Rustic Jewel-Toned Farmhouse Afghan with Fringe - Free Pattern

Rustic Jewel-Toned Farmhouse Afghan with Fringe - Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to your next crafting adventure! This Rustic Jewel-Toned Farmhouse Afghan is not only a beautiful addition to your home but also a cozy companion for chilly evenings. With its rich jewel tones—emerald green, sapphire blue, amethyst purple, ruby red, and topaz yellow—this afghan brings warmth and style to any room. The combination of textures and playful fringe adds a modern twist to a classic design, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned crafters alike.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bulky weight yarn in deep jewel tones: emerald green, sapphire blue, amethyst purple, ruby red, and topaz yellow.
• Needles: US Size 11 (8.0 mm) knitting needles.
• Other: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 120 stitches with emerald green yarn.
2. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches across the row.
3. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches across the row.
4. Continue in Stockinette Stitch: Repeat the following for 20 rows:
   • Knit on the right side (RS).
   • Purl on the wrong side (WS).
5. Change Color: Switch to sapphire blue yarn and repeat stockinette stitch for 20 rows.
6. Change Color: Switch to amethyst purple yarn and repeat stockinette stitch for 20 rows.
7. Change Color: Switch to ruby red yarn and repeat stockinette stitch for 20 rows.
8. Change Color: Switch to topaz yellow yarn and repeat stockinette stitch for 20 rows.
9. Repeat Steps 4-8: Continue this pattern of color changes until the afghan measures approximately 60 inches in length.
10. Bind Off: Once the desired length is achieved, bind off all stitches loosely to ensure the edge is not tight.
11. Fringe: Cut 12-inch lengths of each color yarn. Group 3 strands together, fold them in half, and attach to the edges of the afghan:
    • Use a crochet hook to pull the loop through the edge of the afghan.
    • Pull the ends through the loop to secure.
    • Space the fringe about 1 inch apart along the short edges of the afghan.
12. Finishing: Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle to give your afghan a clean finish.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Rustic Jewel-Toned Farmhouse Afghan. Enjoy the warmth and beauty it brings to your home!