I designed the Lakeside Throw Crochet Afghan Pattern to be stylish enough to leave out as a decor accent but cozy enough for when you need some time to rest and restore. It just begs you to curl up for awhile and indulge in a good book or movie. And best of all, it’s the perfect pattern for all crochet experience levels.
The textured stitch pattern is one of my favorites … it so rich and complex, but is really quite simple using only two basic crochet stitches. I’ve included a video below to walk you through the stitch. You can also see it worked up in this Textured Dishcloth Crochet Pattern.
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Lakeside Throw Crochet Afghan Pattern
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Here is what you will need:
- 8 skeins worsted weight yarn, approx. 2,000 yds (shown here in Caron Simply Soft Tweeds in Off White)
- US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook
- yarn needle and scissors for finishing
This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
Textured Crochet Stitch Pattern {Video Tutorial}
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Finished afghan as written measures approximately 60 in. x 40 in. but can be easily customized to any size you desire.
Notes:
- To customize size, chain a multiple of 3 + 2.
- I found that this stitch pattern results in nice and neat edges without the need to add a border. If you do prefer to add a border, you can use the simple single crochet edging pattern as I did in the Textured Dishcloth Crochet Pattern.
- If you need a refresher, check out my stitch tutorials for how to do a single crochet here and how to do a double crochet here.
Ch 134.
Row 1: Work [1 sc, 2 dc] in 2nd ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, *work [1 sc, 2 dc] in next, skip next 2 ch, rep from * across until last 3 ch, skip next 2 ch, 1 sc in last ch, turn — 133 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work [1 sc, 2 dc] in first st, skip next 2 sts, *work [1 sc, 2 dc] in next, skip next 2 sts, rep from * across until last 3 sts, skip next 2 sts, 1 sc in last st, turn — 133 sts.
Rows 3 – 131: Rep Row 2 for a total of 131 rows or until desired length is reached.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
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I’m currently using this very same pattern in a hooded scarf I’m making. Such a simple pretty texture.
Can you use five double crochet rather than three. The afgan I am repairing looks like it has five.
Hi
Simple, elegant design – Love it, thank you for sharing!
when I turn at the end do I grab the whole next stitch or just the back of the sc from last time
does starting out with chain 134 actually meet the 40″ width?
WHEN I TRIED THIS MY ROWS KEPT GETTING SHORTER. I did a single crochet and double crochet in the same stitch and then skipped the next two stitches. What am I DOING INCORRECTLY.
After skipping the two stitches, each row should end with a single crochet in the last stitch.
instructions state to do 1 single and 2 double crochets in each stitch after skipping 2 stitches with 1 single crochet in last stitch
Beautimous!
hi…i love this blanket and wondering if it can be done in cotton?
thanks
Hi Lorna 🙂 Sure! It can be worked in any yarn you like.
A very nice stitch and a beautiful, easy crochet pattern for an afghan! I also like the stitch diagram, included with the instructions. This summer, I definitely will make this in the color shown and maybe a medium blue border. Thank you for sharing this pattern!
What a great stitch for a blanket. It works wonderfully with the yarn you chose.