Crochet Framed Sunshine Afghan Square
Imagine a beautiful square blanket made with intricate crochet work, framed with a delicate border. This afghan square is designed to bring warmth and sunshine into any room it graces. The combination of cozy yarn and bright colors creates a stunning piece that is both functional and decorative. The Crochet Framed Sunshine Afghan Square is a labor of love, with each stitch carefully crafted to perfection. The attention to detail in the design ensures that this square is not just a blanket, but a work of art. Whether draped over a couch or hung on a wall, this afghan square is sure to be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to any home.
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Pattern:
With CB, Ch 5, slip st to first ch to form ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 15 dc in ring. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), *dc in backloop of next st, ch 1* 15 times. Slip st to third ch of beginning ch 4. (16 dc, 16 ch1 spaces)
Rnd 3: Slip st into space. Ch 6 (counts as first dc and ch 3). *dc in next space, ch 3* 15 times. Slip st to third ch of beginning ch 6. Fasten off. (16 dc, 16 ch 3 spaces)
Rnd 4: With CE, join with a slip st into any space. Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1). (dc, ch 2, dc, ch1, dc) in same space. *(ch 2, dc in next space) three times. Ch 2, (dc, ch1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch1, dc) in corner space.* three times. (ch 2, dc in next space) three times. Ch2, slip st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. (28 dc)
Rnd 5: Slip st into next space, in next st and into corner space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. Dc in each st and each space around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner space. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3. (66 dc)
Rnd 6: With CA, join with a slip st into any corner space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. * (Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts) 4 times. Ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner space* three times. (Ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts) 4 times. Ch 2, slip st to top of beginning ch 3. (48 dc)
Rnd 7: Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, FPdc in next st, FPdc in skipped st (cable made). (Ch 3, cable) 5 times. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner space.* three times. Ch 1, skip 1 st, FPdc in next st, FPdc in skipped st (cable made). (Ch 3, cable) 5 times. Ch 1, slip st in top of beginning ch 3. (24 cables)
Rnd 8: Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. * Dc in next 2 sts. Ch 1, Skip 1 st, FPdc in next st, FPdc in skipped st (cable made). (Ch 3, cable) 5 times. Ch 1, dc in next 2 sts. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner space.* three times. Dc in next 2 sts. Ch 1, Skip 1 st, FPdc in next st, FPdc in skipped st (cable made). (Ch 3, cable) 5 times. Ch 1, dc in next 2 sts. Slip st in top of beginning ch3. (24 cables)
Rnd 9: Slip st in next st and into corner space. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. * Dc in next 2 sts. Ch 1, skip 1 st, FPdc in next st, FPdc in skipped st (cable made). (Ch 3, cable) 7 times. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner space.* three times. Dc in next 2 sts. Ch 1, skip 1 st, FPdc in next st, FPdc in skipped st (cable made). (Ch 3, cable) 7 times. Slip st in top of beginning ch3. Fasten off. (32 cables)
Rnd 10: With CD, join with a sc in any corner space. 2 sc in same space. Sc in each st around working 1 sc in each ch 3 space, and three sc in each corner space. Slip st to first sc. (136 sc)
Rnd 11: Slip st in next st. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st. Dc around working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner sc. Slip st to top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off. (148 dc)