The Charleston Garden Afghan is a beloved crochet pattern that has captivated enthusiasts for years. This beautiful afghan showcases raised flowers in natural, shaded colors, giving a realistic and timeless touch to any home decor. Over time, this pattern has been featured in various publications, each with slight variations in materials, colors, and instructions. Let’s explore these differences across different versions of this enchanting afghan pattern.
Materials Required:
Star #17, Afghan Book Yarn: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED or “DAWN” GERMANTOWN WOOL 6 skeins (2 oz each) Shaded Old Roses (or any desired flower shade) 10 skeins (2 oz each) No. 1224 Leaf Green 19 skeins (2 oz each) Black Crochet Hook: Bone Crochet Hook No. 3 or 4 Size: 43 x 63 inches Motifs: 70 (7 x 10)
Star #45, Treasure Chest of Crochet Yarn: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED, ARTICLE W11 10 skeins (1¼ oz each) Wild Rose (or any desired flower shade) 17 skeins (1¼ oz each) Green 31 skeins (1¼ oz each) Black Crochet Hook: Bone Crochet Hook No. 3 or 4 Motifs: 70 (7 x 10)
Star #82, Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans & Star #112, New and Old Afghans Yarn: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED, Article N 11 or W 15 or W 41 or W 42 13 oz Shaded Pinks (or any desired flower shade ) 13 oz Golf Green 38 oz Baby Blue 26 oz Black 3 oz Pink Crochet Hook: Plastic Crochet Hook No. 5 or L Size: 53 inches x 76 inches Motifs: 70 (7 x 10)
Star #202, Afghans Crocheted & Knitted Yarn: Option 1: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY DAWN “MOHSPUN” 10 skeins (2 oz each) Bitter Gold 3 skeins (2 oz each) Wild Cherry and Black 2 skeins (2 oz each) Winter Grass Option 2: “DAWN” KNITTING WORSTED 9 skeins (4 oz each) Antique Gold 6 skeins (4 oz each) Black Crochet Hook: Plastic Crochet Hook Size H or any size hook which will result in motif gauge below Gauge: “MOHSPUN” – Each motif measures 7½ inches; KNITTING WORSTED – Each motif measures 8 inches Size: 49 x 73 inches (“Mohspun”); 46 x 69 inches (Knitting Worsted) Additional Materials: ½ yd. lining material and shredded foam rubber for pillow
Pattern Instructions
Motif Pattern
With Flower Shade: Chain 4, join to form a ring. Chain 3, make 3 double crochet (dc) in the ring, slip loop off hook, insert hook in the 3rd stitch of the chain 3 and pull loop through.
(Popcorn Stitch): * Chain 3, 4 dc in ring, slip loop off hook, insert in first dc and pull loop through, repeat from * twice. Chain 3, join in first popcorn stitch.
2nd Row: In the next loop, work 1 single crochet (sc), 4 dc, 1 sc. Repeat from beginning 3 times.
3rd Row: Chain 4, working in back of petals over the 1st row, sc in lower center edge of petal, chain 4, sc between petals. Repeat from beginning all around (8 loops).
4th Row: Over each loop, work 1 sc, 5 dc, 1 sc. Cut yarn.
5th Row: Attach Pink and work 1 sc in each stitch of each petal. Cut yarn.
6th Row: Attach Green in sc of 3rd row in back of petal, * chain 7, sc in 2nd stitch from hook, 1 semi-double crochet (sdc) in each of the next 2 stitches (sdc: yarn over hook, insert in stitch, pull through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time), 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches, sc in next sc in 3rd row between petals. Repeat from * all around.
7th Row: Work 5 sc on side of next leaf, 3 sc in point of leaf, 5 sc down other side of leaf. Repeat on all leaves. Cut yarn.
8th Row: Attach Baby Blue in point of leaf, 3 sc in same space, * 1 sdc in each of the next 2 sc, dc in next sc, yarn over twice, insert in last sc on side of leaf, work off 2 loops, yarn over, insert in 1st stitch on next leaf and work off all loops 2 at a time, skip 2 sc, dc in next sc, 1 sdc in each of the next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around.
9th Row: Chain 1, * 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 1 sdc in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 1 sdc in each of the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * all around.
10th Row: Chain 4, 2 treble crochet (tr) in same space, chain 1, 3 tr in same space, * chain 1, a 4 dc popcorn stitch with chain 1 between in each of the next 3 dc, chain 1, sc in 1st sc, slip stitch in next sc, sc in next sc, chain 1, 1 popcorn stitch with chain 1 between in each of the next 3 dc, chain 1, in center sc work 3 tr, chain 1, 3 tr. Repeat from * all around and join in 1st shell.
11th Row: Work a row of sc all around, working 1 sc in each stitch and working 2 sc, chain 2, 2 sc in each corner. Cut Blue. Attach Black and work 1 sc in each sc, working 3 sc in each corner.
Next Row: 1 sc in each sc. Cut Black.
Access Frida’s Flowers Pattern PDF
Assembly
Sew motifs together and work the following border: With Black starting at corner, chain 4, dc in same space, * chain 1, dc in same space. Repeat from * twice, ** skip 2 sc, dc in next sc, * chain 1, dc in same space. Repeat from * twice and repeat from ** to corner sc. Work a 5 dc shell in corner and continue all around.
Pillow Instructions
Work 6 motifs.
Sew 2 x 3 motifs together.
Finish with edge same as afghan.
Make pillow same as Flower Garden Pillow.
Pattern Instructions Variation
With Flower Shade: Chain 4, join to form a ring, chain 3, make 3 dc in the ring, slip stitch off hook, insert in 3rd stitch of chain 4 and pull loop through, * chain 3, 4 dc in ring, slip loop off hook, insert in first dc and pull loop through (popcorn stitch). Repeat from * twice. Chain 3, join in first popcorn stitch.
2nd Row: Into next loop, work 1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc. Repeat from beginning 3 times.
3rd Row: Chain 4, working in back of petals over the 1st row, sc in lower center edge of petal, chain 4, sc between petals. Repeat from beginning all around (8 loops).
4th Row: Over each loop, work 1 sc, 5 dc, 1 sc. Break yarn.
5th Row: Attach Green in sc of 3rd row in back of petals, * chain 7, sc in 2nd stitch from hook, 1 sdc in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches, sc in next sc in 3rd row between petals. Repeat from * all around.
6th Row: Work 5 sc on side of next leaf, 3 sc in point of leaf, 5 sc down other side of leaf. Repeat on all leaves. Break yarn.
7th Row: Attach Black in point of leaf, 3 sc in same space, * 1 sdc in each of the next 2 sc, (sdc: yarn over, insert in stitch, pull through and work off all loops at one time) dc in next sc, yarn over twice, insert in last sc on side of leaf, work off 2 loops, yarn over, insert in 1st stitch on next leaf and work off all loops 2 at a time, skip 2 sc, dc in next sc, 1 sdc in each of the next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc. Repeat from * all around.
8th Row: Chain 1, * 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 1 sdc in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches, 1 sdc in each of the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * all around.
9th Row: Chain 4, 2 tr in same space, chain 1, 3 tr in same space, * chain 1, a 4 dc popcorn stitch with chain 1 between in each of the next 3 dc, chain 1, sc in 1st sc, slip stitch in next sc, sc in next sc, chain 1, 1 popcorn stitch with chain 1 between in each of the next 3 dc, chain 1, in center sc work 3 tr, chain 1, 3 tr. Repeat from * all around and join in 1st shell.
10th Row: Work a row of sc all around, working 1 sc in each stitch and working 2 sc, chain 2, 2 sc in each corner. Cut yarn.
This pattern offers a beautiful blend of colors and textures, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your home. Enjoy making your Charleston Garden Afghan!
If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Happy crocheting!
