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Asymmetrical Sunset Afghan: Free Pattern
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June 30, 2026
Asymmetrical Sunset Afghan: Free Pattern
Introduction
Welcome to your next crafting adventure! This Asymmetrical Sunset Afghan is a stunning, modern minimalist piece that captures the warm tones of a sunset. With its unique asymmetrical design, this afghan is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any contemporary space. Whether you are a knitting or crochet enthusiast, this free pattern is designed to guide you through the process step-by-step, ensuring that even beginners can recreate this beautiful piece with ease.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in warm sunset tones:
- Deep orange
- Soft pink
- Golden yellow
- Muted coral
- Hook or Needles:
- Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
- Size H (5mm) crochet hook
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Knitting Instructions
- Cast on 120 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method.
- For the first 10 rows, knit all stitches to create a garter stitch border.
- Row 11: Begin asymmetrical shaping. Knit 60 stitches, place a marker, then knit the remaining 60 stitches.
- Row 12: Knit to the marker, slip the marker, then perform a k2tog (knit two together), and knit to the end of the row.
- Repeat Row 12 until you have 60 stitches remaining.
- Change to stockinette stitch by knitting one row and purling the next. Continue in the sunset color sequence:
- 10 rows deep orange
- 10 rows soft pink
- 10 rows golden yellow
- 10 rows muted coral
- Continue decreasing on every right-side row until only 10 stitches remain.
- Bind off all stitches to finish your afghan.
Crochet Instructions
- Start with a magic ring, chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), and work 11 double crochets (dc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain-3. (You should have 12 dc now.)
- Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch, then work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join. (You will have 24 dc.)
- Round 3: Chain 3, *double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochet in the next stitch; repeat from * around. Join. (You will have 36 dc.)
- Continue increasing in this manner until the piece measures approximately 60 inches across.
- Begin asymmetrical shaping by working 1 dc in each of the next 18 stitches, then turn your work.
- Work evenly in double crochet across these 18 stitches for 10 rows, changing colors every 2 rows in the sequence:
- Deep orange
- Soft pink
- Golden yellow
- Muted coral
- Fasten off and weave in all ends to complete your beautiful afghan.
Now that you have all the materials and step-by-step instructions, you're ready to create your very own Asymmetrical Sunset Afghan! Enjoy the process and the beautiful results of your hard work.
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