Crochet Vibrant Textured Circle Afghan Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: 5 skeins of worsted weight yarn in rich autumn colors (e.g., deep red, golden yellow, forest green, burnt orange)
• Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

4 squares = 8 inches in diameter.

Finished Size:

Approximately 50 x 60 inches.

Stitches Used:

• Ch: Chain
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• Sc: Single crochet
• Dc: Double crochet
• Tr: Treble crochet

Pattern Instructions:

Circle Motif:

1. Start with a magic circle.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in the circle. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, *2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (36 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (48 dc)
6. Round 5: Ch 1, *tr in next st, ch 1, sk 1; repeat from * around. Join. (24 ch-1 spaces)
7. Fasten off. Make 12 circle motifs in various colors.

Joining Squares:

1. Lay out 12 circle motifs in your desired arrangement.
2. Using a contrasting color yarn, join the motifs with a sl st using the whip stitch method. Align the edges of the motifs snugly together.
3. Continue adding rows, forming a join as you go until all motifs are connected.

Border:

1. With the same contrasting color, sc around the entire afghan, working 3 sc in each corner to maintain the square shape.
2. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.

Care Instructions:

Machine wash on gentle cycle and tumble dry low. For best results, hand wash and lay flat to dry.

Enjoy your cozy Vibrant Textured Circle Afghan!