Fast and Easy Light & Lacy Afghan -crochet

18 years ago

I had some leftover yarn and noticed this pattern on the wrapper. It is great and so fast and easy.

I'm using a size N metal hook (9.0MM)

Light & Lacy Afghan

Instructions on Mainstay 4-ply Worsted Weight Yarn

5 oz Machine washable and dryable

Measurements:

Approx. 49.5in. x 66in./126cm. x 168cm.

Materials: , 31oz. any color.

Crochet Hook Size J-10 (6mm.) or size needed to obtain the gauge.

Gauge:

In pat: One rep of 10 sts = 3in.; 6 rows = 3in.

Instructions:

Ch 167.

Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook and next 3

ch, * ch 2, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, dc

in next 5 ch; rep from * across; turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc,

dc in next 4 dc, * ch 3, slst in SC, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc; rep from * across, working last dc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 5 dc, * ch 5, sc in next 5 dc; rep from * across,

working last sc in top of ch-3; turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, skip first SC, dc in next 4 sc, * ch 2, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 2, dc in next 5 sc; rep

from * across; turn. ..

Rep Rows 2-4 for pat until approx. 66in. from beg, end Row 2.

Fasten off.

Fringe: Knot two 12in. strands in each dc across top and bottom edges; trim.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double

.-crochet; mm = millimeters; rep = repeat;

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minnie_tx
Original Author

18 years ago

Leslie, I just finished it today and here is a photo. sorry it is so dark. I'm going to start on another with ombre yarn. It was easy to do.

Here is a link that might be useful:

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Comments (14)

socks
18 years ago
It's pretty and would go fast with an N hook. Thanks.
sweets98
18 years ago
Somewhere I have this same pattern. It was like one of the first skeins of yarn I bought and I liked the look of the afghan but at the time it seemed too hard.

Maybe I could try it again now that I have more experience. I really do want something new to throw on the back of the couch.

Thanks for reminding me!

~Leslie
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minnie_tx
Original Author
18 years ago
I think I have 14 sets of the 5 double crochets which make up the down rows. And it isn't quite the length of the pattern. I didn't want to buy another skein just to get another set of rows.
I used three of those skeins I mentioned. So it cost 3X $1.88 since I already had the hook!! I have to make a correction. the skeins were 8 oz.
sweets98
18 years ago
Wow...how long did that take you? It would probably be a bit longer for me since I'm still learning and I have two kids that interupt me often! LOL

I like the green you used..pretty nice, too. I think I'm going to try mine in the cream or tanish color first though. If I like the look and it is as easy as you say, I may do more. Something about a solid colored blanket with a pretty pattern.

Thanks for sharing!

Leslie
minnie_tx
Original Author
18 years ago
I first posted about it on Dec 3rd so I guess that is how long it took. Mind you, I only crochet late at night. My Mom, bless her heart, used to do her "three rows a day".
This pattern in nice because you lways know where you are .
lmdavis712
8 years ago
You mentioned 2 crochet hooks in tje description. J And N, which one did you use for the afghan?
msmeow
8 years ago
This thread is over 10 years old...
Susie Sapp
4 years ago
I've made at least a dozen of these in all colors, striped, etc... very easy. If you understand single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch and chains you can do it!
Susie Sapp
4 years ago
Pattern calls for J hook. Using a different hook changes it.
gellchom
4 years ago
Does anyone have the original instructions from the wrapper, or a link to it, or even just the brand of yarn? I’m trying to follow the OP’s instructions but have some questions.
gellchom
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Also, do yo think this would work well with bulky yarn? Super bulky? If so, what size hook?

thanks so much in advance.
Elizabeth
4 years ago
I see this pattern on the top half of this page:

https://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/p/other-crochet-patterns.html
Sandra Tunnell
2 years ago
This was the first pattern i was ever able to read and do on my own without help.

It was super easy to follow and i just love the pattern. I am currently making one again.

after so many years.