Crochet Amber Waves Afghan Square
The Crochet Amber Waves Afghan Square is a delightful pattern that brings warmth and charm to any project. With its intricate design and cozy texture, this square is perfect for adding a touch of handmade love to your home. Whether you're an experienced crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to learn, this pattern is sure to inspire creativity and relaxation. The rich shades and subtle waves of the square make it a versatile and classic choice for blankets, pillows, or even wall hangings. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn colors, and get ready to create something truly special with the Crochet Amber Waves Afghan Square!
Materials
- Red Heart Soft worsted weight yarn
- Color A: Camel
- Color B: New Aran
- Crochet hook size E for 6” square
- Crochet hook size G for 7” square
Gauge: (with size E hook) rounds 1-3 = 2 3/4”
Finished size: 6” or 7”
With color A, ch 5; join with a sl st to the first ch to form ring
Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 15 more dc in the ring; join
with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (16 dc) Fasten off color A.
Round 2: Attach color B with a sc in any dc, 3 dc shell in the next dc, (sc in
the dc, 3 dc shell in the next dc) 7 times; join with a sl st to the first sc.
(8 shells) Fasten off color B.
Round 3: Attach color A to the center dc of any shell, ch 2, sc in the same
dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next sc, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in the center dc of the next
shell, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a
sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color A.
Round 4: Attach color B with a sc in any ch 2 sp, ch 2, sc in the same sp, 5
dc shell in the next ch 3 sp, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch 2 sp, 5 dc shell in
the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st to the first
sc. (8 shells) Fasten off color B.
Round 5: Attach color A to the center dc of any shell, ch 2, sc in the same
dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next sc, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in the center dc of the
next shell, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next sc* Repeat from * to * 6 times;
join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off color A.
Round 6: Attach color B with a sc in any ch 2 sp, ch 2, sc in the same sp, 7
dc shell in the next ch 3 sp, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in the next ch 2 sp, 7 dc shell in
the next ch 3 sp* Repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a sl st to the first
sc. (8 shells) Fasten off color B.
Round 7: Attach color A with a sl st to the center dc of any shell, ch 5 to
count as the first dtrc, work 3 more dtrc in the same dc, 5 dc in the next ch
2 sp, 3 sc in the center dc of the next shell, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp, (7 dtrc
in the center dc of the next shell, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp, 3 sc in the center
dc of the next shell, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp) 3 times, 3 dtrc in the same dc
as the beginning ch 5; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 5.
Round 8: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same st, dc in
each of the next 19 sts, (5 dc in the next st, dc in each of the next 19 sts) 3
times, 2 dc in the same st as the beginning ch 3; join with a sl st to the top
of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.