Random Squares Throw
Cozy up to this Random Squares Throw. If you like to crochet granny squares just ot keep your hands busy, this is the perfect project for you. This simple granny square afghan pattern is a wonderful way to put those lonely squares to good use. Made with soft and warm yarn, this afghan will keep you warm on cold nights. simple crochet pattern. A Random Squares throw is perfect for a cold night, and the design has a patchwork quality that is totally charming.
Crochet HookM/13 or 9 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
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Simply Soft Heathers (141 g/5. oz;228 m/250 yds)
- A Grey Heather (9509) - 4
- B Pink - 4
- C Blue - 4
- D Woodland Heather (9503) - 4
Size: 50"/127 cm x 66"/168 cm long
Gauge: Squares shown measure 8"/20 cm
Instructions:
Note: Afghan is worked using 2 strands of yarn throughout. Join rounds with a slip st in stitch indicated.
Square – Make 48, 12 in each color
Using a double strand of appropriate color, chain 4; join with a slip st to form a ring.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 15 dc in ring, join in top of beginning ch—16 dc.
Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1) * dc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around, join in third ch of beginning ch-4.
Round 3: Slip st in first ch-1 space, ch 3, work [dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same space (first corner shell made), ch 1, hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, * work shell in next ch-1 space, ch 1, hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, join to first dc.
Round 4: Slip st in next dc and in first ch-2 space, ch 3, work [dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same space (first corner shell), ch 2, [hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 2] 4 times, * work shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 2, [hdc in next ch-1 space, ch 2] 4 times; repeat from * around, join to first dc.
Round 5: Slip st in next dc and in first ch-2 space, ch 3, work [dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in same space (first corner shell), [work 2 dc in next ch-2 space] 5 times, * work shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [work 2 dc in next ch-2 space] 5 times; repeat from * around, join to first dc.
Fasten off; using yarn needle, weave in all ends.
Assembly: Referring to diagram, lay squares on a flat surface. Using yarn needle and a double strand of yarn, join completed squares into 6 strips of 8, then join strips together as follows: With RS's together, working in back loops only, join pieces using whipstitch.
Border:
With RS facing, join a double strand of D with a slip st in any corner ch-2 space.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 3 sc in same st, * sc in next 14 sts, [sc between squares, sc in next 14 sts] across to next corner, work 3 sc in corner; repeat from * 2 times, sc in next 14 sts [sc between squares, sc in next 14 sts] to beginning, join to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 2, working in back loops only, hdc in each sc around, join in second ch of beginning ch-2.
Fasten off. Using yarn needle, weave in remaining ends.
