Burst of Color Afghan by Lion Brand Yarn

Burst of Color Afghan

Crochet
January 2003
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
9.0 mm (M/N)
2430 yards (2222 m)
50 x 44 in. (127 x 112 cm) without Border
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

This is an enjoyable, portable project to crochet with unique, stylish motifs. Exclusive. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 10432

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (Level 3)

Jiffy® (Article #450)
3 colors, 18 balls total
(MC) 8 balls
(CC1) 5 balls
(CC2) 5 balls
Wine, Camel, Oxford Grey

Crochet Hook - Size N-13 (9 mm)

6 inches piece of cardboard (for tassels)

Gauge:
Each rectangular block measures approximately 5” x 5-1/2”

Work 80 blocks (2 colorways provided).

Afghan is 8 blocks wide and 10 blocks long. Whip stitch blocks together through both loops in corresponding stitches on adjoining blocks, alternating colors in checkerboard pattern.

Blocks are rectangular. Make sure all blocks are oriented with long edges at top and bottom.

Crochet border and attach tassels to each corner to finish. (Pictorial is provided showing how to make the tassels.)