#BABY AFGHAN MANDALA SPARKLE YARN TV#
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I suggest using a hook size at least 1mm larger than what's listed on the ball band of the yarn you'd like to use. Designer Tip! Use ANY weight yarn you'd like.

Yarns similar in fiber and weight can be substituted.

Standard Blanket Sizes - Check out my Blanket Size Chart HERE.

Yardage: 4 cakes (2,300 yards) made a 49.5' W x 68' L size afghan.

Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Cakes in Poseidon, 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (590 yards / 540 m / 150 g / 5.3 oz).

The first stitch of every row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless stated otherwise.

You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.

I tend to crochet on the tighter side.

Blanket in the photos is 49.5' W x 68' L.

Check out my Blanket Size Chart HERE, for standard blanket sizes.

In Granny Stitch: 9 dc + 2 ch-1 sps = 2.75' 4 rows = 2.4.

Dimensions are included at the end of Row 5 to check beginning gauge.

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Crochet Hook: J/10/6.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).

This yarn is available on Amazon & the Lion Brand Yarns website.

Yarn: DK Weight / 3 / Yarn ( Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Cakes in Poseidon was used for the sample in the photos) (150 g / 5.3oz / 590 yards / 540 meters / 80% acrylic / 20% Wool) per cake – You’ll need approximately 4 cakes (2,300 yards) to make a 49.5' W x 68' L crochet afghan (size shown in the photos).

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#BABY AFGHAN MANDALA SPARKLE YARN FREE#

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I've got a couple other great options for you. On the Bias Rectangular C2C Afghan - Free C2C Crochet Pattern The size is easily customizable so you can make it smaller for a baby shower gift or larger for a wedding gift! Check out my Blanket Size Chart HERE, for standard blanket sizes.

Aquarius (Mandala Sparkle): Wasilla Poncho for Girlsįor the On the Bias Rectangular Afghan, I’ve combined several simple crochet stitches to give it a nice texture and drape.

Centaur: Centaur Mandala Afghan & Wasilla Poncho for Women.

Griffin: Griffin Shawl & Triangular Scarf.

Gnome: Girls Butterfly Mandala Vest and matching 18″ doll 5 piece set.

THE YARNS & COLORWAYS I’VE USED SO FAR ARE: The following are projects I've completed with cake yarns so far. And I don’t know about you, but my favorite part about this yarn is that I wasn’t left with a bunch of ends to weave in!Įarlier this year I was trying to use up some of the Lion Brand cake yarns I had in my yarn stash.

#BABY AFGHAN MANDALA SPARKLE YARN TV#

All of the colorwork was done for me which made this a perfect crochet project for binge watching my favorite TV shows.

And I don't know about you, but my favorite part of self-striping yarns is that I'm not left with a bunch of ends to weave in!įor this crochet corner to corner blanket, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Cakes in Poseidon, which is a DK weight, self-striping yarn. Pair this crochet C2C blanket pattern with Lion Brand Yarns Mandala or Wool Ease Cakes, self-striping yarns, and all of the colorwork is done for you making this a perfect crochet project for binge watching your favorite TV show. If working on the bias (or corner-to-corner as it's more widely known) is intimidating, no worries! I've created a video tutorial to help. > CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP TO RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER <īeginners and seasoned crocheters alike will love that the On the Bias Rectangular Afghan pattern uses simple crochet stitch pattern repeats to create the textured design, making it perfect for those days when you need to sit, crochet and decompress. You can find the free crochet C2C blanket pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, and Etsy here. I found it was even more fun to watch the color changes come to life in this crochet C2C blanket pattern. I found that it also motivated me to crochet more quickly so that I could see the next color change. While I was working on my Centaur Mandala Afghan, my first crochet blanket using a self-striping yarn, I decided that it wasn't going to be my last! I absolutely LOVED using simpler stitch patterns and watching the yarn do all of the colorwork for me.

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