From www.redheart.com
Happy Hearts Afghan
Pattern #: WR1658, WR1659
Project Type: Throws/Afghans
Skill Level: Easy
Required Supplies:
- RED HEART® Super Saver®: 2 skeins each 774 Lt. Raspberry CA, 376 Burgundy CB, 378 Claret CC, 358 Lavender CD and 776 Dark Orchid CE
- Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Yarn needle
GAUGE: Square = 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
Afghan measures 40″ by 48″
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
sc2tog = [insert hook in next st and draw up a lp] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook-one sc decreased.
sc2tog = [insert hook in next st and draw up a lp] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook-one sc decreased.
SOLID SQUARE (Make 20-4 in each color):
Ch 5; join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times; join with a sl st in top of ch-3.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch- 2 sp] 3 times; join.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch- 2 sp] 3 times, dc in next 2 dc; join.
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, [3 dc in ring, ch 2] 3 times; join with a sl st in top of ch-3.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch- 2 sp] 3 times; join.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch- 2 sp] 3 times, dc in next 2 dc; join.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next 11 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp] 3 times, dc in next 4 dc; join – 15 dc between corner sps. Fasten off.
SINGLE-ROW STRIPE SQUARE (Make 20):
With color CA, CB, CC, CD or CE, work Rnds 1-3 same as for Solid Square for 4 squares per color, then work Rnd 4 of each square with a different contrasting color.
DOUBLE-ROW STRIPE SQUARE (Make 20):
With color CA, CB, CC, CD or CE, work Rnds 1 and 2 same as for Solid Square for 4 squares per color, then work Rnds 3 and 4 of each square with a different contrasting color.
TRIPLE-ROW STRIPE SQUARE (Make 20):
With color CA, CB, CC, CD or CE, work Rnd 1 same as for Solid Square for 4 squares per color, then work Rnds 2-4 of each square with a different contrasting color.
HEART (Make 20-4 in each color): Ch 11.
Point-Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 10 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc to last 2 sc; sc2tog; turn – 9 sc.
Rows 3-7: Rep Row 2 – 4 sc at end of Row 7.
Row 8: Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice; turn – 2 sc.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog – 1 sc. Fasten off.
Bumps-Row 1: With right side facing and working in rem lps of beg ch, join yarn in the first ch; ch 1, sc in same ch and next 4 ch; turn – 5 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog. Fasten off.
With right side facing, join yarn in next free lp of beg ch and rep Rows 1-3.
Point-Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 10 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc to last 2 sc; sc2tog; turn – 9 sc.
Rows 3-7: Rep Row 2 – 4 sc at end of Row 7.
Row 8: Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice; turn – 2 sc.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog – 1 sc. Fasten off.
Bumps-Row 1: With right side facing and working in rem lps of beg ch, join yarn in the first ch; ch 1, sc in same ch and next 4 ch; turn – 5 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog. Fasten off.
With right side facing, join yarn in next free lp of beg ch and rep Rows 1-3.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends. Sew hearts to Solid Squares, ensuring that the heart and square color are different. Randomly arrange all squares into an 8 square x 10 square grid, and sew together.
Edging is worked in short rows across 1 or more squares in different colors. When fastening off, leave a yarn tail to sew the seams between edging sections.
Edging is worked in short rows across 1 or more squares in different colors. When fastening off, leave a yarn tail to sew the seams between edging sections.
LOWER EDGING
Row 1: With right side facing, join CA in lower left corner of afghan; ch 3, dc evenly across 3 squares; turn.
Rows 2-4: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn. Fasten off.
Join CB and work 4 rows dc across next 2 squares of lower edge. Fasten off. Join CC and work 4 rows dc across next 3 squares. Fasten off.
Rows 2-4: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc and in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn. Fasten off.
Join CB and work 4 rows dc across next 2 squares of lower edge. Fasten off. Join CC and work 4 rows dc across next 3 squares. Fasten off.
SIDE EDGING:
Join CD and work 4 rows dc across row ends of last edging section and next 3 squares. Fasten off. Join CE and work 4 rows dc across next 4 squares. Fasten off. Join CA and work 4 rows dc across one square. Fasten off. Join CB and work 4 rows dc across next 2 squares. Fasten off.
TOP EDGING:
Join CC and work 4 rows dc across row ends of last edging section and next 4 squares. Fasten off. Join CD and work 4 rows dc across next 3 squares. Fasten off. Join CE and work 4 rows dc across one square. Fasten off.
SIDE EDGING:
Join CA and work 4 rows dc across row ends of last edging section and next 2 squares. Fasten off. Join CB and work 4 rows dc across next 3 squares. Fasten off. Join CD and work 4 rows dc across next 2 squares. Fasten off. Join CE and work 4 rows dc across last 3 squares and row ends of first edging section. Fasten off.
Sew ends of edging sections tog. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = beginning; CA, CB, etc. = color A, B, etc.; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; lp = loop; mm = millimeters; rem = remaining; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; tog = together; yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.
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