A Cornucopia of Color Afghan
Wrap yourself up like a cornucopia in this amazing free crochet pattern. A Cornucopia of Color Afghan is certainly one of the simplest, but most beautiful fall crochet patterns yet. With an array of crochet stripes in fall colors, this afghan will definitely add to the decor of your home. What could be better than curling up with this afghan after a big Thanksgiving meal? All of your friends and family will be begging you to make some for them.
Crochet Hook4.5 mm hook
Materials:
- RED HEART Super Saver: 1 skein each: 0624 Tea Leaf, 0320 Cornmeal, 0254 Pumpkin, 0352 Ranch Red, 0336 Warm Brown
- Hook: 4.5 mm (US G-6) crochet hook or size needed for gauge
Size: 42” x 51”
Gauge: 4 rows - 3” , 4 dcs, ch 2, 4 dcs - 3”
Instructions:
Note: Throw is crocheted in multiples of 10 plus 3.
Row 1: With tea leaf ch 143, dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, *skip 2 chs, 1 dc in each of next 4 chs, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 4 chs, repeat from * across to last 6 chs, skip 2 chs, 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, 2 dcs in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dcs, *skip 2 dcs, 1 dc in each of next 3 dcs, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dcs, repeat from * across to last 6 stitches, skip 2 dcs, 1 dc in each of next 3 dcs, 2 dcs in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2, turn.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2, turn and fasten off.
Color Scheme
Repeat Row 2 for pattern as follows for a total of 68 rows: (4 rows tea leaf, 4 rows cornmeal, 2 rows warm brown, 4 rows pumpkin, 4 rows ranch red, 2 rows warm brown) 3 times, 4 rows tea leaf, 4 rows cornmeal
Edging
With tea leaf work long left side edge sc in first top side dc space, [ch 3, sc in next dc space] across, sc in last dc space and fasten off. Repeat along opposite side edge starting at bottom side dc space.
