free crochet afghan patterns for beginners

Working in the 3rd loop of a hdc (click the link for a step-by-step picture tutorial if you are unfamiliar with the 3rd loop) – Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back and you should see another “V” made by the “yarn over”. You do not pay any extra for the item you purchase.Ħ mm (J) hook, or hook needed to obtain gaugeĢ400 -7300 yards of Red Heart Super Saver or Red Heart With Love in “Aran” for a 60″ x 60″ throw-King-sized bedspread. When you purchase something using these links a small amount of the sales price goes to me to help keep this site, and the patterns on it free. Primrose and Proper dishcloth, or spa washclothĭisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.Here are several more beautiful Primrose and Proper designs you may want to try: Marking your crochet stitches at the end of the rows and then working the beginning or ending stitches in the marked ones is key for keeping this blanket from distorting as it gets longer. I’ve included a video tutorial that shares tips for working this pattern a little further down in the pattern notes. If you’ve never tried crocheting in the 3rd loop of a half double crochet stitch, this is an easy skill you’ll pick up quickly because it’s used a lot in this blanket pattern! This blanket pattern introduces what may by a new-to-you technique: working in the 3rd loop of a half double crochet (basically this is working into the “yarn over” of the stitch).

Look in the “additional notes section for a link to a sizing chart that may be helpful. The two chains you skip at the beginning count as the first half double crochet stitch of the row. Just make sure the starting chain is worked in a multiple of 3, then add one more chain. Since beds, couches and people <3 come in all sizes, I’ve included instructions for adjusting this easy crochet blanket pattern to be as narrow or wide as you want. Click here to add this to your Ravelry queue!

Free crochet afghan patterns for beginners