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Red Bricks Crochet Afghan Pattern

February 16, 2015 by AllFreeCrochet 19 Comments

Red Bricks Crochet Afghan Pattern
The amazing textures and unique geometry of this Red Bricks Crochet Afghan are sure to make a strong statement. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and you’ll love snuggling under this stunning crochet afghan pattern as you work it up.  The fun brick-like texture is made with the front post double crochet, keeping things just interesting enough to not make the pattern boring to work up.  Making it in a solid color brings an extra touch of sophistication to something so simple. Using the super-soft Bernat Blanket yarn makes for an extra cuddly little afghan, that everyone from 1 to 90 years old will love.

 

 

MEASUREMENTS: APPROX 48″ X 58″ [122 X 147.5 CM]

GAUGE:  7 sc and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm]

MATERIALS:

  • Bernat® Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 258 yds/234 m) Purple Plum (10430) 4 balls
  • Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS:

  • Approx = Approximately
  • Beg = Beginning
  • Ch = Chain(s)
  • Cont = Continue(ity)
  • Pat = Pattern
  • Rem = Remaining
  • Rep = Repeat
  • RS = Right side
  • Sc = Single crochet
  • Sp(s) = Space(s)
  • Yoh = Yarn over hook

INSTRUCTIONS:

Ch 93.

1st row (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 4. Skip next 3 ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *3 dc in next ch-4 sp. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *Ch 4. Skip next 3 dc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

4th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *3 dc in next ch-4 sp. Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next dc 2 rows below at front of work inserting hook from left to right. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice – long dcfp made. Rep from * to last ch-4 sp. 3 dc in last ch-4 sp. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.

5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *Ch 4. Skip next 3 dc. 1 sc in next long dcfp. Rep from * to last 4 dc. 1 sc in last dc. Turn.

Rep 4th and 5th rows for pat until work from beg measures 58” [147.5 cm]. Fasten off.

 

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Comments

  1. Diane Chicklo says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:56 am

    Yes use to make comfort ghans for people that lost their children, sons, daughters, fathers, mothers in the line of duty and use to send them to a veteran’s amputee hospital in Texas.

    Reply
  2. modhan crochet says

    February 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    I really love this & I have saved it….hope you don’t mind?

    Reply
  3. Rita says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Love this pattern, but I have three different colors I’d like to use, so, what would be the measurements for four more skeins of two more colors?

    Thanks!

    Rita

    Reply
  4. Jackie Ryan says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:48 am

    A group of us …. friends, former classmates and Face Book friends…. make afghans all year long. They can be knitted, crocheted or fleece or quilted, as long as they are washable materials. In December of each year we take them to the local VA hospital and give them out to the patients there in long term care. We have such fun visiting with the vets and giving them some small thing to say thank you for serving our country. We have done this for 3 years now and will continue this year. Our group keeps growing each year. Last year we took almost 50 afghans to the vets. We enjoy sharing our talents this way and are thankful we can give something back to those who gave so much for us.

    Reply
    • Katherine Hawk says

      March 3, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      I would like to join you group if possible… I love to crochet , and your VA donation is right fit for me. My father died in a VA hospital at Ann Arbor, MI one of the things I and it remember most was the gift of a lap quilt given by a group of women…he loved it and it meant so much to him.
      Thank you for time and consideration. Kat

      Reply
  5. Dawneda Yost says

    February 28, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    Enjoy making afghans, will make as many as I can n send them to you to give a vet.

    Reply
  6. Bonnie Reynolds says

    February 28, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Love the look of the Red Bricks Afghan!! In the 5th row, instructions say to “Repeat from * to last 4 dc. SC in last dc.” So what do I do in those last 4 dc? Can’t wait to make this afghan! Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Katherine Lewis says

    February 28, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    I retired in 1995, and have crocheted baby blankets since my retirement. Each year, beginning in January until December, I have crocheted over 250 blankets and given them to Churches, Women’s centers and Lutheran Children Adoption Family Services in my city. It is very rewarding to me since my motto is “Crocheting Soothes the Soul”, and it really does.

    Reply
  8. Beulah says

    March 3, 2015 at 6:57 am

    Yes, I make Baby Afghans for the OB Ward at my local hospital, usually 3-4 every week so that every new baby has one to go home with. We have anywhere from 10-16 babies born here each month. I have been doing this for over 3 years now. Before that i made pink scarves for Breast cancer, one year alone i made amlost 300. I am in my late 70’s and live in a small apartment, no longer drive so it gives me something to do and i love doing it. I crochet and knit both and love the free patterns i find on the web.

    Reply
    • Marie says

      August 9, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      That is awesome . I started making throws for the Children’s Cancer ward in Las Vegas in January. I smoked 7 quit so started doing something worthwhile. Plan on bringing them down next week, I have over 2 dozen & my other 1/2 granddaughter was treated there for Lukemia years ago & is cancer free still, and she still uses the throw she got @ the hospital.

      Reply
  9. Anita Keller says

    March 3, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    I have crocheted afghans for nursing homes and for maternity homes.

    Reply
  10. Shirley Salo says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Yes, I’ve made many lapghans for the Veterans home as well as large quilts for the Lutheran Church who sends them overseas. I also make baby quilts for those being baptized in our church. Also make winter hats for the local children in our schools who don’t have any.

    Reply
  11. Kiss Marianne says

    March 4, 2015 at 2:59 am

    I’m a retired woman and have crochet much the last two years for my grandchildren.
    I’m living in Hungary and there are many poor people.
    I think from your example that I shall crochet for baby afghans to hospitals.
    Thank you very much your letter and I ask blessing your work.
    Marianne

    Reply
  12. Bonnie Smith says

    March 12, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I would like to print some of the patterns I have saved and can not find how to print it

    Reply
    • Char says

      March 15, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      I highlighted the area I wanted to print and then selected command to print it out; however the photo didn’t print. To get the photo and text to print, I did a block and copy command then pasted it into a word document and printed it out. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  13. Megan says

    June 23, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    This reminds me of the best blankets in my mom’s linen closet. Especially with how much she loves curling up under a blanket when the weather is cooler, this would be a perfect birthday present for her! She’ll love that pattern.

    P.S. Will there be another charity drive next year? I’d love to contribute!

    Reply
  14. Suzy J says

    June 28, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    Instead of chaining to start, would it affect the pattern to start with fsc?
    Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Laurie says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I crochet blankets for Project Linus. Our blankets go to hospitals, homeless shelters, NICUs, any place there is a need. I also crochet hats and scarves for the homeless in San Francisco. My crochet children hats usually are donated to Lucille Packard in Palo Alto. There is always a need and being able to fill that need is such a wonderful feeling. Laurie

    Reply
  16. Shannon Wannemacher says

    December 1, 2017 at 10:23 am

    What is the stitch pattern for this blanket? I’d like to make it twin size… Thx!

    Reply

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