Loops & Threads™ Crochet Waves Afghan
This crocheted waves afghan is the perfect fit for a beginner or those looking for a fun new pattern. Using Loops & Threads™ Impeccable™ this waves afghan is easy to make and will add texture and style to any room!
Designed by Loops & Threads™ Design Team
Material List
- Loops & Threads™ Impeccable® (Solids 4.5 oz / 128g): Contrast A 01013 (Chocolate) 5 balls, Contrast B 01106 (Cadet) 5 balls, Contrast C 01011 (Soft Taupe) 5 balls
- Size 5.5mm (U.S. I/9) Crochet Hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Project Instructions
Step: 1
Measurements
Approx 47 x 65 ins [119.5 x 165cm].
Step: 2
Gauge
2 pat reps and 9 rows = 7h ins [19cm] in pat.
Step: 3
Instructions
Step: 4
With A, ch 194.
Step: 5
1st row: (rs). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). Ch 1. Miss next ch. (1 dc in next ch. Ch 1. Miss next ch) twice. [(1 dc. Ch 1) 4 times] in next ch. Miss next ch. 1 dc in next ch. (ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 dc in next ch) twice. *miss next 3 ch. (1 dc in next ch. Ch 1. Miss next ch) 3 times. [(1 dc. Ch 1) 4 times] in next ch. Miss next ch. 1 dc in next ch. (ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 dc in next ch) twice. Rep from * to last 2 ch. Miss next ch. 1 dc in last ch. Turn. 2nd and 3rd rows: ch 3 (counts as dc). Miss first ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) twice. [(1 dc. Ch 1) 4 times] in next ch-1 sp. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) twice. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. *miss next 2 ch-1 sps. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) 3 times. [(1 dc. Ch 1) 4 times] in next ch-1 sp. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) twice. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from *, ending with miss last 2 dc. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. 4th row: ch 3 (counts as dc).
Step: 6
Miss first ch-1 sp. (1 dc in next dc. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp) 8 times. *miss next 2 dc. (1 dc in next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next dc) 8 times. Rep from * across, ending with miss next dc. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Join B. Turn. 5th row: with B, ch 3 (counts as dc). Miss next dc. (1 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc) 3 times. *[(1 dc. Ch 1) 4 times] in next dc. Miss next dc. (1 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc) twice. 1 dc in next dc. Miss next 4 dc. (1 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc) 3 times. Rep from * across, ending with [(1 dc. Ch 1) 4 times] in next dc. Miss next dc. (1 dc in next dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc) twice. 1 dc in next dc. Miss next dc. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn. 6th and 7th rows: with b, as 2nd row. 8th row: with b, as 4th row. 9th to 12th rows: with a, as 5th to 8th rows. 13th to 16th rows: with C, as 5th to 8th rows. 17th to 20th rows: with A, as 5th to 8th rows. Rep 5th to 20th rows for stripe pat until 76 rows in total have been worked. Fasten off.
Step: 7
Side edging: with rs facing, join a with sl st to corner and work 1 row of sc down side to opposite corner. Fasten off. Rep along opposite side edge.
Tips
When chaining on count in blocks of 50 and mark with a safety pin to ensure you don’t lose count!
