Afghan measures approximately 47" x 62".

Red Heart® Super Saver®: 45 Ounces No. 0316 Soft White.
Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Square = 7 1/2". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:

Front Post Treble Crochet (fptr): [yo] twice, insert hook from front to back to front around post of st indicated, yo and draw yarn through, [yo and draw through 2 Ips] 3 times.

Cable (uses next 4 sts): Skip next 2 sts, fptr around next 2 sts; working in front of fptr just made, fptr around first skipped st, then around next skipped st. Skip 4 sts behind cable.

Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): yo, insert hook from front to back to front around post of st indicated, yo and draw yarn through, [yo and draw through 2 Ips] twice. Skip st behind fpdc.

DEC: [Draw up a lp in next st] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

SQUARE (Make 48)-Rnd 1 (Right Side): Ch 4; dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, [2 dc, ch 3] 3 times all in same ch; join with a sl st to top of beg ch.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next dc; (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in next ch-3 sp - corner made; * dc in next 2 dc, corner in next ch-3 sp; rep from * around; join to top of ch-3.

Rnd 3: Sl st in next 3 dc, ch 3, corner in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, work Cable over next 4 sts, * dc in next dc, corner in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, work Cable over next 4 sts; rep from * around; join.

Rnd 4: Ch 4, * skip next dc, dc in next dc, corner in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, fpdc around next 4 fptr **, dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * around, end at **; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.

Rnd 5: Ch 4, * skip next st, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, corner in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next dc] twice, work Cable over next 4 sts **, dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * around, end at **; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.

Rnd 6: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next dc] twice, corner in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next dc] 3 times, fpdc around next 4 fptr **, dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * around, end at **; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.

Rnd 7: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next dc] 3 times, corner in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 1, skip next st, dc in next dc] 4 times, work Cable over next 4 sts **, dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * around, end at **; join to 3rd ch of ch-4. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sew 8 squares together into 6 vertical strips, then sew strips together.

Border-Rnd 1: With right side facing, join yarn in any corner ch-3 sp; ** ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) all in corner sp, * ch 1, sc in next dc, ch 1, skip next st, [sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] 5 times, DEC, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 6 times, [ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip seam, sc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, [sc in next st, ch 1, skip next st] 6 times, DEC, [ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st] 6 times; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; ch 1; join with a sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ** (sc, ch 2, sc) all in corner ch-2 sp, sc in next sc, * ch 1, sc in next sc; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; ch 1; join.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, skip next sc, ** (sc, ch 2, sc) all in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next sc, * sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next st; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; join.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sl st in next sp, ch 1, ** (sl st, ch 2, sl st) all in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, * sl st in next sp, ch 1; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed by Anne Halliday.

RED HEART® "Super Saver®", Art. E300 (7 ounce/ 364 yard solid color; 5 ounce/278 multi-color skein).

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease; lp(s) = loop(s), mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp(s) = space(s); st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet; yo = yarn over; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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Other free crochet afghan patterns:

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Afghan Patterns
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Skill Level: EASY

Designed by Michele Thompson.

Afghan measures approximately 45" x 61".

MODA DEA® "Dream™": 15 Ounces (or 8 balls) No. 3439 Cobweb CC.
RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 14 Ounces No. 0305 Aspen Print CA, 9 ounces No. 0661 Frosty Green CB, and 13 ounces No. 0316 Soft White CD.
Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Square measures 4" x 4". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

MOTIF 1 (Make 41): With CB, ch 3; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; join with CC sl st to join.

Rnd 2: With CC, ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, [3 dc in next sc] 5 times; join with CB in top of ch-3 - 18 sts.

Rnd 3: With CB, ch 1, sc in joining, sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc, [sc in next 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc] 5 times; join with CD - 24 sc.

Rnd 4: With CD, ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 7 times; join with CA - 32 sc.

Rnd 5: With CA, ch 1, sc in first sc, * hdc in next sc, dc in next 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, dc in next 2 sc, hdc in next sc **, sc in next sc; rep from * around, end at **; join in first sc. Fasten off.

MOTIF 2 (Make 82): Work same as Motif 1 EXCEPT change color sequence as follows:

Begin with CA.

Rnd 1: CA.

Rnd 2: CB.

Rnd 3: CA.

Rnd 4: CC.

Rnd 5: CD.

MOTIF 3 (Make 42): Work same as for Motif 1 EXCEPT change color sequence as follows:

Begin with CC.

Rnd 1: CC.

Rnd 2: CA.

Rnd 3: CC.

Rnd 4: CD.

Rnd 5: CC.

FINISHING: Sew squares together in eleven strips, each 15 squares long, as follows beginning at bottom left edge of afghan:

Strips 1, 5, 9: Motif 1, 2, 3, [2, 1, 2, 3] 3 times.

Strips 2, 6, 10: Motif 2, 3, 2, [1, 2, 3, 2] 3 times.

Strips 3, 7, 11: Motif 3, 2, 1, [2, 3, 2, 1] 3 times.

Strips 4 and 8: Motif 2, 1, 2, [3, 2, 1, 2] 3 times.

Sew strips together.

Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach CB at corner; ch 1, work sc evenly around and work 3 sc in each corner; join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 2: Rep Rnd 1 with CA.

Rnd 3: With wrong side facing, attach CC and rep Rnd 1.

Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; CA, CB, CC, CD color A, B, C, D; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; lp(s) = loop(s); mm = millimeters; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp(s) = space(s); st(s) = stitch (es); yo = yarn over; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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Skill Level: INTERMEDIATE

Designed by Joyce Nordstrom.

Afghan measures approximately 50" x 65 ½".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 37 Ounces No. 316 Soft White MC, 5 ounces No. 661 Frosty Green CA, 3 ounces No. 579 Pale Plum CB, 2 ounces each No. 320 Cornmeal CC, No. 347 Lt Periwinkle CD and No. 372 Rose Pink CE.
Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Square = 7 ¾" x 7 ¾". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size crochet hook to obtain the gauge.

SQUARE 1 (2, 3, 4)-Make 12 each: With CA ch 5; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with a sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 4, skip first sc, [dc in next sc, ch 1] 11 times; join with a sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: Join CB (CC, CD, CE) in any ch-1 sp; ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook from the front into top of ch-3 and into dropped lp, draw lp through - beg pc made; ch 3; * 4 dc in next sp, drop lp from hook, insert hook from the front into top of first dc and into dropped lp, draw lp through - pc made; ch 3; rep from * around; join in top of beg pc - 12 pc. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Join MC in any ch-3 sp; ch 1, * sc in sp, ch 1, sc in top of pc, ch 1, sc in next sp, ch 1, 7 dc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join to first sc.

Rnd 5: Sl st in next sp, ch 4, * dc in next sp, ch 1, dc in next sp, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) all in next dc, dc in next 3 dc **, [dc in next sp, ch 1] twice; rep from * around, end at **; dc in next sp, ch 1; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.

Rnd 6: Sl st in next sp, ch 4, * dc in next sp, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, (pc, ch 4, pc) all in ch-4 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 4 dc **, [dc in next sp, ch 1] twice; rep from * around, end at **; dc in next sp, ch 1; join.

Rnd 7: Sl st in next sp, ch 3, * dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, pc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc) all in ch-4 sp, ch 2, pc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next sp, ch 1 **, dc in next sp; rep from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sl st or sew squares together following diagram.

BORDER-Rnd 1: With right side facing, join CA in the dc before any corner ch-3 sp; ch 1, sc in same dc, * 3 sc in corner sp, sc in each st, sp, and seam to next corner; rep from * around; join.

Rnd 2: Ch 4, ** skip next sc, (dc, [ch 1, dc] 3 times) all in center sc at corner, ch 1, * skip next sc, dc in next sc, ch 1; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; join to 3rd ch of ch-4. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: Join CB in ch-1 sp after joining; ch 3, hdc in next sp, ch 1, ** 2 hdc in corner sp, ch 1, * hdc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * to next corner sp; rep from ** around; join in 2nd ch of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Working over the ch-1 of Rnd 3 throughout and into the dc of Rnd 2, join MC in the dc of Rnd 2 after the joining; ch 4, ** (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, ch 1, skip 2 hdc at corner, (dc, ch 1, dc) all in next dc, ch 1, * dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; join.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in next sp, ch 1] twice, ** (sc, ch 1, sc) all in corner sp, ch 1, * sc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around; join.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, * sc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: CA, CB, etc.= Color A, Color B, etc; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; lp = loop; MC = main color; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch(es); * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions given in brackets the number of times specified.

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Throw measures 45" x 49".

RED HEART® "Super Saver": Art. E300 (7oz/364 yd solids) 1 skein of each, 530 Orchid CA, 381 Light Blue CB, 724 Baby Pink CC, 320 Cornmeal CD, 774 Lt Raspberry CE, 4 skeins 661 Frosty Green CF.

Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Square measures approximately 5" across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given.     

NOTE: Beginning chain-3 counts as first double crochet. Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg CL = Ch 2, *YO, insert hook in sp indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * once more, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

CL = (uses one st)

*YO, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * 2 times more, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

SQUARE: (make 72)

NOTE: Make 14 each using CA, CB, and CC; 15 each using CD and CE.

Ch 4, slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring, slip st in first sc. 6 sc

Rnd 2: Ch 4, (counts as first dc plus 1 ch) dc in same st, ch 1. (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in each sc around. Slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-4. 12 dcs, 12 ch-1 sps

Rnd 3: slip st in first ch-1 sp. Work beginning cluster. (Ch 2, sk 1 dc, cluster in next ch-1 sp) 11 times. Ch 2. Slip st in top of beg cluster. 12 clusters, 12 ch-2 sps

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc in ch-2 sp. Fpdc around the post of the dc two rows below on Rnd 2. Sc in same ch-2 sp, sc in top of next cluster) 11 times. Slip st in first sc. Fasten off. 48 sts

Rnd 5: Join CF with sc in any fpdc. Sc in next st. (Fpdc around the top of the entire cluster of Rnd 3, two rows below. Sc in next 3 sts) 11 times. Fpdc around top of next cluster, sc, sc in next sc. Slip st to join the rnd. 48 sts

Rnd 6: Slip st in next 3 sc. Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc in next 7 sts. *Ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next 9 sts* 3 times. Ch 5, sk 3 sts. Sc in last st. Slip st in first sc. 36 scs and 4 ch-5 corners

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 7 sts. *At corner, (2 sc, fptr around post of fpdc two rows below, 2 sc in ch-5 sp), Sc in next 9 sc.* three times. Repeat from (to) one time. Sc in last sc. Slip st in first sc. Fasten off. 56 sc and 4 fptr

Assembly: Arrange motifs in 8 columns of 9 squares each. Whipstitch together with right sides facing each other.

Edging:

Rnd 1: Join CF with sc in middle tr of corner starting a short side. * Sc evenly across to corner, 2 sc in middle tr of corner. Repeat from * around, slip st in first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 4, (counts as first tr). * In middle sc of sc-3 corner work (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1, tr). Tr in each st across to next corner. Repeat from * around, slip st in fourth ch of beg ch-4.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in ch 1 sp, 3 sc in tr, sc in next ch 1 sp, * sc in each st across. Sc in ch-1 sp. 3 sc in middle tr of corner, sc in ch-1 sp. Repeat from * around twice more. Sc in each st across, slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed by Ellen Gormley

ABBREVIATIONS: approx = approximately; beg = begin(ning); CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF = Colors A, B, C, D, E, F ; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease(s)(d)(ing); fpdc = front post double crochet; fptr = front post treble inc = increase(s)(d)(ing); lp(s) = loop(s); mm = millimeters; pat(s) = pattern(s); rem = remaining; rep = repeat; rnd(s) = round(s); sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sl st = slip stitch; sp(s) = space(s); st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; tr = treble crochet; yo = yarn over needle; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Michele Thompson.

Afghan measures approximately 47" x 58 1/2".

Cats and bats playing in the pumpkin patch describe this fun Crocheted Halloween Afghan. Strips are crocheted from Red Heart Super Saver, then joined and appliquéd with cats, bats and pumpkins. A little fabric paint gives them their personality.

Red Heart® Super Saver®: 13 Ounces No. 0254 Pumpkin CA; 26 ounces No. 0312 Black CB; 9 ounces No. 0368 Paddy Green CC.

Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10].

Yarn needle; TULIP "Slick" Dimensional Fabric Paint (1.25 ounce tube): 1 tube each No. 65130 True Red; No. 65038 Black; No. 65174 Natural Glow; and No. 65420 Sour Apple.

GAUGE/TENSION: 12 sts = 4"; 14 rows = 4" in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

NOTE: Afghan is made in strips, then sewn tog. Appliqués are made separately, painted, then sewn on.

AFGHAN:

STRIPS 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (Make 5): With CA, ch 16.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 15 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Rep Row 2 until there are 18 rows completed. [Change to CB.

Work 18 rows sc. Change to CA. Work 18 rows sc.] 5 times. Fasten off. There are a total of 11 color blocks in each strip.

STRIPS 2, 4, 6, 8 (Make 4): With CB, ch 16.

Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 15 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Rep Row 2 until there are 18 rows completed. [Change to CC. Work 18 rows sc. Change to CB. Work 18 rows sc.] 5 times. Fasten off. There are a total of 11 color blocks in each strip.

Sew strips together following diagram. Weave in ends.

Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach CB at top righthand corner; ch 1, 3 sc in corner, sc across top edge, 3 sc in corner, sc evenly down side, 3 sc in corner, sc across beginning ch edge, 3 sc in corner, sc up last side; join with a sl st in first sc; TURN.

Rnds 2 and 3 (Wrong Side): Ch 1, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc in center corner sc; join to first sc. TURN at end of Rnd 3.

Rnd 4: * Ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, skip next sc, sl st in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

APPLIQUES:

PUMPKINS (Make 10): With CA, ch 3; join with a sl st in first ch to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join with a sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join – 16 sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 24 sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 32 sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 8 times; join – 40 sc.

Rnd 6: Sl st in each sc around. Fasten off.

Paint face on pumpkin with black fabric paint. Sew pumpkins on afghan according to diagram.

CAT FACE (Make 6): With CB, work same as for pumpkin until Rnd 4 is complete.

Rnd 5: * Ch 4, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, dc in next ch, skip join, skip next 2 sc, sl st in next 6 sc **; repeat from * to **; sl st in each st around. Fasten off.

Paint eyes on face with green, let dry, then paint center of eye with black. Paint nose with black, let dry, then paint whiskers with glow. Paint mouth with red. Sew cat faces on afghan according to diagram.

BAT (Make 9)-Head: With CB, work same as for pumpkin until Rnd 1 is complete.

Rnd 2: * Ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, skip join, skip next sc, sl st in next 3 sc **; repeat from * to **; sl st in each st around. Fasten off. Paint 2 eyes on head with red.

Wings: With CB, ch 16.

Rnd 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in last ch again, working on opposite side of beginning ch, sl st in next 2 ch; ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook – picot made; skip next ch, sl st in next 7 ch, picot, skip next ch, sl st in last 3 ch, picot.

Row 2: Working across first sts of Rnd 1, sl st in first 3 sts, picot, skip tr, sl st in next 7 sts, picot, skip tr, sl st in last 3 sts. Fasten off.

Sew head onto wings. Sew bats on afghan according to diagram.

ABBREVIATIONS:

CA, CB, CC : Colors A, B, C; ch : chain; dc : double crochet; hdc : half double crochet; lp : loop; mm : millimeters; rep : repeat; rnd : round; sc : single crochet; sl : slip; sp : space; st(s) : stitch(es); tr : treble crochet; * or ** : repeat whatever follow the * or ** as indicated; [ ] : work directions given in brackets the number of times specified

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Skill Level: Beginner

Designed by Edie Eckman

RED HEART® "Super Saver™": 1 skein 971 Camouflage
Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
Yarn needle.

To fit 22-23" head
GAUGE: 11 double crochet = 4"; 7 rows = 4" in double crochet.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Finished Circumference 21".

HAT

Chain 4, join with slip stitch to form ring.

Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet throughout), work, 11 double crochet into ring, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 12 double crochet.

Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in same st, 2 double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 24 double crochet.

Round 3: Chain 3, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 36 double crochet.

Round 4: Chain 3, double crochet in next dc, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next 2 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 48 double crochet.

Round 5: Chain 3, double crochet in next 4 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next 5 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 56 double crochet.

Rnds 6-14: Chain 3, double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch to first double crochet to join.

Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: mm = millimeters; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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Skill Level: INTERMEDIATE

Afghan measures approximately 45" x 58".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 42 Ounces No. 724 Baby Pink.

Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 12 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4" in pat; panel = 13" wide before edging. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:
CL (cluster) = [yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice all in next st, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.

PANEL (Make 3): Ch 40.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn - 39 sc.

Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first 19 sc, CL in next sc, sc in last 19 sc; turn.

Row 7 AND EVERY RIGHT SIDE ROW: Rep Row 2.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first 17 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 3 times, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in first 15 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 5 times, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in first 13 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 7 times, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in first 11 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 9 times, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in first 9 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 11 times, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Rows 18, 20, 22: Ch 1, sc in first 7 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 13 times, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Rows 24, 26: Ch 1, sc in first 7 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times, sc in next 2 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 6 times, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Row 28: Ch 1, sc in first 9 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 4 times, sc in next 6 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] 4 times, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Row 30: Ch 1, sc in first 11 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] twice, sc in next 10 sc, [CL in next sc, sc in next sc] twice, sc in each sc to end; turn.

Rows 31-35: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Rep Rows 6-35 five more times. Fasten off.

Panel Edging (Work on BOTH long edges of center panels; on LEFT edge of Right panel and on RIGHT edge on Left panel)-Row 1: With right side facing, attach yarn to work across long edge; ch 1, sc in each row end across; turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, CL in next sc, * sc in next 3 sc, CL in next sc; rep from * to last 2 sc; sc in last 2 sc; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sew or sl st panels together, being careful that the far right and far left edges of the afghan do not have edging.

Border-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach yarn to work across top edge; ch 1, 2 sc in corner, sc in each sc and each joining across to next corner, 3 sc in corner, skip first row, sc in each row end to last row, skip last row, 3 sc in corner, sc in each sc and each joining across to next corner, 3 sc in corner, skip first row, sc in each row end to last row, skip last row, 1 more sc in first corner; join with a sl st to first sc; TURN.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, ** sc in next 2 sc, CL in next sc, * sc in next 3 sc, CL in next sc; rep from * to 2 sc before the center corner sc; sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in corner sc; rep from ** around; join; turn.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around and 3 sc in center corner sc; join; do NOT turn.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across top and bottom edges and sl st in each sc across side edges, increase as necessary at corners; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; lp = loop; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch (es); yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times indicated.

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Skill Level: Easy

Lap Throw measures approximately 32" x 37".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 3 Skeins 376 Burgundy; or RED HEART® "Super Saver®" Jumbo: 1 Skein 0378 Claret.

Crochet Hook: 8mm [US L-11]. Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 2 repeats (two cluster groups and two FPdc) = 3"; 4 rows = 3" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
CL (Cluster) = [Yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops] twice all in specified stitch, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
FPdc (front post double crochet) = yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of indicated stitch and draw yarn through, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.
BPdc (back post double crochet) = yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of indicated stitch and draw yarn through, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice.

Ch 83.

Row 1 (Wrong Side): (CL, ch 2, CL) all in 5th ch from hook, skip next ch, dc in next ch, * skip next ch, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch, skip next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across; turn - 20 cluster groups.

Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 3, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 sp, * FPdc around next dc, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 sp; rep from * to last st; dc in top of beg ch; turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 sp, * BPdc around next st, (CL, ch 2, CL) all in next ch-2 sp; rep from * to last st; dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Rows 4-49: Rep Rows 2 and 3 twenty-three (23) times.

Border-Rnd 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly around all 4 sides, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, working from LEFT TO RIGHT, sc in each sc around (Reverse sc); join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; lp = loop; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified

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Skill Level: EASY

Designed by Mary Jane Protus.

Throw measures approximately 35" x 42".

RED HEART® "Super Saver Jumbo®": 16 Ounces (OR 1 skein) No. 631 Light Sage.
Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 2 repeats = 7 ½"; 6 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATION: 2trcl = * [yo] twice, draw up a loop in st, [yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice; rep from * once more; yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Ch 121.

Row 1 (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch, * ch 3, skip next 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 3 ch, sc in next 3 ch; rep from * across; turn.

Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 4, skip first sc, 3 tr in next sc, skip next ch-3 sp; (2trcl, ch 3, 2trcl, ch 3, 2trcl) all in next ch-3 sp - tr shell made; skip next ch-3 sp, * 5 tr in next sc, skip next ch-3 sp, tr shell in next ch-3 sp, skip next ch-3 sp; rep from * to last 3 sc; skip next sc, 3 tr in next sc, tr in last sc; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 3 tr, * skip next tr, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp] twice, ch 3, skip next tr, sc in next 3 tr, rep from * across working last sc in top of ch-4; turn.

Rep Rows 2 and 3 twenty-six more times, then rep Row 2 once more.

Last Row: Ch 1, sc in first 3 tr, * skip next tr, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip next tr, sc in next 3 tr; rep from * across working last sc in top of ch-4; turn. Do not fasten off but work Edging as follows:

Edging-Rnd 1: Ch 1, * (sc, ch 1, sc) all in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, ** 2 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, sc in ch-2 sp, sc in next sc, 2 sc in ch-3 sp ***, sc in next 3 sc; rep from ** to last 3 sc, end at ***; sc in next 2 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) all in last sc; turn to work down side edge; **** work 3 sc over tr at edge, sc in st at end of next row; rep from **** to next corner st; turn to work across bottom edge; work in same manner across bottom and then next side edge; join with a sl st in first sc; turn.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around and work (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner ch-1 sp; join. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; lp = loop; mm = millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch (es); tr = treble crochet; yo = yarn over; * or ** or *** or **** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** or *** or **** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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INTERMEDIATE
Afghan measures approximately 55 ½" x 76".

RED HEART® "Super Saver": 5 Skeins No. 0311 White CA; 4 skeins No. 0330 Linen CB; 2 skeins No. 0633 Dark Sage CC; 1 skein No. 0356 Amethyst CD; 2 skeins No. 0358 Lavender CE; and 1 skein No. 0320 Cornmeal CF.

Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-1].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: Hexagon measures 9 ½" across; 10 ½" from point to point. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

NOTE: Hexagons are made first, then leaves, then pansies. Leaves are sewn on top of hexagons, pansies are sewn on top of leaves, then hexagons are sewn together.

To Change Color in Dc: Work last dc before color change until there are 2 lps left on the hook, drop color in use, with new color yarn over and draw through 2 lps on hook. Continue with the new color. Carry other color at back of work until needed, catching strands into back as sts are worked.

HEXAGON (Make 53): With CA, ch 4; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, dc in ring, [ch 2, 2 dc in ring] 5 times, ch 2; join with a sl st in top of ch-3.

Rnd 2: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp, [ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp] 5 times, ch 1; join.

Rnd 3: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp changing to CB in last dc, * ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp changing to CA, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp changing to CB in last dc; rep from * around, end at ** with CA; join.

Rnd 4: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp changing to CB in last dc, * ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in dc, dc in ch-1 sp changing to CA, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp changing to CB in last dc; rep from * around, end at **; join.

Rnd 5: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp changing to CB in last dc, * ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch-1 sp changing to CA, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp changing to CB in last dc; rep from * around, end at **; join.

Rnd 6: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp changing to CB in last dc, * ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 5 dc, dc in ch-1 sp changing to CA, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp changing to CB in last dc; rep from * around, end at **; join.

Rnd 7: Sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp changing to CB in last dc, * ch 1, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 7 dc, dc in ch-1 sp changing to CA, ch 1 **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp changing to CB in last dc; rep from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off. There are 9 CB dc between CA corners.

LEAVES (Make 53): With CC, ch 4; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 16 sc in ring; join with a sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: * Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, tr in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Fasten off. Sew leaf piece to center of each hexagon.

PANSY (Make 53): With CD, ch 3; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: [Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, sc in ring] 3 times; do NOT join. Fasten off.

Rnd 2: Attach CE in ring just beyond last sc; [ch 4, 3 tr in ring, ch 4, sl st into ring] twice, * ch 4, [3 dc in next dc] twice, ch 4, sl st in sc; rep from * twice more.

Rnd 3: * Sl st to first ch of ch-4, ch 1, sc in same ch, [ch 2, sc in next ch] 3 times, [ch 2, sl st into back lp of next tr] 3 times, [ch 2, sc in next ch] 3 times, sl st into last ch; rep from * once more. Fasten off.

Make 4 straight stitches along center 2-color petal with CF and tapestry needle as per photo.

Sew Pansies on top of leaves. Sew hexagons together in 4 strips of 8 motifs and 3 strips of 7 motifs. Sew strips together.

Edging: With right side facing, attach CB in any CB dc; ch 2, hdc around entire afghan, working 3 hdc in each corner point; join with a sl st in top of ch-2. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: CA, CB, CC, etc = Colors A, B, C, etc.; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; lp = loop; mm = millimeters; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch (es); tr = treble crochet; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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