Greetings, cherished readers of the My Crafts Ideas blog! I trust you’re all in good spirits. As we’re well aware, crochet is a remarkable craft that empowers us to craft exquisite items with the delicate interplay of threads and needles. Today, I’m delighted to introduce a pattern that holds a special place in my heart – the captivating Wavelength Mile-A-Minute Afghan Blanket. I’m hopeful that you’ll find our pattern recommendation just as endearing as I do.
This project offers you an opportunity to master the exquisite Wavelength crochet stitch, a reversible pattern suitable for a wide range of projects. You have the creative freedom to personalize the color palette according to your preferences. Opt for a minimalist touch with just two colors or infuse vibrancy with a four-color scheme.
Before you commence your creative journey, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the details presented on this page. We have thoughtfully compiled a list of recommended supplies and essential abbreviations to equip you for a successful start. Additionally, we’ve provided comprehensive written instructions to guide you through the creation of your Wavelength crochet blanket, ensuring that you can follow the steps with ease.
Materials:
- 8mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- DC: Double Crochet
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Hk: Hook
- Rem: Remaining
- Rep: Repeat
- RS: Right Side
- Sc: Single Crochet
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Tc: Treble Crochet
- WS: Wrong Side
Instructions:
Row 1 (Right Side):
Using color A, Ch 128.
Make 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each remaining chain.
Break color A.
Join color B in the last stitch.
Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2 (Wrong Side):
Make 1 sc in the first 2 stitches.
1 hdc in the next 2 stitches. 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. 1 tc in the next 3 stitches. 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches. 1 sc in the next 3 stitches.
Repeat from * to * until the end of the row.
Break color B and join color A in the last stitch.
Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3:
Make 1 sc in the same stitch as the chain 1.
Make 1 sc in each remaining stitch.
Break color A and join color C in the last stitch.
Ch 3 and turn.
Row 4:
Ch 4.
Make 1 tc in the next stitch.
1 dc in the next 2 stitches. 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches. 1 sc in the next 3 stitches. 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches. 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. 1 tc in the next 3 stitches.
Repeat from * to * until there are 11 stitches left.
Make 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches. 1 sc in the next 3 stitches. 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches. 1 dc in the next 2 stitches.
Make 1 tc in the last 2 stitches.
Break color C and join color A in the last stitch.
Ch 1 and turn.
Row 5:
Make 1 sc in the same stitch as the chain 1.
Make 1 sc in each remaining stitch.
Break color A and join color C in the last stitch.
Ch 3 and turn.
Repeat:
Repeat rows 2 through 5 following the stripe pattern repeat until the work measures 70 inches from the starting edge.
Stripe Pattern Repeat:
1 row color A
1 row color B
1 row color A
1 row color C
1 row color A
1 row color D
Border & Finishing:
Round 1:
Break color D and join color A in the last stitch of the last row (when the blanket measures 70 inches).
Ch 1.
Make 3 sc in the same stitch as the chain 1.
Make 1 sc in each stitch until the last stitch.
Make 3 sc in the last stitch.
Rotate the blanket and evenly space 136 sc along the edge.
Rotate the blanket and make 3 sc in the first stitch.
Make 1 sc in each stitch until the last stitch.
Make 3 sc in the last stitch.
Rotate the blanket and evenly space 136 sc along the edge.
Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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