This stunning afghan is one-of-a-kind! It would make a lovely heirloom to pass down through the generations or a very thoughtful wedding, Christmas or birthday gift! The entire afghan is made with rows of single crochet stitches in the Intarsia crochet technique (also known as a graphghan). Color changes are worked throughout the afghan, then one round of single crochet is added to finish off the edges neatly.

The pattern includes two downloads: one with added photos and one without the extra photos. Written instructions are given for how to begin the afghan (Row 1), along with how to work the edging. The afghan is worked following the 4 included “quarter” charts, which help to make the squares on the chart larger and easier to follow (instead of one large chart with smaller squares).

NOTE: Knowledge of the Intarsia (graphghan) style of crochet is required for this project. If you’re unsure how to work this crochet technique, watch various YouTube videos to learn the technique and practice on a small Intarsia/graphghan project first. Also, read my blog post about this afghan and the Intarsia Crochet technique here to learn my tips and tricks for working Intarsia Crochet.

SIZE:

Approx. 50.5″ (128 cm) high x 66″ (167.5 cm) wide

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate/Advanced

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn, 100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m)

3 skeins black (MC)

1 skein brown (A)

1 skein dark purple (B)

1 skein light purple (C)

1 skein dark blue (D)

1 skein light blue (E)

1 skein dark yellow (F)

3 skeins light yellow (G)

3 skeins dark green (H)

2 skeins light green (I)

1 skein white (J)

Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook or size required for gauge

Large and small yarn bobbins

Note: Photographed model made with Caron Simply Soft and Caron Simply Soft Brites! in #9727 Black (MC); #9750 Chocolate (A); #9747 Iris (B); #9610 Grape (C); #9759 Ocean (D); #9608 Blue Mint (E); #9606 Lemonade (F); #9726 Soft Yellow (G); #9707 Dk Sage (H); #9705 Sage (I); #9701 White (J).

Any brand of yarn can be substituted. Finished size, as well as number of skeins of yarn required, may be affected if using another yarn.