Avant-Garde Chunky Floral Sunset Afghan - Free Pattern

Avant-Garde Chunky Floral Sunset Afghan - Free Pattern

Introduction

Dive into the world of avant-garde crochet with this chunky floral sunset afghan. This vibrant blanket combines warm sunset tones with bold floral motifs for a truly unique piece. Perfect for adding a splash of color to your home, this afghan is not only a beautiful decor item but also a cozy companion for chilly evenings. With easy-to-follow instructions, even beginners can create this stunning piece!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky weight yarn in warm sunset tones:
  • Deep orange
  • Coral
  • Golden yellow
  • Rich burgundy
• Hook: Size N/P (10 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 single crochets (sc) and 4 rows = 4 inches
• Tapestry needle: For sewing motifs and weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Foundation

1. Using deep orange yarn, make a chain (ch) of 100.

Body of the Afghan

1. Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, single crochet (sc) in each chain across. Turn your work. (You should have 99 sc.)
2. Row 2: Chain 1, sc in each sc across. Turn your work.
3. Rows 3-10: Repeat Row 2, alternating colors every two rows in the following order:
   • Row 3-4: Coral
   • Row 5-6: Golden yellow
   • Row 7-8: Rich burgundy
   • Row 9-10: Deep orange

Floral Motif (Make 10)

1. Start with a magic ring using coral yarn.
2. Round 1: Chain 1, make 8 sc in the ring, then join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (You should have 8 sc.)
3. Round 2: Chain 2, double crochet (dc) in the same stitch, then make 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (You should have 16 dc.)
4. Round 3: Change to golden yellow yarn, chain 3, *skip the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch, chain 3; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.
5. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly

1. Evenly space and sew the floral motifs onto the blanket using a tapestry needle and matching yarn.

Border

1. Round 1: With rich burgundy yarn, join yarn in any corner of the afghan. Chain 1, then sc evenly around the entire blanket, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
2. Round 2: Chain 1, sc in each sc around, continuing to work 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st.
3. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Final Touches

Your Avant-Garde Chunky Floral Sunset Afghan is now complete! This stunning piece measures approximately 50x60 inches and features a vibrant color palette and a chunky texture. Enjoy snuggling under your new creation or gift it to someone special!