On the Bias Rectangular Afghan – Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

While I was working on my Centaur Mandala Afghan, my first crochet blanket using a self-striping yarn, I decided that it wasn’t going to be my last! I absolutely LOVED using simpler stitch patterns and watching the yarn do all of the colorwork for me. I found that it also motivated me to crochet more quickly so that I could see the next color change.

I found it was even more fun to watch the color changes come to life in this crochet C2C blanket pattern.

You can find the free crochet C2C blanket pattern in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, and Etsy here.

 

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Beginners and seasoned crocheters alike will love that the On the Bias Rectangular Afghan pattern uses simple crochet stitch pattern repeats to create the textured design, making it perfect for those days when you need to sit, crochet and decompress. If working on the bias (or corner-to-corner as it’s more widely known) is intimidating, no worries! I’ve created a video tutorial to help.

Pair this crochet C2C blanket pattern with Lion Brand Yarns Mandala or Wool Ease Cakes, self-striping yarns, and all of the colorwork is done for you making this a perfect crochet project for binge watching your favorite TV show. And I don’t know about you, but my favorite part of self-striping yarns is that I’m not left with a bunch of ends to weave in!

 

 

 

THE YARN

For this crochet corner to corner blanket, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Cakes in Poseidon, which is a DK weight, self-striping yarn. All of the colorwork was done for me which made this a perfect crochet project for binge watching my favorite TV shows. And I don’t know about you, but my favorite part about this yarn is that I wasn’t left with a bunch of ends to weave in!

Earlier this year I was trying to use up some of the Lion Brand cake yarns I had in my yarn stash. The following are projects I’ve completed with cake yarns so far.

THE YARNS & COLORWAYS I’VE USED SO FAR ARE:

• Gnome: Girls Butterfly Mandala Vest and matching 18″ doll 5 piece set
• Genie: Water’s Edge Shawl
• Griffin: Griffin Shawl & Triangular Scarf
• Centaur: Centaur Mandala Afghan & Wasilla Poncho for Women
• Chimera: Chimera Triangular Scarf
• Aquarius (Mandala Sparkle): Wasilla Poncho for Girls

 

 

For the On the Bias Rectangular Afghan, I’ve combined several simple crochet stitches to give it a nice texture and drape. The size is easily customizable so you can make it smaller for a baby shower gift or larger for a wedding gift! Check out my Blanket Size Chart HERE, for standard blanket sizes.

 

On the Bias Rectangular C2C Afghan – Free C2C Crochet Pattern

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, and Etsy here.

• BONUS Crochet Stitch Chart & Stitch Count Charts Included in the ad-free PDF!

Save this pattern to your Ravelry favorites here.

Pin it for later here.

Click HERE for the Video Tutorial.

 

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Materials

• Yarn: DK Weight / 3 / Yarn (Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Cakes in Poseidon was used for the sample in the photos) (150 g / 5.3oz / 590 yards / 540 meters / 80% acrylic / 20% Wool) per cake – You’ll need approximately 4 cakes (2,300 yards) to make a 49.5″ W x 68″ L crochet afghan (size shown in the photos).
  • This yarn is available on Amazon & the Lion Brand Yarns website.
• Crochet Hook: J/10/6.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

 

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Skill Level

• Easy

 

Gauge

• Any Size – Easily Adjustable
• Check out my Blanket Size Chart HERE, for standard blanket sizes.
• Blanket in the photos is 49.5″ W x 68″ L

 

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet decrease
• yo: yarn over
• sp: space
• Rep: repeat
• Rnd: round
• Beg: beginning

 

Notes

• I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.
• The first stitch of every row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless stated otherwise.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease Cakes in Poseidon, 80% Acrylic / 20% Wool (590 yards / 540 m / 150 g / 5.3 oz).
• Yardage: 4 cakes (2,300 yards) made a 49.5″ W x 68″ L size afghan.
• Standard Blanket Sizes – Check out my Blanket Size Chart HERE.
• Yarns similar in fiber and weight can be substituted.
• Designer Tip! Use ANY weight yarn you’d like. I suggest using a hook size at least 1mm larger than what’s listed on the ball band of the yarn you’d like to use. Adjust hook size until you get the drape you’d like for your afghan. If you use a different yarn and hook size, your gauge may not match what’s written.
• Crochet Stitch Chart – If you love stitch charts, I’ve included one in the ad-free PDF.
• Stitch Count Chart – I’ve included a complete stitch count chart in the ad-free PDF as a bonus. This stitch count chart shows the counts for a variety of blanket sizes.
• Video Tutorial – Click HERE to Watch

 

 

 

On the Bias Rectangular Afghan Instructions

 

 

 

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