Darla Fanton

Easy Scrap Afghan Block

I kept several things in mind when I was designing this block. I wanted a stitch pattern that I could easily put down and pick back up. Something I could crochet pretty much by feel since it was possible I would be working on it in dimly lit locations. Since it was for a baby afghan I didn’t want a lot of very open spaces for tiny toes and fingers to get caught. (Photo included in yesterday’s post.)

This is still a work in progress so I have not included finishing instructions. I’m not sure yet how I will finish it. That will be determined after I’ve completed the blocks and discover how much and what color yarn I have left. I think I will make 25 blocks - but that is also subject to change. I will let you know how it turns out, but I’m not sure when that will be.

Finished Size of Block (before edging): 7″ x 9″

Materials for one block:
Worsted weight (#4) yarn
approximately 20 yds Color A
approximately 18 yds each Colors B & C
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
exsc = extended single crochet - insert hook in designated chain or space, yarn over and draw loop through; yarn over and draw through one loop on hook; yarn over and draw through both loops remaining on hook

Note - Carry unused colors along side edge until needed.

Row 1: With Color A, ch 27; exsc in 3rd ch from hook; *ch 1, skip 1 ch, exsc in next ch; repeat from * across, changing to Color B when drawing through last two loops of final stitch. (13 exsc)

Row 2: Turn, ch 2; *exsc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next st; repeat from * across, ending, exsc in top of turning ch, changing to next color when drawing through final two loops of stitch. (13 exsc)

Rows 3 - 28: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off all colors.