Crocheted Afghan Blankets in Hayfield DK with Wool - 7257 - Downloadable PDF

Crocheted Afghan Blankets in Hayfield DK with Wool – Pattern 7257

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern from Hayfield presents two distinct afghan blanket designs, both worked in Hayfield DK with Wool yarn. Whether you are drawn to flowing, rhythmic wave textures or the intricate charm of floral motifs, this pattern offers a rewarding project for crocheters looking to create a substantial, decorative throw. Both blankets make excellent home accessories and thoughtful handmade gifts.

Wave Flower Blanket

The Wave Flower Blanket measures approximately 120 x 100 cm (47¼ x 39½ inches), making it a generously sized rectangular throw ideal for draping over a sofa or armchair. The design combines wave-style patterning with floral detailing, creating a visually dynamic fabric with both movement and decorative focal points.

This blanket is worked using three shades of Hayfield DK with Wool:

• Shade A – 701: 4 x 100g balls
• Shade B – 099: 2 x 100g balls
• Shade C – 100: 2 x 100g balls

The multi-colour construction allows the wave and flower elements to stand out clearly against one another, giving the finished blanket a bold, structured appearance. Colour changes are a key feature of this design, and working with three coordinated shades adds depth and visual interest throughout.

Motif Flower Blanket

The Motif Flower Blanket is a square design measuring approximately 124 x 124 cm (48¾ x 48¾ inches), making it slightly larger than the Wave Flower Blanket and perfectly proportioned as a lap blanket, bed throw, or decorative accent piece. As the name suggests, this blanket is built around individual floral motifs — a classic crochet construction method where separate pieces are worked in the round and then joined together to form the complete fabric.

This blanket calls for six shades of Hayfield DK with Wool:

• Shade 090: 4 x 100g balls
• Shade 096: 1 x 100g ball
• Shade 097: 1 x 100g ball
• Shade 098: 1 x 100g ball
• Shade 106: 1 x 100g ball
• Shade 108: 1 x 100g ball

The use of multiple accent shades across the individual motifs creates a rich, patchwork-like palette that gives the blanket a vibrant, artisan quality. Motif-based blankets are a wonderfully flexible project, as individual flowers can be worked in short sessions and assembled progressively.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both blankets are worked in crochet and draw on a range of standard and slightly more advanced crochet stitches and techniques. The pattern is written using UK crochet terminology, which is important to note when following the abbreviations provided.

The stitches and techniques featured across the two designs include:

• Chain (ch) – the foundational stitch used to begin rows, rounds, and create stitch spaces
• Slip stitch (ss) – used for joining rounds, particularly relevant in the motif construction of the Flower Motif Blanket
• Double crochet (dc) – a short, dense stitch that provides structure and is the equivalent of single crochet in US terminology
• Half treble (htr) – a mid-height stitch that creates a slightly looser, softer fabric than double crochet
• Treble (tr) – a taller stitch that forms the backbone of many wave and floral crochet patterns
• Double treble (dtr) – an extended stitch that adds height and is commonly used in decorative petal and wave formations
• tr2tog – a treble decrease stitch worked by drawing through two incomplete trebles and finishing them together; this technique is essential for shaping