What you'll need
| One size only: | 57x75" |
|---|---|
Lion Brand Mandala - Sirens
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6 |
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Product Description
Have you ever struggled to find a crochet pattern for an afghan that's...
a. light enough to use on warmer days and nights b. large enough to wrap around yourself and cover you from head to toe c. flexible like fabric with great stretch d. so easy that even novice crocheters can make it e. designed to work well with any colorway (striped, solid, or variegated) If so, then you may be looking for the Neon Signs Afghan Pattern! This easy crochet pattern uses approximately 3500 yards of a DK weight yarn to make a finished piece that's 57x75". (The featured yarn is Lion Brand Mandala in colorway Sirens, almost exactly 6 full skeins.) Notes are also included in the pattern on how to adjust the length and/or width of your project as you desire. Also required are a US-H 8/5.00mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, and scissors.
Neon Signs Afghan by Alicia LaFontaine
What Is Being Made
The Neon Signs Afghan is a large crocheted blanket and throw designed by Alicia LaFontaine. This finished piece measures 57 inches wide by 75 inches long, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture, using as a bed throw, or displaying as a decorative blanket. The design creates a visually striking finished fabric with excellent drape and stretch characteristics.
Craft and Primary Technique
This project is created entirely using the crochet technique. The pattern is worked in rows with the piece turned at the end of each row, following a traditional row-by-row construction method. The stitch design employed throughout produces a notably stretchy final fabric, so all measurements should be taken with the piece laying flat and naturally positioned to ensure accuracy.
Stitches and Stitch Pattern
The primary stitch used in this afghan is the double crochet. Throughout the pattern, a chain-3 (ch-3) counts as a stitch and is equivalent to a double crochet stitch. The pattern features a repeating stitch design based on multiples of 6 stitches, with each multiple of 6 stitches measuring approximately 1.25 inches in width. This modular approach allows crafters to easily adjust the width of their finished piece by adding or subtracting multiples of 6 stitches to the initial chain count.
Materials Required
- Approximately 3,500 yards of DK weight yarn in a fiber of choice (the featured yarn is Lion Brand® Mandala in the color Sirens, which requires almost exactly 6 full skeins)
- Size US-H 8/5.00mm crochet hook
- Scissors for cutting yarn
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge and Sizing Information
The correct gauge for this pattern is 2 inches equals 9 double crochets and 5 rows. Achieving correct gauge is essential to ensure your finished piece matches the intended dimensions. Due to the stretchy nature of the stitch design, crafters can adjust both the width and length of the afghan by modifying the initial chain count or the number of rows worked, using the multiple-of-6 stitch system as a guide.
Difficulty Level
This afghan is classified as a beginner level crochet project, making it accessible to crafters who are new to crochet or those seeking a straightforward, satisfying make using fundamental crochet techniques.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Alicia LaFontaine |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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