Tiffany's Afghan in Caron Simply Soft, Simply Soft Collection and Simply Soft Heathers - Downloadable PDF

Tiffany's Afghan by Lisa Genrty

Project Overview

Tiffany's Afghan is a beginner-friendly crochet blanket designed by Lisa Genrty using Caron Simply Soft yarns. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a colorful throw blanket measuring approximately 60 x 81 inches (152.5 x 205.5 cm), making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or snuggling during cooler months. The design showcases a vibrant multi-color construction that combines solid and heathered yarn options for visual interest and texture.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This afghan pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners, utilizing core stitches that build confidence while creating an attractive finished piece. The primary stitches used throughout the pattern include:

• Double Crochet (dc): The foundation stitch used extensively throughout the blanket construction, providing a balanced fabric with good drape and coverage
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used for foundation rows and creating openwork elements within the pattern structure
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Employed for joining rounds or securing yarn transitions between color changes
• Single Crochet (sc): Incorporated for areas requiring tighter, more defined stitching
• Decrease Stitches: The pattern includes dc2tog (double crochet 2 together) and dc3tog (double crochet 3 together) techniques for shaping and creating textural variations

The decrease stitches are worked by drawing up loops in consecutive stitches, then drawing yarn through all loops on the hook simultaneously, creating a seamless reduction that maintains pattern integrity.

Yarn and Materials

Tiffany's Afghan is crafted using Caron Simply Soft yarn in both standard and heathered varieties. The yarn weight is classified as aran/worsted weight, providing excellent stitch definition and comfortable working speed for crocheters of all levels.

Color Palette: The pattern incorporates nine distinct colors from the Simply Soft Collection and Simply Soft Heathers lines:

• Black (9727) - 3 skeins
• Grey Heather (9509) from Simply Soft Heathers - 3 skeins
• 3D Forest Floor (9758) - 1 skein
• Pistachio (0003) - 1 skein
• Orchid (9717) - 1 skein
• Melon (0016) - 1 skein
• Plum Perfect (9761) - 1 skein
• Autumn Maize (0008) - 1 skein
• Lemonade (9776) - 1 skein
• Persimmon (9754) - 1 skein

Each skein of Simply Soft contains 170 grams (6 ounces) and measures 288 meters (315 yards). The Simply Soft Heathers skeins contain 141 grams (5 ounces) and measure 228 meters (250 yards).

Tools and Equipment

The pattern requires a US I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or the size needed to achieve proper gauge. A yarn needle is also necessary for weaving in ends and finishing the blanket. The recommended gauge is 14 stitches and 9 rows in double crochet, ensuring the afghan reaches its intended finished dimensions.

Difficulty Level

Classified as a beginner project, Tiffany's Afghan is accessible to crocheters new to the craft while remaining engaging for experienced makers. The straightforward stitch combinations and color-blocking approach make this pattern an excellent choice for practicing fundamental techniques while creating a beautiful, functional home accessory.