Crochet Larksfoot Granny Afghan

Crochet Larksfoot Granny Afghan

The Crochet Larksfoot Granny Afghan is a FTM (from the middle) design, starting with a square, but then changing to a rectangle.

For this project, I used Caron Cakes with Red Heart With Love yarn and they really worked well together.  I have been wanting to design a square to rectangle blanket like this for a while now.  The square is lengthened on 2 ends working in rows after the square is completed.  But if you enjoy the square, in the case of a bed topper blanket, just keep going until you reach your desired size.

I want to add a disclaimer to this blog.  I am just an amateur when it comes to photography.  I use the natural light that comes in thru my window.  When I zoom in, the colors change from when I pull back.  All of the photos you see here are the same blanket.  The last 2 photos at the bottom of this post are the closest to the true colors.  But don't focus on my colors!  Use your imagination to create your own color story.  I can't wait to see what other combinations you all will come up with.

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Tutorial

Larksfoot Granny Afghan

Designed by Jeanne Steinhilber

Caron® Cakes™ Lovely Layers™ (240 g/8.5 oz, 407 m/445 yds)

Color A - Sugar Plums - 4 balls

Red Heart® With Love™ (150 g/5.29 oz, 271 m/296 yards)

Color B - Oxford - 3 balls

Size U.S. H/8 (5.0  mm) crochet hook.

Measurements Approx 45" x 63" [114 x 160 cm]. 

Abbreviations List 

Beg = Begin(ning)

Ch = Chain

Dc = Double crochet

Hdc = Half double crochet

Rem = Remains

Rep = Repeat

Rnd(s) = Round()

Sk = Skip

Sl st = Slip stitch

Sp = Space

St(s) = Stitch(es)

Special Stitches

When working double crochet in space 2 rounds below, pull loop up to match height of current round.

Instructions

1st rnd: (RS) With A, ch 4, in first ch, 2 dc, ch 2, [3 dc, ch 2] 3 times, hdc join to beg ch. 3 dc per side.

2nd rnd: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), *1 dc in next 3 sts, ch 1,** (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 1 dc in beg sp, hdc join to 3rd ch. 5 dc, 2 ch-1 sps per side.

3rd rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, ch 1, 1 dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, 1 dc in next st,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, hdc join to beg ch. 9 dc, 2 ch-1 sps per side.

4th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, [1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] twice, 1 dc in next st,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, hdc join to beg ch. 12 dc, 3 ch-1 sps per side.

5th rnd: Ch 4, *1 dc in next 3 sts, [ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next 3 sts] to corner, (ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, ch 1, 1 dc in beg sp, hdc join to 3rd ch. Break A. 14 dc, 5 ch-1 sps per side.

6th rnd: Attach B in any corner sp, ch 4, *1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st] to corner,** (ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, ch 1, 1 dc in beg sp, hdc join to 3rd ch. 17 dc, 6 ch-1 sps per side.

7th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, [1 dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp] until 1 st rem before corner, 1 dc in next st,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, hdc join to beg ch. Break B. 21 dc, 6 ch-1 sps per side.

8th rnd: Attach A in any corner sp, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, [1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] until 1 st rem before corner, 1 dc in next st,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, hdc join to beg ch. 24 dc, 7 ch-1 sps per side.

9th rnd: Ch 4, *1 dc in next 3 sts, [ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next 3 sts] to corner,** (ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, ch 1, 1 dc in beg sp, hdc join to 3rd ch. 26 dc, 9 ch-1 sps per side.

10th rnd: Ch 4, *1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st] to corner,** (ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, ch 1, 1 dc in beg sp, hdc join to 3rd ch. 29 dc, 10 ch-1 sps per side.

11th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, [1 dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp] until 1 st rem before corner, 1 dc in next st,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, hdc join to beg ch. 33 dc, 10 ch-1 sps per side.

12th rnd: Ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, [1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] until 1 st rem before corner, 1 dc in next st,** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg sp, hdc join to beg ch. 36 dc, 11 ch-1 sps per side.

13th rnd: Ch 4, *1 dc in next 3 sts, [ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next 3 sts] to corner,** (ch 1, 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, ch 1, 1 dc in beg sp, hdc join to 3rd ch. Break A. 38 dc, 11 ch-1 sps per side.

14th - 37th rnds: Repeat 6th thru 13th rounds.

Begin working in rows with RS facing up.

1st row: Attach B in any corner sp, ch 3, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st] to corner, 1 dc in ch-2 sp. Turn. 113 dc, 36 ch-1 sps.

2nd row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 sts, [ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next 3 sts] until 1 st rem, 1 dc in last st. Change to A. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st] until 3 sts rem, sk next st, 1 dc in last 2 sts. Turn.

4th row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, [1 dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp] until 2 sts rem, 1 dc in last 2 sts. Turn.

5th row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st] to corner, 1 dc in ch-2 sp. Turn. 

6th row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 sts, [ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next 3 sts] until 1 st rem, 1 dc in last st. Turn.

7th row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st] until 3 sts rem, sk next st, 1 dc in last 2 sts. Turn.

8th row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, [1 dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp] until 2 sts rem, 1 dc in last 2 sts. Change to B. Turn.

9th row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st, [ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in sp 2 rnds below, 1 dc in next st] to corner, 1 dc in ch-2 sp. Turn. 

10th row: Ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 sts, [ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next 3 sts] until 1 st rem, 1 dc in last st. Change to A. Turn.

11th - 16th rows: Rep 3rd - 8th row. Fasten off.

Repeat 1st - 16th rows on opposite end of blanket.

Border

1st rnd: Attach B in any ch-2 corner with a standing sc, ch 2, 1 sc in same sp, 1 sc in each st and evenly across ends of rows, working (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in the corner sps, sl st to beg sc. Break B.

2nd rnd: Attach A in any ch-2 corner with a standing sc, ch 2, 1 sc in same sp, *[sk next st, 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in skipped st] to corner,** (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. Break A.

3rd rnd: Attach B in any ch-2 corner with a standing sc, 2 sc in same sp, *1 sc in each st to corner,** (3 sc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then from * to ** once, sl st to beg sc. Fasten off.

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