Then then decrease only on one edge until the long side is 60 rows tall. To make the rectangle shape, the first 48 rows have increases on each edge of the blanket. This pattern is worked flat, diagonally, back and forth.īlanket is 48 rows wide and 60 rows long.
#FAST CROCHET AFGHAN PATTERNS TRIAL#
Love to crochet? Need to improve your technique? Get over 80 crochet classes on Creativebug – Start your free trial hereįinished size – 75cm x 95cm (30″x38″) Crochet Stitches used (US terminology): This video is also helpful, but just note that they have used 6 and 3 chains (as opposed to my 5 and 2) to start. If you are new to corner-to-corner crochet, pop over to this corner-to-corner washcloth tutorial where I have included step-by-step pictures explaining the most complicated parts of this technique. I’ve designed my pattern to be a baby blanket size, ideal for a stroller, pram or bassinet. No need to decide from the beginning, just make your decision as your project grows.Īs the blanket grows from just one corner, you will find it works up very quickly. Once you know the basic technique you can crochet a blanket of any size.
The beauty of the stripes is in the randomness.
C2C crochet really makes for the perfect crochet scrap blanket!Īll stacked up together the stripes give off quite the Missoni vibe don’t you think? To really show off the lovely random stripes that the magic yarn ball creates, I decided a corner-to-corner crochet technique would be ideal. The random colour changes make for a fun surprise as you are crocheting. I also found that not having to decide when to change colours was quite a luxury as well. Not having to weave in ends means that these crochet blankets were done as soon as I finished the last stitch! If you are like me and hate weaving in yarn ends, you are going to love making these scrappy blankets with a magic yarn ball. In fact, I’ve made so many that I have officially run out of yarn scraps! I’m a bit addicted to making magic yarn balls and crocheting these deliciously scrappy baby blankets. Make any adjustments along the way that you may need to ensure your pieces are sewn together evenly.If you are looking for quick and easy crochet blanket pattern, look no further! This Scrappy Corner-to-Corner Blanket is the perfect crochet project to keep you hands busy while watching TV, with the added bonus that it uses up a ton of scrap yarn. Using this way of holding your pieces will help you to sew your pieces together straight, as you sew from stitch marker to stitch marker. Keep in mind that the second strip piece may be slightly larger because it was just freshly crocheted and has not had the same time to rest as the first piece.īe sure to lay the strips side by side and using this method as shown in this video connect the pieces. So a tip is to measure your second strip to the first strip you make. The trick to making a good mile a minute afghan is sewing it together straight.
#FAST CROCHET AFGHAN PATTERNS HOW TO#
I also included tips on how to keep your pieces straight when sewing and how to do my preferred way of sewing my pieces together so that they never come loose. I gathered 10 Mile a minute crochet afghans for your pleasure.
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