B.
Row 5: Ch 3, turn, sk first 2 sts, dc in next 8 sts, *3 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts; rep from * to last 11 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts, sk next st, dc in last st.
Row 6: Ch 3, turn, sk first 2 sts, dc in next 8 sts, *3 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts, sk next 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts; rep from * to last 11 sts,
3 dc in next st, dc in next 8 sts, sk next st, dc in top of turning ch.
Change to A.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sk next st, sc in each st across to last dc and turning ch, sk next st, sc in top of turning ch – 138 sc.
Rep Rows 2-7 and continue to change color as in First Section Stripe Sequence until all 34 rows of sequence have been completed. Note: The last row you work will be a Row 4 worked with A.
Second Section
Change to B.
Row 1: Rep Row 5 of First Section.
Rows 2-4: Rep Row 6 of First Section 3 times.
Change to A.
Row 5: Rep Row 7 of First Section.
Rows 6-8: Rep Rows 2-4 of First Section. Rep Rows 1-8 and continue to change color as in Second Section Stripe Sequence until all 40 rows of sequence have been completed.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Side Borders
Row 1 (RS): From RS, join A with sl st in corner of Afghan, ready to work across either long side, ch 1, sc as evenly spaced as possible across the long side.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Change to C.
Fasten off A.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fasten off. Rep across other long side, working Row 3 with E instead of C.
Top and Lower Borders
Row 1 (RS): From RS, join A with sl st in corner of Afghan, ready to work across either short end (including edges of side borders), ch 1, sc as evenly spaced as possible across the short end.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Change to B.
Fasten off A.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Fasten off.
Rep across other short end, working Row 3 with F instead of B.
Weave in ends
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet
rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
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Zeemer
Sep 25, 2016
This Chevron Rainbow Afghan is ideal for those who are looking for a colorful but laid back look of an afghan. The colors used are not the bright hues yet retains its appeal. I like the way size of the chevron changes halfway down to the bottom of the afghan. This project will make for a beautiful gift to a special lady in your life or for personal use at home especially this fall season. Thanks for this well-written free pattern complete with a diagram and which is available anytime on this site
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