Bright and festive springtime shades join together to form this full-sized afghan that’s sure to add some warmth and sunshine to any room of the house. This throw features delicate shell stitches throughout to add some openness to the design.
The crochet shell stitch is an easy stitch to make, so this design is quick to put together – choose your favorite colors for a stunning statement piece!
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 44” x 55”
Gauge: 4 rows = 2 ½” and Shell, ch 3, 3 dc = 3 ¾”
Materials
Yarn:
Red Heart Super Saver (100% Acrylic; 365 yards [333 meters]/198 grams): #0324 Bright Yellow (1 skein), #0512 Turqua (1 skein), #0708 Perfect Pink (1 skein), #0679 Pale Plum (1 skein)
Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm) hook or size needed for gauge
Special Stitch
Shell: 7 dc in space or stitch as indicated.
Pattern Note
Afghan is crocheted in multiples of 12 plus 3 chs.
Pattern
Row 1: With yellow, ch 135, dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, (sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3) twice, *sk 3 ch, 3 dc in next ch, ch 3, (sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, ch 3) twice; rep from * across to last 4 ch, sk 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, Shell in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, *sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, Shell in next ch-3 sp, ch 3; rep from * across to last ch-3 sp, sc in last 2 dc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next sc, sk next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 6 times, *sk next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, sk next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc), 6 times; rep from * across to last ch-3 sp, sk last ch-3 sp, dc in last 2 sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 5, sk first 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times, *ch 3, sk next 5 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times; rep from * across to last 3 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in last dc.
Fasten off and turn.
Row 5: Join turqua with sl st in first st, ch 2, dc in first dc, ch 3, sk next 2 sps, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, *sk next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) twice; rep from *across to last 2 sps, sk 2 sps, 2 dc in last dc, turn.
Rows 6-48: Continue in pattern repeating Rows 2–5 having 4 rows each of turqua, pink, plum and yellow. Turn and do not fasten off after last row.
Row 49: Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sk next 2 sps, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, *sk next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) twice; rep from *across to last 2 sps, sk 2 sps, 2 dc in last dc.
Fasten off.
Edging
Rnd 1: With RS facing and turqua, work along top edge [(dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc] in first right corner dc, ch 2, *sk 1 ch-3 sp, picot in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, [(dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc] in center dc of 3 dc, ch 2; rep from * across, ending with ch 2, [(dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc] in last dc.
Work along side edge *ch 1, sk 1 dc sp, sc in next dc sp, ch 1, sk 1 dc sp, [(dc, ch 2) 4 times, dc] in next dc sp; rep from * across.
Work along bottom edge, ch 1, [(dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc] in first dc, ch 1, *sk 1 ch-3 sp, picot in next ch-3, sp, ch 2, [(dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc] in ch below 3 dc, ch 2; rep from * across, ending with ch 1, [(dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc] in last dc.
Work along side edge, ch 1 and continue as for opposite side edge matching sts as you crochet, ch 1, join to beg dc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Work along top edge, join pink in first corner, ch-2 sp, sc in same sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp) 4 times, *ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, (sc, ch 4, sc) in ch3 sp of picot, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp) 5 times; rep from * across, ending with (sc, ch 4, sc) in ch-3 sp of the last picot, ch 2, sc in ch-2 sp, (ch 3, sc in next sc) 6 times.
Work along side edge, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp, *ch 3, picot in next sc, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 2, sc in next ch2 sp) 3 times; rep from * across, ending with picot in last sc, ch 3.
Work along bottom edge, sc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp) 5 times, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp. Continue in pattern as established for bottom edge and opposite side edge, ending with (sc, ch 4, sc) in last sc, ch 3, join to beg sc.
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all ends. 
how can I get a printable copy of some of the patterns from this issue, or how can I get a print copy of the issue?
Hello Donna! At this time, we do not have printed versions of our magazine issues. You are welcome to save this pattern by copying and pasting into a word document or by printing the pattern via the printer icon on the left hand side of your screen. Hope this helps! – Nicola, Editor
This is a pretty afghan ,will have try and make it. Thank you.
I am stuck in row 2. According to row two there should be 4 chain 3’s in order for it to work but per row 1 there are only 3 chain 3’s What is wrong. I can’t figure it out
Just a quick question
Does the pattern mean that each set of 4 in 1 color is a row and i meed to make 48 t
Rows like that?
After the first color, for each repeat, you will work 4 rows in each color.
this pattern is a mess so far beginning row 2 after you do the shell and skip the next ch 3 space you should be working into the 3dc from row one but the pattern says into the sc which would mean skipping the ch 3 space, 3d, and the next ch 3 space
also i think row 1 is off by my count if you repeat the pattern to the last 4 chains your last “stitches” will be skip 3 then it says to skip 3 so either your skipping six or the starting chain count is off which could be why row 2 is off
This will be my next afghan to do after I finish the one I am on now. Love the colours & pattern
Are there mistakes in this pattern. I think so beginning row two!!
Hi Vicki,
We’ve corrected the mistake. The DC in row 2 should in fact be SC. Hope this helps – we apologize for the error!
Is that correct to sign as carol voss,please let me know if that is correct.
Absolutely adorable
the pattern is beautiful. Is there anyway that I can print it off ???
Beautiful Thanks for this Free Pattern
happy Crocheting & sharing it Too!
Love this!
Hi, firstly, thanks for such a lovely pattern! I am stuck on row 2 however; where the pattern says sk ch3 sp, shell in next ch3 sp, ch3, sk next ch3 sp and sc in next dc I’ve got the two single crochet, ch3 loops in the row below, not any dc’s to stitch into! Help!xx
I agree. I cannot figure out row 2. I had same problem. Is there an error
good but long
keep falling asleep between patterns
good
love it
love this one
Beautiful
Thankyou, its stunning.
So very beautiful. This one I really have to make. Thank you for your amazing pattern!
Beautiful, love the spring colors.
about 40 years ago my mother made an afghan for in different colors. It is my favorite of mine when I need something to keep me warm.
Would love the pattern.
Love it
Love the bright colors you use
lovely stole/afghan
nice
I would like to see more baskets crocheted
I love the Afghan!!!
Wow beautiful! Can this pattern be converted to looms
Thanks for the free pattern. Fiesta Afghan. Love it.
Thank you for the free pattern. Fiesta Afghan. Now I know what I will be making next
really hope to get my hand working properly , this is a really nice design. thanks
It is very beautiful
Thank you ……………..love pattern
Good morning, this is such a beautiful pattern. Thank you so much for making it a free gift. Have a nice day and stay safe. Regards, Linda. Durban. South Africa.
This is a very beautiful afgan. Wish I was more experienced in crochet, I would love to make this afgan.
Love the colors. I love the fact that you give the multiples to increase. I love the shell design and making it larger is just what I want to do!!! Can’t wait to get started. Thanks so much . . . it’s beautiful.
THANKS FOR THE FREE PATTERN
I love this. Thank you! 🙂
Gostaria de novidades de crocher com o passo a passo.
Mooie hekelwerk weet nie wat om te hekel nie
beautiful