Satellite Connection Afghan
If you're looking for a unique crochet afghan pattern, then you definitely want to check out the Satellite Connection Afghan. You'll put your crocheting skills making this understated crochet granny square afghan. Using an array of different stitches you'll create a one-of-a-kind piece that will look great in any space. With the soft, neutral colors, this granny square afghan can easily be used year round. Whether your taste is modern or more traditional, this free crochet pattern is perfect for anyone and everyone.
Special thanks to cmemmer1 for selecting the name "Satellite Connection."
Materials:
- RED HEART “Plush”, Art. E719 (6 ounce skeins): 25 Ounces No. 9220 Apricot CA, 13 ounces each No. 9627 Lt. Sage CB and No. 9628 Dark Sage CC.
- Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
- Yarn needle.
Instructions:
SQUARE (Make 63): With CA, ch 4; join with a sl st in first ch to form a ring.
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join with a sl st to first sc.
- Rnd 2: Ch 2; [yo and draw up a lp] twice all in first sc, yo and draw yarn through all 5 lps on hook – beg puff st made; ch 3; * [yo and draw up a lp] 3 times all in next sc, yo and draw yarn through all 7 lps on hook – puff st made; ch 3; rep from * around; join with a sl st in top of beg puff st – 8 puff sts. Fasten off.
- Rnd 3: With right side facing, attach CB in any ch-3 sp; ch 5, 3 dc in same sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next sp, 3 dc in next sp] 3 times, work 2 more dc in first sp; join with a sl st in 3rd ch of ch-5.
- Rnd 4: Sl st into first sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp, * ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, [dc in sp between 3-dc groups, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc] twice **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around, end at **; join in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
- Rnd 5: With right side facing, attach CC in any ch-2 sp; ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in same sp, * dc in next 2 dc, [dc in sp, dc in dc] 6 times, dc in next dc **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all in next sp; rep from * around, end at **; join – 19 dc on each side between ch-2 corner sps. Fasten off. Rnd 6: With right side facing, attach CA in any ch-2 sp; ch 3, dc in same sp; [yo] 5 times, insert hook in the corner sp of Rnd 2 between the two 3-dc groups of Rnd 3 and draw lp through, [yo and draw through 2 lps] 6 times – long tr made; 2 dc in same sp as last dc, * ch 1, skip next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc] 9 times **, (2 dc, long tr, 2 dc) all in next corner; rep from * around, end at **; join.
- Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * sc in next dc, (sc, ch 1, sc) all in long tr), sc in 2 dc **, [sc in sp, sc in dc] 10 times; rep from * around, end at **, [sc in sp, sc in dc] 9 times, sc in sp; join to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
FINISHING: Sew squares together: 7 squares wide by 9 squares long.
- Edging- Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach CA in any corner ch-1 sp; ch 1, * (sc, ch 1, sc) all in corner, sc evenly across to next corner; rep from * around; join to first sc.
- Rnd 2: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 1, * (sc, ch 2, sc) all in sp, sc in each sc to next corner ch-1 sp; rep from * around; join. Fasten off.
- Rnd 3: With right side facing, attach CC in any corner ch-2 sp; ch 1, ** (sc, ch 2, sc) all in sp, skip next sc, * (sc, ch 2, sc) all in next sc, skip next sc; rep from * to next corner; rep from ** around, adjusting if necessary at corners and end of rnd; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Abbreviations:
- CA, CB, CC : Color A, Color B, Color C
- ch : chain
- dc : double crochet
- lp(s) : loop(s)
- mm : millimeter
- rep : repeat
- rnd : round
- sc : single crochet
- sp : space
- sl st : slip stitch
- st(s) : stitch(es)
- yo : yarn over
- * or** : repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated
- [] : work directions given in brackets the number of times specified
Sizes:
- Throw measures approximately 50" x 64".
Gauges:
- GAUGE: Square measures 7" x 7". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
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elm 4789999
Jan 03, 2012
2 names comes to mind ,1 "starry night sky" and 2" field of snow flowers in bloom"
2011craftlady
Dec 30, 2011
Reminds me of the sun coming through the windows. I'd call it "shining through". How pretty.
momla
Dec 29, 2011
"X" Marks the Spot is the first thing that came to mind when I saw the picture of this afghan. Love it!
bamadian 2025187
Dec 29, 2011
I see sand and tops of palm trees....therefore I think the name should be Dessert Palms. Hope this helps. I like the combination of colors.
misstealady1
Dec 29, 2011
When I saw it for the first time I immediately thought of Twinkling Stars. I think it should be called Twinkling Stars.
dbhodgson 1975197
Dec 29, 2011
"X's and O's" which stands for" hugs and kisses".or maybe "Tic Tac Toes"....
fbcmarks 7331691
Dec 29, 2011
I like 'Topaz Sun'--- Topaz comes in various colors from yellow to light green and the center reminds me of sun rays.
rose 9852296
Dec 29, 2011
Hugs and Kisses - the x's for kisses and the squares for circle/hugs
cmemmer1 0615446
Dec 29, 2011
My first thought, for some reason, was outer space satellites. I would call it Satellite Connection. It is beautiful! :)
bessybubbles 44260 92
Dec 29, 2011
I would name this afghan "Apricot Burst" It is so beautiful. It makes me think of bursts of apricot.
Tanja
Dec 29, 2011
I would name it ; "Pretty cat's eyes", because it looks so pretty and charming !
yvonnem315
Dec 28, 2011
Hugs and Kisses (the circle in the center is the hug and the "x" is the kiss)
dickworrall 121902 7
Dec 28, 2011
Pine Cones In Winter. Just what I think of when I look at this afghan.
memalush 3985618
Dec 28, 2011
Apricot and Sage Star Burst Granny Square Afghan is the name I suggest for this afghan. Paula LeBel Facebook.
tookie613 5903265
Dec 28, 2011
Puff, the Squared up Afghan (play on the song Puff the magic dragon_
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