Knit Look Chunky Afghan Free Crochet Pattern

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This crochet afghan pattern was inspired by the arm knitting video that has been doing the rounds on the internet. I wanted to recreate the knit look without the hassle of finger crocheting. So I used chunky yarn and a jumbo hook to design this knit-look crochet afghan. You can find a video at the end of the blog post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was able to work this pattern up in less than 6 hours. The result was a warm and squishy blanket in which you would want to curl up all day long. Every second row of the pattern is worked into slip stitches to give that knit effect.

 

Do you slip stitch tight? I know most people do. So I have provided a video that will tell you how to slip stitch loosely. The tip isn’t rocket science but something people tend to overlook. So if it looks silly to you, I apologize in advance but hey, it works :).

 

So without further ado, let us get to the pattern.

 

Chunky Knit-Look Crochet Afghan Pattern

You can work from the free pattern below or purchase an ad-free PDF for $2.99 here. You will receive a download link once you make payment and click “Return to Merchant”.

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Materials

1. Chunky Size 6 yarn. I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in color Fisherman and Big Twist Natural Blend in colors Aged Brass and Light Gray.

2. Hook Q – 15.75mm. It is a jumbo hook.

 

3. An  I (5.5mm) hook to weave in any yarn ends

 

 

Gauge

 

10 single crochet sts = 7 inches

 

Finished Size

 

35 inches X 27 inches.

You can add more to the width of the blanket by adding more stripes.

If you want to add to the length, you will have to add to more chains to your foundation chain. Any number of chains will work as there are no pattern repeats.

 

 

Yardage

Stitch Abbreviations

The pattern is written in US terms.
ch-chain
st-stitch
sc-single crochet
sl st– slip stitch

 

Afghan Crochet Pattern

Row 1: With cream color yarn ch 51, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across to end, turn.—–50 sc

 

 

Note: Make the slip stitches of each row loosely or you will find it hard to work the following row. To make it loose, pull up the loop on your hook before working the slip st. You can see the video at the end of the blog post.

 

Row 2: Ch 1 ( counts as a sl st), 1 sl st in the next st and each st across to end, turn.——-50 sl sts

 

 

Note: The next row is worked into the sl stitches that will be stuck behind your work. Lift the sl st with your fingers and then stick your hook into it. This will make it easier to work into them.

 

 

Row 3: Ch 1( not counted as a sc), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each sl st cross to end. The last sl st won’t be visible, so make sure you don’t miss it. ——50 sc

 

 

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sc rows, change colors while completing the last sc st of the row. To join the new color, pull the new color yarn through when you have 2 loops on your hook.

 

You can see a video on changing colors here.

 

 

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sc rows for each stripe and then switch to the next color.

 

 

Making the Jumbo Tassels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I added one tassel at each color change. You can add more if you want. I added tassels in all the colors of the stripes. You can choose to make it in one single color if you want.

 

 

Attaching the Tassels to the Blanket

Use the two tails left on top to tie the tassel onto the blanket. Pull the remaining tails through the tassel using a smaller hook.  Trim to make them blend with the rest of the tassel.

 

Finishing

Use the smaller hook to weave in any tails left. 
                                                                                   

 

You might also like my Sun Room Afghan found here.

 

 

 

 

This chunky crochet afghan was featured on Allfreecorchetafghans.com.

 

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