Traveling Afghan Crochet Square #15

This 10″ x 10″ crochet square is the perfect addition to any crochet sampler afghan such as the Lion Brand Yarns Traveling Crochet Afghan. The free crochet pattern is available in this post below or an ad-free print friendly version is available on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, and Etsy here.

 

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Beginners and seasoned crocheters alike will love that this Traveling Afghan Crochet Square 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. And being worked on the bias lends a little more visual interest to the design.

 

 

 

THE TRAVELING AFGHANS – A year long project – “My Life in Yarn” 2020

I’m so excited to be a part of the year-long project sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn called the Traveling Afghans. In conjunction with Lion Brand’s “My Life in Yarn” 2020 campaign, the Traveling Afghans are a collaborative effort amongst 49 knitwear designers and bloggers from seven different countries!

The Traveling Afghans set sail from NYC in January 2020 and have been on a journey around the world, traveling from designer to designer every two weeks. Each designer has created a 10″x10″ square to add to either the knit or crochet blanket before sending it off to the next designer to add theirs. The designers will publish their patterns for free online so YOU can follow along with us and create your own knit or crochet afghan!

 

How can I participate?

1. Purchase a yarn kit so you’ll have all the yarn you will need. You’ll also need a size J/10/6.00 mm hook. *Purchasing a kit is not mandatory. Feel free to follow along using a similar worsted weight yarn from your stash.

2. Alexandra from Two of Wands has put together a great landing page for the Traveling Afghan project. She has compiled links to each square, a helpful list of FAQs for the project, and really fun world maps that show the afghan’s travels!

3. Share your square & Traveling Afghans progress on social media! Use the hashtags #thetravelingafghans #lionbrandyarn #mylifeinyarn and #thetravelingcrochetafghan.

4. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a complete list of participating designers. Follow these designers on social media to stay in the loop on their pattern releases.

 

 

 

 

 

Traveling Afghan Square #15 – Free 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.

You can purchase the crochet kit for the Traveling Afghan from Lion Brand Yarns HERE. Find out more about the Traveling Crochet Afghan on the Two of Wands blog HERE.

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

Save this pattern to your Ravelry favorites here.

Pin it for later here.

 

 

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Materials

• Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, Lion Brand Wool Ease in Natural Heather was used for the sample in the photos (3 oz / 85g / 197 yd / 180 m / 80% acrylic / 20% wool) per ball.
  • Yardage: 99 yards / 34 g
  • Lion Brand Wool Ease is available on the Lion Brand website HERE.
  • You can purchase the crochet kit for the Traveling Afghan from Lion Brand Yarns HERE.
• 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

• 10″ x 10″ square
• Check out my Blanket Size Chart HERE, for standard blanket sizes.

 

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
• dc2tog: double crochet decrease
• yo: yarn over
• sp: space
• FLO: front loop only
• BLO: back loop only
• Rep: repeat
• Rnd: round
• Beg: beginning

 

Special Stitches

• Alternate Double Crochet (alt-dc): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops. Click HERE for tutorial.
• Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog): (Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull thru remaining 3 loops on hook.

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 Wool Ease in Natural Heather (3 oz / 85g / 197 yd / 180 m / 80% acrylic / 20% wool)
• Yardage: 34 g (99 yards)
• Standard Blanket Sizes – Check out my Blanket Size Chart HERE.
• Yarns similar in fiber and weight can be substituted.
• This crochet square is worked on the bias. You’ll begin in the lower right hand corner and finish in the upper left hand corner. You’ll complete the square by adding a simple border.
• I used the Mattress Stitch Seaming Technique to attach my crochet square to the Traveling Afghan. This is my favorite seaming technique.

 

 

 

 

Traveling Afghan Square #15 Instructions

 

Increase Row 3: Working into the stitches from Increase Row 1, (Alt-dc, dc) in the first st, FLO 2 dc in the next st, (BLO dc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st) rep across to the last 3 sts, BLO dc in the next st, FLO 2 dc in the next st, BOTH loops 2 dc in the last st. (23 sts)  

Increase Rows 4 – 6: (Alt-dc, dc) in the first st, FLO 2 dc in the next st, (BLO dc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st) rep across to the last 3 sts, BLO dc in the next st, FLO 2 dc in the next st, BOTH loops 2 dc in the last st. *Stitch count increases by 4 stitches each row. (35 sts at the end of Increase Row 6)  

Increase Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Turn. *Stitch count does not increase.

Increase Row 8: Do Not Chain, sl st in each st across. Turn.  *Stitch count does not increase.

 

 

 

Attach Your Traveling Afghan Square #15

I chose to use the Mattress Stitch Seam Technique to attach my square to the Traveling Crochet Afghan. You can find a complete tutorial of this seaming technique HERE.

 

 

Traveling Crochet Afghan Progress to Date!

Below is a photo of the first 15 crochet squares complete and sewn together!

This has been a really FUN project to be a part of. I’m a little sad to box up the Traveling Afghan and send it to Melissa of Woods and Wool, but I’m very excited to see her crochet square!

 

Find the Rest of The Free Crochet Pattern Squares at the Links Below

#1 – 11/1-1/13 – New York City, USA – Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands
#2 – 1/15-1/28 – Barcelona, Spain – Cecilia Losada of Mamma DIY
#3 – 1/29-2/11 – Utrecht, The Netherlands – Wilma Westenberg of Wilmade
#4 – 2/12-2/25 – Gloucestershire, UK – Lindsey Newns of Lottie and Albert
#5 – 2/26-3/10 – New Brunswick, Canada – Kimberley Giggie of Lakeside Loops
#6 – 3/11-3/24 – Ontario, Canada – Lee Sartori of Coco Crochet Lee
#7 – 3/25-4/7 – Alberta, Canada – Janine Myska of Knits n’ Knots
#8 – 4/8-4/21 – Alberta, Canada – Abigail Ellazar of Knits and Knots by AME
#9 – 4/22-5/5 – California, USA – Arica Presinal of Skeinsnsticks
#10 – 5/6-5/19 – California, USA – Meghan Ballmer of Meghan Makes Do
#11 – 5/20-6/2 – California, USA – Nicole Riley of Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
#12 – 6/3-6/16 – Arizona, USA – Bailey Williams of Hooked on Tilly
#13 – 6/17-6/30 – Colorado, USA – Jess Coppom of Make & Do Crew 
#14 – 7/1-7/14 – Kansas, USA – Emily Davies of Hooked Hazel
#15 – 7/15-7/28 – Michigan, USA – Jennifer Pionk of A Crocheted Simplicity (above in this post)
#16 – 7/29-8/11 – Michigan, USA – Melissa Fisher of Woods and Wool
#17 – 8/12-8/25 – Ohio, USA – Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts
#18 – 8/26-9/8 – Georgia, USA – Vincent Williams of Visuvio’s Crafts
#19 – 9/9-9/22 – North Carolina, USA – Tia Edwards of Simple Things Crochet
#20 – 9/23-10/6 – North Carolina, USA – Ashleigh Kiser of Sewrella
#21 – 10/7-10/20 – North Carolina, USA – Rohn Strong of Rohn Strong
#22 – 10/21-11/3 – Pennsylvania, USA – Jessica Benvenuto of Fly the Distance
#23 – 11/4-11/17 – New York, USA – Brianna Iaropoli of Life and Yarn
#24 – 11/18-12/1 – New York City, USA – Teresa Carter of Debrosse
#25 – 12/2-12/16 – New Jersey, USA – ChiWei Ranck of 1 Dog Woof

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