Herringbone Stripe Afghan
Make this Herringbone Stripe Afghan in colors that coordinate with your personal decorating style. The free crochet afghan pattern is easy to follow and pretty. Ribbed stripes of rich chocolate brown and herringbone white come together to create a classic, modern afghan in this free crochet afghan pattern.
This masculine crochet afghan pattern works in nearly any room or even an office. If you're looking for versatile crochet patterns, this is definitely one to consider making the next time you have some pretty yarn.
Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge13 hdc and 10 rows = 4" [10 cm]
Finished SizeApprox 49" x 58" [124.5 x 147.5 cm]
Materials List
- 6 balls Bernat® Berella yarn in Dark Taupe (MC); 6 Balls Bernat® Berella yarn in Natural (A)
- Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I/9) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
Instructions:
NOTES:
Turning ch 2 does not count as hdc.
To join new color, work to last 2 (3) loops on hook of last st. Draw new color through last 2 (3) loops to complete st and proceed in new color.
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With MC, ch 160.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 158 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each hdc across. Turn.
3rd to 7th rows: As 2nd row. Join A at end of last row.
8th row: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc). *Miss next 3 hdc. 1 dtr in next hdc. Working in front of last dtr, 1 dc in each of 3 missed hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 dc in last hdc. Turn.
9th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *Miss next 3 dc. 1 dtr in next dtr. Working behind last dtr, 1 dc in each of 3 missed dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in top of turning ch 3. Turn.
10th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *Miss next 3 dc. 1 dtr in next dtr. Working in front of last dtr, 1 dc in each of 3 missed dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in top of turning ch 3. Turn.
11th row: As 9th row. Join MC at end of row.
12th row: With MC, ch 2. 1 hdc in each st across. Turn.
13th row: As 2nd row. Rep 2nd to 13th rows 9 times more, then 2nd to 5th rows once. Do not turn at end of last row.
EDGING
Ch 2. Work in hdc down left side of Afghan.
Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, join MC with sl st to bottom right corner of Afghan. Ch 2. Work in hdc up right side of Afghan.
Fasten off.
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rsisneros 2916984
Apr 08, 2020
I love the pattern and have started. Beginning says first row is RS and crochet 7 rows to start herringbone it will be on WS. Is this how you meant this to be? Can I add another row to start herringbone on RS? Thank you. Appreciate your clarification.
librarymom
Nov 16, 2017
Did make this and am going to give it to someone whose name in on our Christmas Tree in the Library. This is for the Social Services in our town. I enjoyed making this and had just enough brown to finish 3 rows at the end but it looks good. Would even make this again.
Beddae
Nov 16, 2017
A great looking afgan, but as a newbie crocheted, it was a little challenging. I discovered this patten on Yarnspirations site ( called the school colors afghan) with a VERY helpful video (by Mickey of Crochet Crowd). It was rated as easy there, but I certainly agree with the intermediate rating here. I am making it for my niece in her high school colors of gold and brown and it looks great! I agree with the earlier post about making it a little longer. Mine is a chain of 168, so I may just make the suggested 11 rows instead of 9 if I can get it done by Christmas
Hippie Chick
Jun 12, 2017
This afghan has a great look and the pattern has only a few simple steps to create the patterning in it. Using basic crochet stitches, this should work up fairly quickly depending on your skills. The colors are gonna be fun to work with to match my family room. I have worked a couple of inches of the pattern and have had no issues so far.
Cheryl Y
Jan 21, 2017
I love the look of this Herringbone Stripe Afghan. The pattern is well written and easy to follow and understand. This will make a great gift for my Grandson who loves home made gifts. I can see this one going with him forever in life. I'm looking forward to creating this beautiful crochet afghan. Thank you for the print tab and the pattern being right here on the same page, it helps. Thank you for sharing this free crochet pattern.
Zeemer
Aug 24, 2016
Love the shade of brown used in this Herringbone StrIpe Afghan. Perfect for the cream stripe combination. This can be an ideal gift for a boy who's going to college to use in his dormitory or to a dad for use at home on cold winter nights. Thanks for the free pattern.
librarymom
May 02, 2016
Made this and it came out great. Everyone who saw it was impressed and asked where I got the pattern. Can't be better than that.
formyjewels 290096 8
Apr 25, 2016
I need left hand pattern inst. to finish this one, on row 6 and can't go further..Help
Member 2673933
Jan 29, 2016
'dtr' means 'double treble crochet'. It's the same thing as triple crochet
dkarnstedt 1469199
Oct 05, 2015
What's a "dtr" stitch? I can't find a list of special stitches on this page. . .
Stormy12
Apr 04, 2014
My guess would be to chain 192 to start (160 x 1.2 = 192). I would repeat 2nd - 13th rows 11 times instead of the 9 times stated in the instructions - see below. 13th row: As 2nd row. Rep 2nd to 13th rows 9 times more, then 2nd to 5th rows once. Do not turn at end of last row. I hope this helps.
JP13AZ
Mar 02, 2014
I want to increase the size of the finished afghan by approx. 20% and am not sure how to figure the correct number to chain to begin. Any suggestions or formulas to come up with the correct number will be much appreciated.
Stormy12
Apr 04, 2014
My guess would be to chain 192 to start (160 x 1.2 = 192). I would repeat 2nd - 13th rows 11 times instead of the 9 times stated in the instructions - see below. 13th row: As 2nd row. Rep 2nd to 13th rows 9 times more, then 2nd to 5th rows once. Do not turn at end of last row. I hope this helps. Read more at http://www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Stripe == d-Afghans/Herringbone-Stripe-Afghan/ml/1/?utm_sour == ce=ppl-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=al == lfreecrochetafghanpatterns20140404#Wyvv7YYeo3tS5Uv == I.99
rsisneros 2916984
Apr 08, 2020
Not familiar with changing size needed how do you get the 1.2 (160 x 1.2)?
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