Hello Sunshine Afghan

Worsted (4) Weight yarn- Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling- 4 skeins Mustard (650 yards), 5 skeins Pumpkin (800 yards), 4 skeins Baby Pink (600 yards) and 3 skeins White (475 yards)
5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle

The graph is read from the bottom right corner to the top left. You will be reading the rows from right to left (odd rows) and then left to right (even rows). The arrow before each row indicates the direction.
Each block on the graph counts as one square. One square consists of one Ch 3 and 3 Dc.
Each row will start off with an increase square until you reach the bottom left corner. Once you reach the bottom left corner every square on the left corner/side of the blanket will be a decrease square. You will still be increasing on the right side of the blanket until you reach the upper right corner. Once you have reached the upper right (second) corner you will be decreasing on both sides until the blanket is complete.
Please read the stitches and abbreviations section before beginning.
I recommend cross referencing the written pattern with the graph throughout.

Tracy King | 3rd Jul 20

This is an awesome blanket and fills me with happiness when I look at it. I am going to keep trying c2c until it makes sense lol. I don’t know if it’s because I’m a lefty or just some difficulty in my brain but I have trouble with the diagonal nature of the patterns. I love love love how they look when finished though so I will persevere. Adding this blanket to my list of c2c to make in the top spot. Thank you so much!

Hello Sunshine Afghan

I think some purples would be so pretty in this pattern. Maybe even light pastel colors as a baby blanket!

I’m a big fan of using C2C to work up different graphs. I have multiple blanket patterns available free on my blog as well as for purchase! A couple favorites are- Covered In Cats and Draped In Dogs!

LINKS:

The Hello Sunshine Afghan is available as a kit with Lion Brand! You can pick and choose ANY color of Basic Stitch Anti-pilling yarn to make your blanket + you get the PDF digital download with your purchase!

The Hello Sunshine Afghan is available as a low cost, ad-free printable PDF in my Etsy shop!

The Hello Sunshine Afghan is available as a low cost, ad-free printable PDF in my Ravelry shop!

Description: Inspired by the sunrise and all of its beautiful hues! This blanket is made using the C2C crochet stitch and features fun retro colors!

Materials:

Worsted (4) Weight yarn- Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling- 4 skeins Mustard (650 yards), 5 skeins Pumpkin (800 yards), 4 skeins Baby Pink (600 yards) and 3 skeins White (475 yards)

5.00mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Gauge: 4X4” = 5 by 5 tiles

Finished Blanket Measurements: 50X60”

Pattern Notes:

The graph is read from the bottom right corner to the top left. You will be reading the rows from right to left (odd rows) and then left to right (even rows). The arrow before each row indicates the direction.

Each block on the graph counts as one square. One square consists of one Ch 3 and 3 Dc.

Please read the stitches and abbreviations section before beginning.

I recommend cross referencing the written pattern with the graph throughout.

Videos and Tutorials:

Are you new to corner 2 corner crochet? Check out the links below to get familiar before starting the Hello Sunshine Afghan!

The ultimate beginners guide to c2c crochet

How to c2c crochet

Changing colors in c2c crochet

Working with different colors in c2c

Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):

Square (Sq)- Join to next Ch Sp with a Sl St. Ch 3. Work 3 Dc into same space. (one block)

Increase square- Ch 6 work 1 Dc in 4th Ch from hook. Work 1 Dc in each of the next 2 Ch.

Decrease square- Join to previous row with a Sl St. Turn. Work 1 Sl St into the top of each of the 3 Dc across square. Sl St into the ch 3 sp. Ch 3. Work 3 Dc into Ch Sp.

Dc- Double Crochet

Sl St- Slip Stitch

Ch- Chain

Legend:

O- Orange (pumpkin)

P- Pink (baby pink)

W- White

Y- Yellow (mustard)

Note: I recommend cutting separate balls of yarn for each “section” of color to avoid cutting and joining as much as possible.

Hello Sunshine Afghan Pattern:

← Row 1 [RS]: O1 (Ch 6, 1 Dc in 4th Ch from hook and last 2 Ch’s, Ch 6, turn. 1 square made. Begin with increase squares for each row until first corner.)

→ Row 2 [WS]: O2

← Row 3: O3

→ Row 4: O4

← Row 5: O5

→ Row 6: O6

← Row 7: O7

→ Row 8: O7, W

← Row 9: W2, O7

→ Row 10: O6, W4

← Row 11: P2, W4, O4, W

→ Row 12: W2, O3, W3, P4

← Row 13: P5, W4, O, W2, Y

→ Row 14: Y2, W5, P7

← Row 15: P8, W4, Y3

→ Row 16: Y4, W3, P9

← Row 17: P10, W2, Y5

→ Row 18: Y5, W2, P11

← Row 19: P11, W2, Y6

→ Row 20: Y7, W2, P11

← Row 21: P8, W5, Y8

→ Row 22: Y8, W14

← Row 23: W14, Y9

→ Row 24: Y10, W14

← Row 25: W5, Y7, W2, Y11

→ Row 26: Y12, W2, Y12

← Row 27: Y13, W2, Y12

→ Row 28: Y13, W2, Y13

← Row 29: Y14, W2, Y13

→ Row 30: Y14, W2, Y14

← Row 31: Y15, W2, Y14

→ Row 32: Y15, W2, Y15

← Row 33: Y16, W, Y16

→ Row 34: Y16, W2, Y16

← Row 35: Y17, W, Y17

→ Row 36: Y17, W2, Y17

← Row 37: Y17, W2, Y18

→ Row 38: Y18, W2, Y18

← Row 39: Y16, W4, Y19

→ Row 40: Y19, W7, Y14

← Row 41: Y12, W9, Y20