100 Motif Afghan

Whether you like the orderly structure of a repeating motif or you prefer a bit of whimsy to your blanket, everyone will be pleased with this 100 Motif Afghan. This blanket has the same shape repeated over and over again, only in varying sizes and colors, making it a total crowd pleaser. After all, who doesn't love a pop of color here and there? And with this crochet afghan pattern, it's more than just one little pop — it's practically a rainbow! Say hello to everyone's new favorite blanket.

Easy

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Crochet Gauge13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm]

Small Motif = Approx 2½" [6 cm] square

Medium Motif = Approx 5" [12.5 cm] square

Large Motif = Approx 7½" [19 cm] square

Finished SizeApprox 47½" x 62½" [120.5 x 158.5 cm]

Materials List

Caron® Simply SoftTM (6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m)
1 ball Contrast A Burgundy (39762)
1 ball Contrast B Harvest Red (39763)
1 ball Contrast C Watermelon (B9604)
1 ball Contrast D Mango (B9605)
1 ball Contrast E Orange (39778)
1 ball Contrast F Gold (39782)
1 ball Contrast G Chartreuse (39771)
1 ball Contrast H Green (39779)
1 ball Contrast I Cool Green (39770)
1 ball Contrast J Blue Mint (B9608)
1 ball Contrast K Cobalt Blue (39784)
1 ball Contrast L Royal Blue (39767)
1 ball Contrast M Berry Blue (B9609)
1 ball Contrast N Purple (39781)
1 ball Contrast O Fuchsia (39764)

Instructions

Note: Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout.

Abbreviations:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Beg bobble = Ch 3. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice in indicated stitch. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
Bobble = (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times in indicated stitch. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Yoh = Yarn over hook

Large Motif

(Make 2 of each color – 30 total) See Diagram 1. Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.

1st rnd: (Beg bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in ring. (Ch 3. Bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) 3 times in ring. Ch 3. Join with sl st to top of beg bobble.
2nd rnd: Sl st to next ch-1 sp. (Beg bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 3) twice in next ch-3 sp for corner. (Bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 3) twice in last ch-3 sp for corner. Join with sl st to top of beg bobble
3rd rnd: Sl st to next ch-1 sp. (Beg bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (1 dc.Ch 3) twice in next corner ch-3 sp. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1.** (Bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg bobble.
4th rnd: Sl st to next ch-1 sp. (Beg bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 3. Skip next ch-1 sp. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 3) twice in next corner ch-3 sp. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. Skip next ch-1 sp.** (Bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg bobble
5th rnd: Sl st to next ch-1 sp. (Beg bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (1 dc. Ch 3) twice in next corner ch-3 sp. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3. 1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1.** (Bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg bobble.
6th rnd: Sl st to next ch-1 sp. (Beg bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 3. Skip next ch-1 sp. (1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3) twice. (1 dc. Ch 3) twice in next corner ch-3 sp. (1 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 3) twice. Skip next ch-1 sp.** (Bobble. Ch 1. Bobble) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg bobble
7th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next bobble. *(3 sc in next ch-3 sp. Skip next dc) 3 times. (2 sc. Ch 3. 2 sc) in next corner ch-3 sp. (3 sc in next ch-3 sp. Skip next dc) twice. 3 sc in next ch-3 sp.** 1 sc in next bobble. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next bobble. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off

Medium Motif

(Make 3 of each color – 45 total) See Diagram 2. Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.

1st rnd: Ch 3. [2 dc. (Ch 3. 3 dc) 3 times] all in ring. Ch 1. Join with hdc to top of ch 3.
2nd rnd: Ch 3. 2 dc around post of hdc. [(3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp] 3 times. 3 dc in same sp as first 3 dc. Ch 1. Join with hdc to top of ch 3.
3rd rnd: Ch 3. 2 dc around post of hdc. *3 dc between next 2 groups of 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. 3 dc between next 2 groups of 3 dc. 3 dc in same sp as first 3 dc. Ch 1. Join with hdc to top of ch 3.
4th rnd: Ch 3. 2 dc around post of hdc. *(3 dc between next 2 groups of 3 dc) twice. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. (3 dc between next 2 groups of 3 dc) twice. 3 dc in same sp as first 3 dc. Ch 1. Join with hdc to top of ch 3.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc around post of hdc. (1 sc in each of next 12 dc. 5 sc in next ch-3 sp) 3 times. 1 sc in each of next 12 dc. 3 sc in same sp as first sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off

Small Motif

(Make 2 each with A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, K, M and N. Make 1 with G, J and L – 25 total) See Diagram 3. Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.

1st rnd: Ch 3. [2 dc. (Ch 3. 3 dc) 3 times] all in ring. Ch 1. Join with hdc to top of ch 3.
2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc around post of hdc. [1 dc in each of next 3 dc. (2 dc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp] 3 times. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. 2 dc in same sp as first sc. Ch 3. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off
Following Assembly Diagram, sew Motifs tog.

Edging

1st rnd: (RS). Join H with sl st to any corner. Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). Work 1 hdc in each st around, having 3 hdc in each corner. Join with sl st to first hdc. Fasten off.
2nd rnd: Join I with sl st to any corner hdc. Ch 1. 1 sc in each hdc around, having 3 sc in each corner hdc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
3rd rnd: Join J with sl st to any corner sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc, having 3 sc in each corner sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off
4th rnd: With K, as 3rd rnd. Fasten off.