Big Dipper Afghan by Nirmal Khalsa

Big Dipper Afghan

Crochet
August 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
Motifs are 6.5" corner to corner or 6" side to side
5.0 mm (H)
2180 yards (1993 m)
39” x 69” after blocking
US
English

An easy hexagon lends itself to a sky and Big Dipper design when the centers of seven of the motifs are done in white. With extra planning, you can plan out other constellations as well which makes this type of afghan extra versatile.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 39” x 69” after blocking

Gauge: Motifs are 6.5” corner to corner or 6” side to side

MATERIALS
Medium weight yarnYarn: Berroco Vintage (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 218 yards 200 meters/100 grams]: 5160 Blue (MC, 9 skeins), 5101 White (CC, 1 skein)

Hook: US size H/8 (5.0 mm)

Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch markers (optional)