Crochet Wrap Afghan

Free crochet pattern and video for this soft, cozy, versatile crochet wrap afghan with unique cool border is below. Printable pattern will also be available at my Etsy shop.

This crochet wrap afghan is so versatile it can used as either a crochet wrap or a crochet afghan!

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The yarn used for this crochet afghan (or crochet wrap) makes all the difference. Lion Brand Heartland is incredibly comfortable. Unlike many (most) #4 worsted weight (UK aran) yarns which can be scratchy and rough, Lion Brand Heartland yarn is quite soft, but sturdy. The colors also make this yarn special. Heartland yarn has a very subtle color variation that is barely noticeable but truly is different. It is not a variegated yarn; it is much more understated. It also has the tiniest bit of sheen. Gorgeous!

I’ve used this yarn for several crochet projects (I will leave links below for those) and it has proven to be a joy to work with every time. [No. This is NOT a sponsored post. This is just how much I really like this yarn!]

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Materials:
Yarn used:
Lion Brand Heartland
Color Grand Canyon 5 (5 ounce) skeins
Color Mammoth Cave 3 (5 ounce) skeins
Crochet Hook H/8/5 mm

Dimensions:
28 inches wide
80 inches long (inc border)

Abbreviations:
st = stitch
Sc = single crochet
Ch = chain
Hdc = half double crochet

NOTE: Unless otherwise directed, work st’s entering the hook under the two-strand chain that forms at the top of completed st’s, not in the spaces next to the st’s. [See video for clarification.]

Ch 231 with darker yarn.

Take care that the chain does not twist. Keep chain facing straight at all times.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch. Ch 1. Turn. 230 sc’s

Row 2: Work sc in 1st sp [see note 2 above] and ea sp across. Ch 1. Turn. 230 sc’s
Be sure you are entering the last sc into the turning ch at end of row. (photo above)

Row 3 – 6: Repeat row 2
At end of row 6, drop the dark yarn and pick up the light yarn (photo above). Ch 2. Turn

Row 7: hdc in 1st sp and ea sp across. Ch 2. Turn. 230 hdc
Be sure to carry the dark yarn up along the edge to be ready for color change back to dark yarn. (photo above)

Row 8 – 14: Repeat row 7

Repeat for pattern alternating 6 rows of dark color and 8 rows of light color.
Work 6 sets of the light color and 7 sets of the dark color.
You will end with the dark color.
Tie off the dark yarn at end of last dark color set. Leave a tail to weave in at the end.

BORDER

Work a border along the short edges beginning with the light yarn.

Pick up the light yarn that should be at the end of the last dark row (you should have been carrying the yarn along the edge).
Ch 2

Work a hdc in 1st sp and ea sp evenly along the edge. At end of edge, ch 2. Turn.
Repeat the hdc pattern for a total of 8 rows. At end of last row cut and tie off light yarn.

Attach the dark yarn to work 6 rows of sc’s.
You would have worked one set of ea color for the border.
Repeat for the second edge.

FRINGE

The design calls for dense, short fringe. View video above for detailed instructions.

Cut as many 5 inch (aprox) lengths of yarn as needed to cover ea sp of last edge row.
Use two strands per tassel folded in half. Work a two strand tassel in ea sp. Gently pull on the knot to secure.

Cut fringe to about a 1 inch length.

Weave in tails as needed.