Difficulty: beginner to intermediate

Approximate size: 50”L x 50” wide.

This afghan Is a variation of my Primary Colors Afghan pattern, using skipped spaces to create a pattern in the afghan, along with the color stripes, and using the backstitch on each row to create texture. I set out to make a diagonally patterned afghan to use up a bunch of partial skeins I had from making the other afghan in various colors.

I used Red Heart Classic and Supersaver yarns in this, because I wanted it to be durable (and washable!) as a play blanket on the floor for a baby as he grew (original Primary Colors afghan was made for a grandson).
I used partial skeins I had of these colors:
Red Heart and Red Heart Super Saver Amethyst, Cherry Red, Paddy Green, Royal, Soft Navy, Sage Green, Burgundy, and Bright Yellow, and Black for the divider and border rows.

Hook Size: H