Crochet with Me!! Winter 2015 Crochet-A-Long Retro Afghan is now complete!!
I love my new Retro Style Afghan… It is colorful, whimsical and it was so much fun to make!! I hope you will love yours just as much!! Granny’s Circle in Square, Chevrons, Stripes and Blocks brought this fun Afghan to life… Easy stitching techniques and bright bold colors make it pop!!
What do you think??
If you love this afghan,,, But didn’t participate in the Crochet-A-Long… I will be posting this pattern in full in a couple of weeks…
This week we finish the edging… I chose to design a super simple edging! If you would like to change yours up and make it a little different, No worries… It is your afghan and I would love to see your finished photos!!
Week 12 Edging Instructions…
Row 1: Ch 2 (Counts as Hdc now and throughout), Turn, Hdc in next 132 Sts, 3 Hdc in 1st corner St, Hdc in next 145 Sts, 3 Hdc in 2nd corner St, Hdc in next 133 Sts, 3 Hdc in 3rd corner St, Hdc in next 145 , 3 Hdc in 4th corner St. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 2. = 568 Hdc
Row 2: Ch 2, Turn, Hdc in next St, 3 Hdc in next St (1st corner), Hdc in next 147 Sts, 3 Hdc in next St(2nd corner), Hdc in next 135 Sts, 3 Hdc in next St(3rd corner), Hdc in next 147 Sts, 3 sc in next St(4th corner), Hdc in last 133 Sts. Join to the top of Ch 2. = 576 Hdc
Row 3: Do not turn. Ch 4(Counts as Dc +Ch 1), Dc in the same St, Sk 2 Sts, (Dc, Ch 3, Dc) in next St(1st corner made), *Sk 2 Sts, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in next St*, Repeat * * 48 times, Sk 2, (Dc, Ch 3, Dc) in next St(2nd corner made), *Sk 2 Sts, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in next St*, Repeat * * 44 times, Sk 2 Sts, (Dc, Ch 3, Dc) in next St(3rd corner made), *Sk 2, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in next St*, Repeat * * 48 times, Sk 2 Sts, (Dc, Ch 3, Dc) in next St(4th corner made), *Sk 2 Sts, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in next St*, Repeat 43 times. Join with Sl St to the 3rd Ch of the beginning Ch. = 188 (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) and 4 (Dc, Ch 3, Dc).
Row 4: Do not turn. Sl St in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, (Sc, Ch 3, Sc) in the same St. Working around your afghan, (Sc, Ch 3, Sc) in each Ch 1 space around. In each of the Ch 3 Sp (the corners) you will (2 Sc, Ch 3, 2 Sc). Join with Sl St to the beginning. Finish off! = 188 (Sc, Ch 3, Sc) and 4 (2 Sc, Ch 3, 2 Sc)
That’s it!! Congratulations on finishing your Crochet with Me!! Winter 2015 CAL!!
And… If you were wondering if I had any help.. Yes, as usual I had my best friend Charlie every step of the way!!
Stay tuned this summer for a special Crochet Along I will be working on with a really special partner!!! I can’t wait to share it with you!!
Happy Crocheting!!
Elena
