Nana is late with the FREE Monday pattern as she took the time yesterday to celebrate Labor Day. To most people, Labor Day marks the end of summer as we start to look to the upcoming fall season. Celebrate your fall season with this gorgeous Falling Leaves crocheted afghan!
Not only will this simple afghan become a treasured heirloom piece, it will bring comfort when the cooler weather approaches.
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Designed for Caron yarns, your finished afghan will measure approximately 47” x 62” . Want it bigger? Add more squares! Made using only single crochet stitches, this pattern is so simple even beginners can make it. Knowledge of changing colors at the end of the rows would be helpful. Learn how from Nana in this post!
Nana is a quilter, and this afghan is created much like a quilt. Blocks are crocheted, then joined together to create the lovely leaf pattern. Because you will be making blocks, this afghan makes a great take along project.
The pattern uses Caron Simply Soft yarn. Caron Simply Soft yarn is one of the most popular, versatile worsted weight (Size 4) yarns. Incredibly soft to the touch, this yarn is perfect for a variety of projects from baby to fashion to home décor. Simply Soft comes in an extensive array of colors, from neutrals, to pastels and brights, as well as vibrant neons – the perfect shade for every project! Choose your favorite colors for the leaves.
You can buy Caron Simply Soft yarn online at Yarnspirations and Lovecrafts.
To make the Falling Leaves afghan, you will need the following supplies:
- 5 balls of Simply soft or approximately 1520 yds/(1380 m) of equivalent Size 4 yarn in main color
- 2 balls or approximately 620 yds (560 m) EACH of three colors for leaves – 6 balls in total
- Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
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