Lion Brand® Homespun® Stratford Circle Afghan
This luscious afghan features deep rich colors in a special round shape.
Designed by Lion Brand®
Material List
- Lion Brand® Homespun® (Art. #790)
#408 Wildfire 2 balls (A)
#410 Herb Garden 2 balls (B)
#381 Barley 3 balls (C)
#409 Bourbon 3 balls (D)
or colors of your choice - Lion Brand® Crochet Hook Size N-13 (9mm)
- Lion Brand® Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Size
About 64 in. across (162.5cm)
Step: 2
Gauge
Rnds 1 and 2 = 4 in. (10cm) in diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Step: 3
Color Sequence
Work 5 rnds of each color: A, B, C, D, for a total of 40 rnds.
Step: 4
Afghan
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 11 dc into ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch 12 sts.
Step: 5
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 24 sts.
Step: 6
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, * dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 36 sts.
Step: 7
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, * dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 48 sts.
Step: 8
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, * dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beg ch 60 sts. Change to color B.
Step: 9
Rnds 6-40: Continue in pattern as established, increasing on every rnd and following color sequence. Fasten off.
Step: 10
Edging
Join A with sl st anywhere along outside edge of Afghan. Work one rnd of sc evenly spaced around Afghan. Join with sl st in first sc and fasten off.
Step: 11
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Step: 12
Abbreviations
beg = beginning
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
Tips
Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.
You can fasten off at the end of any round to make a smaller size afghan - or keep going to make a larger afghan.
