Make it Quick Afghan
This fast crochet afghan pattern is perfect for even the busiest crocheter.
Short on time and need some quick crochet patterns? The Make it Quick Afghan from Bernat is an easy crochet pattern that you will love. This crochet afghan pattern creates a wonderful texture by crocheting into the back loops.
Perfect for fall or any chilly evening, this afghan will quickly become your favorite. Complete this pattern with a contrasting crochet edging and voila! It's an easy way to bring a bit texture into your home without going over the top. It's a crochet blanket pattern that will look great in any room.
Plus! Watch this video to learn another incredibly easy afghan pattern, the Sugar & Shine Baby's First Afghan, that you can whip up in no time at all! You won't believe how quickly you can make this!
Crochet HookN/15 or 10 mm hook
Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge6 sc and 7 rows = 4" [10 cm]
Finished SizeApprox 45" x 58" [114.5 x 147.5 cm]
Materials List
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Bernat® Softee® Chunky (100 g/3.5 oz; 99 m/108 yds)
-Main Color (MC) (28041 Clay) 8 balls
-Contrast A (28203 Teal) 4 balls
- Size 10 mm (U.S. N15) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Instructions for BLANKET:
With MC, ch 56.
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1st row: (RS). Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in each of next 4 ch. *1 hdc in each of next 5 ch. Sl st in each of next 5 ch. Rep from * 4 times more. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loops only, sl st in each of next 5 sl st. *1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. Sl st in each of next 5 sl st. Rep from * 4 times more. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of next 5 sl st. *Sl st in each of next 5 hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 sl st. Rep from * 4 times more. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). Working in back loops only, 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. *Sl st in each of next 5 st st. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. Rep from * 4 times more. Turn.
5th row: Working in back loops only, sl st in each of next 5 hdc. *1 hdc in each of next 5 sl st. Sl st in each of next 5 hdc. Rep from * 4 times more. Turn. Rep last 4 rows until work from beg measures 50" [127 cm], ending with a 2nd or 4th row. Fasten off.
Instructions for EDGING:
With RS facing, join A with sl st at top right corner of Blanket.
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1st rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in same sp as last sl st (corner). Work 73 sc evenly across top edge. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in next st (corner). Work 73 sc evenly down side. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in next st (corner). Work 53 sc evenly across bottom edge. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in next st (corner). Work 73 sc evenly up side. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Sl st in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. Miss next sc. *1 sc in next sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc.* Rep from * to * across to next corner ch-1 sp. **(1 sc . Ch 1. 1 sc) in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to * across to next corner ch-1 sp. Rep from ** twice more. Join with sl st to first sc.
3rd rnd: Sl st in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 1. 1 sc) in same sp as last sl st. Ch 1. Miss next sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Miss next sc.* Rep from * to * across to next corner ch-1 sp. **(1 sc . Ch 1. 1 sc) in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to * across to next corner ch-1 sp. Rep from ** twice more. Join with sl st first sc. Rep 3rd rnd until Edging measures 4" [10 cm]. Fasten off.