The Up-Down Crochet Blanket Pattern

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The Up-Down Crochet Blanket Pattern

Learn to crochet this Up-Down Crochet Blanket Pattern for beginners. This crochet blanket pattern uses two familiar stitches… the half-double crochet and slip stitches to create this pretty stitch. As you combine these two foundational crochet stitches you will see a beautiful texture immerge in this beautiful crochet blanket. This has recently become one of my favorites to use in a number of places like washcloths and ear bands.

Link to the YouTube demonstration video “Learn to Crochet the Up-Down Afghan” is found at the end of this blog post.

Skill Level: Beginner

Afghan Size: 65″ lg x 40″ wide

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Supplies:

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• Caron Yarnspiration Cake in Buttercream: https://amzn.to/3ncv03W **This is one of the only places I am seeing this yarn in stock at this time. I would suggest checking the larger craft stores for availability too.

**I used 6 cakes to create a 65″lg x 40″ wide afghan

**also, the picture on Amazon is washed out but it is the right color way

• Susan Bates 8mm Hook: https://amzn.to/3lxayuj
• Darning/yarn needle (*** Buy on Amazon Here: https://amzn.to/3SuGNGu)

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Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• st – stitch
• sc – single crochet stitch
• hdc – half-double crochet stitch
• sl-st – slip stitch
• [xx] – number of finished stitches in a row

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Pattern Instructions:

• ch 197(or your desired length); turn
  • This sets the length of the afgan. Make it however long you want but be sure it’s an odd number.
• Row 1 – sc into the 2nd ch from hook and each ch there after. [196 stitches – or an EVEN number of stitches]
• ch 2 and turn
• Row 2 – hdc into the first st, *sl-st into next, hdc into next*, repeat between * * until the end of the row [196]. You will end with the sl-st at the end of the row.
• ch 2 and turn
• Rows 3- end – Repeat Row 2 until the afgan measures as long as you would like.
• 2nd to last row – Ch 1 and turn, sl-st into first st, *hdc into next, sl-st into next*, repeat between * * until the end of the row [196]

*This will even out the edge of the afghan.

• Last row – sc into the 2nd ch from hook and each st there after. [196 stitches]
• Finish with a sl-st in the final st; pull through and secure
• Weave in all loose ends with a darning/yarn needle

**Make sure to count your stitches on each row to be [ xx ] before you proceed to the next. This will ensure your afghan has straight edges 🙂

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VIDEO TUTORIAL ON YOUTUBE:

Link to the demo video found on Kelly Rene Everyday YouTube Channel:

Learn to Crochet the Up-Down Afghan: https://youtu.be/KDCbWF0bXp4

MORE BEGINNER BLANKET PATTERNS:

• The Up-Down Crochet Blanket Pattern
• The Crochet Granny Rectangle Blanket Pattern