Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Super Bulky (size 6), 2 skeins (220 yards each).
- Example: Bernat Blanket Yarn in Vintage White and Dark Grey.
- Hooks:
- N/P (10mm) for crochet.
- I (5.5mm) for weaving tails.
Measurements:
- Size: 37″ x 36″.
- Yardage: 440 yards total.
- Gauge: 2 repeats = 4″, 4 rows = 5″.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- sc: single crochet
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- sk: skip
Stitching Instructions for Making the 3-Hour Afghan Pattern:
Foundation Chain:
- Begin by chaining 57.
- If you want a different width, use any multiple of 3, then add 3 extra chains.
Row 1: Single Crochet Base Row
- Insert your hook into the 2nd chain from the hook and work 1 sc.
- Continue to work 1 sc in each chain across the entire row.
- You should have 56 sc at the end of this row.
Join the second color:
- On the last sc, do not complete the stitch. Stop when you have 2 loops on your hook.
- Pull the second color through these 2 loops to finish the stitch.
- Turn your work.
Row 2: Creating the Cluster Pattern
- Using the new color, ch 3 (this counts as the first dc).
- Sk the next st, then work 3 dc in the next st (this forms the first cluster).
Repeat the following sequence across the row:
- Sk the next 2 sts, then work 3 dc in the next st.
- Continue this pattern until only 2 sts remain.
- Sk the next st, then work 1 dc in the last st.
Join the next color:
- When completing the last dc, stop when 2 loops remain on your hook.
- Pull the new color through these loops to finish the stitch.
- Turn your work.
Row 3: Continuing the Cluster Pattern
- Ch 3 (this counts as the first dc).
- Sk the first dc (from the cluster below), and work 3 dc in the middle dc of the first cluster from the previous row.
Repeat the following sequence across the row:
- Sk the next 2 dc, then work 3 dc in the middle dc of the next cluster.
- Continue this pattern until only 2 sts remain.
- Sk the next st, then work 1 dc in the top of the beginning ch-3.
- Join the next color using the method described in Row 2.
- Turn your work.
Repeat Row 3:
- Continue working in this cluster pattern (3-dc clusters in the middle dc of the cluster below) for the entire length of the blanket.
- Alternate colors at the end of every row for a striped effect.
- Ensure that you join the new color securely at the end of each row to avoid loose stitches.
Key Points for Success:
- Align each 3-dc cluster in the middle dc of the cluster below to maintain the triangular design.
- Pull the new yarn color snugly to prevent gaps when changing colors.
- Maintain even tension throughout to keep the edges straight.
Final Rows:
- Once your blanket reaches 36 inches or your desired length, complete the last row and fasten off the yarn.
- Trim excess yarn.
Finishing Touches:
- Use the I (5.5mm) hook to weave in all yarn tails securely.
- Weave tails along the tops of the triangle clusters rather than their bases for a cleaner, seamless finish.
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