I've been wanting to make a garden inspired afghan for awhile now. I was envisioning various floral afghan squares all pieced together. After playing around with some designs, I worked out this Aubrieta Bloom Afghan Square crochet pattern and I'm really loving it! I really hope you guys love it too! Since the written pattern can be a bit wordy, I also included a stitch diagram of the square for those of you who like to follow along in a more visual way. Enjoy!! Here is what you will need: 4 colors worsted or Aran weight yarn (shown here in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice) CA Choice Lilac - 191 CB Fern - 171 CC Dusty Green - 173 CD Linen - 99 US J/6 mm hook scissors and yarn needle
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Heart Granny Squares - Diagram
Next, you can never get enough of patterns for crochet hearts and these two will be perfect for any occasion. Of course, the textures, shapes, colors, all work perfectly here. As it turns out, all you need is love and the perfect square. Which one do you like better?
English Garden Afghan Square
The English Garden Afghan Square is a crochet granny square that features rows of unique stitches and bright, vivid colors. This crochet square would make a perfect accent square in a crochet granny square afghan, and would look great in any color.
From the Designer: "This square is gorgeous! It has a decidedly geometrically organized look, like a formal english garden and the color combinations just speak of the blooms in a garden. Of course you can make it in as many or few colors as you like since the square also has nice texture. Pair it with simple solid squares for a truly elegant throw.
Shells Aflutter 12 Inch Afghan Square
I love creating unique afghan squares! This gorgeous Shells Aflutter 12 inch afghan square is the perfect accent to any afghan. You can make it the center of an afghan and build around it or make a bunch to join together into a larger afghan. This square is made with Vanna's Choice yarn in four colors but can be easily substituted for any other category 4 yarn in as many colors as you choose. This square is block #11 of the 2017 Moogly CAL!
Blooming With Hope Square
I am so looking forward to green grass, flowers and working in my yard, this year more than ever. As I thought about this project, I knew I wanted a flower to bloom out of the center. You can add the petals around the center or leave them off. The texture is easy to create and I think it gives it a nice look. Materials and Details Yarn: 100-125 yards ww yarn Crochet Hook: J (6mm) Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends Measurements: 12” square Yarn colors used in sample: Red Heart With Love Aran, Cornsilk, Lettuce, Grenadine, Iced Blue, Bluebell
Lotus In Bloom 12" Afghan Square crochet pattern
"The Lotus in Bloom 12" Afghan Square uses post stitches to create an eye-catching and pleasing design. The texture created is soft and comforting, too. While the square is beautiful in just two colors, the color possibilities are endless when crocheting your very own Lotus in Bloom 12" Afghan Square. You can make any sized blanket with as many or as little squares as you desire. You can even get creative and make a small throw pillow using the square.
Cabin on the Beach Afghan Square
"This easy crochet afghan pattern pays homage to the traditional Log Cabin quilt squares with a beachy crochet version! You can make this pattern into afghan blocks for a fun pieced afghan, or simply continue on for a fun continuous blanket pattern. This makes an excellent crochet stash buster- as you'll use just about 100 yards of each color for the 12" crochet afghan square blocks. Make it into a true scrap blanket, or use the colors of your choice for a cohesive look."
