This Scarecrow Afghan pattern is so much fun to crochet! I love the bright colors and the pumpkin he’s holding…so cute! What’s not to love, really?
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Fall is just around the corner and I wanted to get a jump start on my holiday makes. The Scarecrow Afghan measures 56” (4′ 7”) Width x 74.5” (6′ 2”) Length, which is quite large. I used the regular Corner to Corner (C2C) method with this blanket that consists of double crochets.
Use the Scarecrow Graph for Corner to Corner (C2C), Tapestry crochet (sc), tss, mini c2c, hdc, dc, bobble stitch, cross stitch, diamond art, or any other craft that utilizes a graph. This pattern uses 9 different yarn colors. The graph is 100 blocks (squares) high by 80 blocks (squares) wide.
Since this graph can be used for a wide variety of techniques, I’ve created some calculators for you to be able to determine how much yarn you need as well as an approximate finished size of your project. If you click the links below, you’ll be taken to different blog posts where the calculators are located.
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Calculator Links:
Finished Project Size Calculator for C2C and Mini C2C
Finished Project Size Calculator for SC/HDC/DC
Amount of Yarn Needed Calculator for C2C or Mini C2C
Amount of Yarn Needed Calculator for SC/HDC/DC
Want to learn corner-to-corner or tapestry crochet?
If you choose to purchase the full pattern through Etsy or Ravelry, here are the PDF’s you’ll receive:
1. The C2C written line-by-line instructions.
2. The SC or tapestry crochet written line-by-line instructions.
3. A one-page graph and a four-page graph with a link to video instructions for assembling your four-page graph into one giant graph. (It’s easier to see!) PLUS the total number of blocks by color and resource links list.
4. The C2C written line-by-line instructions that use color blocks.
5. The SC or tapestry crochet written line-by-line instructions that use color blocks.
Scarecrow Afghan
Materials Used (if doing regular C2C):
- 4 skeins of I Love This Yarn! In Antique White – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 1 skein of I Love This Yarn! In Brown – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 1 skein of I Love This Yarn! In Light Sage – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 1 skein of I Love This Yarn! In Burnt Pumpkin – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 2 skeins of I Love This Yarn! In Dark Country Blue – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 1 skein of I Love This Yarn! In Sungold – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 2 skeins of I Love This Yarn! In Ivory Tweed – 5 oz/142 g – 252 yds/230 m
- 2 skeins of I Love This Yarn! In Black – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- 1 skein of I Love This Yarn! In Cranberry – 7 oz/199 g – 355 yds/325 m
- Or any size 4 medium weight yarn
- H/8 (5.00 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size Approximately:
56” (4′ 7”) Width x 74.5” (6′ 2”) Length
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Gauge:
15 double crochet stitches and 6.5 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.
Abbreviations:
FC – foundation chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch(s) – chain(s)
sl st – slip stitch
Notes:
- This Scarecrow Afghan pattern uses the C2C (corner to corner) crochet technique. With C2C, you can either begin using a chain 4 and work half double crochets or chain 6 and work double crochets for your blocks. There are many other stitches you can use for C2C and all of them will work with this graph. This example is worked using the chain 6 and double crochets so if you choose the half double crochets your finished blanket will be smaller than the example.
- There is no border on this example, but you are welcome to add a border to your own.
*** American crochet terms used throughout.
Abbreviated Instructions:
FC: Ch 6
Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc, in the 5th ch and dc in the 6th ch. Turn. (1 block)
Row 2: Ch 6. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc, in the 5th ch and dc in the 6th ch. Sl st in the ch 3 space on the first block. Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 space. Turn. (2 blocks)
Row 3: Ch 6. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc, in the 5th ch and dc in the 6th ch. *Sl st in the ch 3 space on the next block. Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 space.* Repeat * to * one more time. Turn. (3 blocks)
Row 4: Ch 6. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc, in the 5th ch and dc in the 6th ch. *Sl st in the ch 3 space on the next block. Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 space.* Repeat * to * 2 more times. Turn. (4 blocks)
Continue along with pattern in same manner, increasing the repeat by one with every row. Change colors according to the chart or written instructions.
For Decrease Rows, sl st in the next 3 sts along the side of the last block from the previous row until you come to the ch-3 space of that same block. Sl st into that ch-3 space and then ch 3 and work 3 dc in that ch-3 space. Continue on with your row.
Finish off after Row 179.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Scarecrow Afghan Corner-to-Corner pattern!
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