Rose Garden Stripes Throw

This is an easy crochet pattern, great for beginners who are ready to start trying out patterns with more than one stitch technique or for seasoned crocheters who want a mindless project they can work on while watching TV at night. For this pattern, you'll use single, half-double, double, and treble crochet stitches.

Pattern requires approx 1,985 yds of a white worsted weight acrylic yarn as your main color and approx 350 yds of each of the three contrasting colors, also in worsted weight. Also, a J-10/6.00mm hook, tapestry needle, and scissors.

For afghan pictured, yarn used was Mainstays Basic Yarn in White as the main color and Red Heart Hello Gorgeous in Atlantis, Cactus Flower, and Peacock for the contrasting colors.

Pattern is worked across in rows and turned at the end of each row. Pattern includes notes on adjusting size. Finished size is 53x65".