Sometimes the easiest way to spruce up a room is to add a well-placed accent piece. Something simple like a crochet afghan can make all the difference in the world when displayed on a chair or couch in your living room. Today we’re bringing you a free afghan pattern from Red Heart! This gorgeous Irish Lace afghan adds a touch of elegance wherever it goes, and the clean white color is the perfect complement to any decor scheme! Enjoy this Free Pattern Friday, and have a fabulous weekend!
Free Pattern Friday: Irish Lace Afghan from Yarnspirations
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 56″ x 64″ [142 x 162 cm]. Excluding fringe.
GAUGE
Motif = 4″ [10 cm] square.
MATERIALS
Patons® Canadiana® (3.5 oz/100 g; 205 yds/187 m) Aran (10008) 15 balls
Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx= Approximately
Ch= Chain(s)
Dc= Double crochet
Hdc= Half double crochet
Rep= Repeat
RS= Right side
Rnd(s)= Round(s)
Sc= Single crochet
Sl st= Slip stitch
Sp(s)= Space(s)
St(s)= Stitch(es)
Tog= Together
Yoh= Yarn over hook
INSTRUCTIONS
PANEL
(Make 7)
First Square: Ch 6. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 2. (Yoh. Insert hook into ring. Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook- Dc2tog made. [Ch 3. (Yoh. Insert hook into ring. Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops) 3 times. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook- Dc3tog made] 7 times. Ch 3. Join with sl st to top of first dc2tog.
2nd rnd: Sl st to center of next ch-3 arch. Ch 1. 1 sc in same arch. (Ch 5. 1 sc in next arch) 7 times. Ch 2. 1 dc in first sc.
3rd rnd: *Ch 5. (Dc3tog. Ch 3. Dc3tog) in next arch.** Ch 5. 1 sc in next arch. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Ch 5. Join with sl st in top of dc at end of 2nd rnd. Fasten off.
Second to Fifteenth Squares:
1st and 2nd rnds: Work as given for First Square.
3rd rnd: (Join to previous Square). Ch 5. *(Dc3tog. Ch 1) in next arch. Insert hook from RS in center ch of corner of previous Square and sl st. (Ch 1. Dc3tog) in same arch.* **Ch 2. Insert hook from RS in center ch of ch-5 arch of previous Square and sl st. Ch 2.** 1 sc in next arch. Rep from ** to ** once more, then from * to * once more. 2 Squares joined. [Ch 5. 1 sc in next arch. Ch 5. (Dc3tog. Ch 3. Dc3tog) in next arch] twice. Ch 5. Join with sl st in top of dc at end of 2nd rnd. Fasten off. Panel Edging: 1st row:(RS).Join yarn with sl st to any corner ch-3 sp of Square at end of Panel. Ch 3. 2 dc in same ch-3 sp. *(5 dc in next ch-5 arch) twice. 2 dc in corner arch. 1 dc between Squares (over joining st). 2 dc in next corner arch. Rep from * ending with 3 dc in last corner ch-3 sp. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 sc between dc groups of previous row. *Ch 5. 1 sc between 5 dc groups. Rep from * to last 3 dc group. Ch 3. 1 sc in top of ch 3. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 3. 2 dc in ch-3 arch. *5 dc in next ch-5 arch. Rep from * to last ch-3 arch. 3 dc in ch-3 arch. Turn.
4th row: Ch 3. Skip first 2 sts. *(1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next st. Skip next 3 sts. Rep from * to last 4 sts. (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next st. Skip next 2 sts. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
5th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st or ch to end of row. Fasten off.Work these 5 rows edging along other side of Panel.
Finishing:
Sew 7 panels tog, catching back loop only of each hdc along edges.
Fringe:
Cut 24″ [61 cm] lengths of yarn. Taking 3 strands tog, knot into first and last st. Taking 6 strands tog, knot into fringe evenly across end of Afghan. For second row of knots, take 3 strands from every section and knot tog. Trim fringe evenly.
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Could you please learn us with pictures or video.
Tnx
yes I agree with you. They need a video for the pattern join.
What a beautiful blanket! I would love to see it in two or three colors, I think that would make it stand out even more!
Thank you very much! It´s wonderful! I will try it as soon as possible.
Love this pattern. Thank you and I will make it .
This is my first time on your page and I found this beautiful shawl. I cant wait to try it out. Many thanks
This afghan is fit for the royals. It’s so elegant. I will make this as soon as I can and post it here for all to see and admire. Thank you for the pattern which is just right here on the front page for crocheters to follow.
Having problems with the joining any chance of a chart please
Sooo beautiful! Would like to make it , ut as my English is not good enough to read this pattern , it would be much much appreciated if there was with a you tube guideness . Or does enyone now this pattern in Duch ?
Thanks very much for eny replay .
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Thanks to stitch and unwind.com I found your beautiful afghan and can’t wait to make it. I’ve been looking for 2 years for the perfect wedding gift for my 2nd cousin and you just handed it to me. Thank you so very much! It’s definitely going to pull at our Irish roots, including her husband’s. Can’t wait to make it. Thank you again!
We’re so happy to hear your story, Mary! Thanks for sharing!
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I love the Irish Lace Afghan but am having a lot of difficulty joining the second square to the first. I there a video of this procedure that I can view?
Thanks
Gorgeous afghan pattern. UNFORTUNATELY I do not crochet and am not subscribed to the crochet portion of Stitch and Unwind. I never receive the knitting portion any more and am about to unsubscribe to it. Certainly would love to see this afghan in a knit format.
Question about the fringe and tying the second row. How do exactly tie row securely? Do you take the three strands from the middle or sides and how are they tied?
Thank you.
Anyone have tips on how to join the squares? I am having difficulty figuring it out.
Thanks!
Love this pattern. Cant work out how to join the squares. A video would help
For the life of me I can’t figure out the joining in round three either…. Is there any help?!?!?
Have you yet figured out how to join them. This is so frustrating
Wish it came in knitting pattern too. Bery beautiful afghan
Can anyone help me with figuring out how to join the squares?!?
For anyone who can’t figure out how to join, there’s a helpful tutorial on You tube. Just search “Irish lace afghan” and check out the first two that show up.