I was floored when I first saw the Crochet Peppermint Afghan in the summer of 2014. Designed by Bendy Carter, this afghan is so incredible that it inspired me beyond belief. I knew instantly this was an afghan a crocheter could fall in love with.
A new tutorial was created in December 2025. The updated tutorial focuses on the central motif by using only Edging 1. It isn't easy to see the twisting action of each of the 6 types of motifs, and I believe people may need to do only one type of edging and apply it to all 42 large motifs. Of course, you can decide for yourself.
You will need approximately 2560 yards of white and 1530 yards of red. In the Red Heart Super Saver ball format of the 7 oz size. 7 balls of white and 4 balls of red.
The looks are a bit deceiving as you may think you need to make 42 large motifs and be done with it. While all motifs are the same from rounds 1 - 11, the final round is different. Motifs have been assigned a number between 1 - 6. The edging is changed so the spirals can appear twisting instead of all 42 motifs being the same. However, if you were to do all 42 motifs with the same edging, I don't think it's a deal-breaker.
Yarn Requirements
Red Heart Soft, 5 oz / 141 g, 256 yds / 234 m.
- White 10 balls - Contrast A (Yarn Total for Colour. 50 oz, 1410 g / 2560 yds, 2340 m)
- Really Red - 6 Balls - Contrast B (Yarn Total for Colour. 30 oz, 846 g / 1536 yds, 1404 m)
If substituting to Red Heart Super Saver, here's the information below:
Red Heart Super Saver, 198 g/7 oz, 333 meters/364 yards
- 7 balls of white.
- 4 balls of red.
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Given the complexity of the layers and the 6 different edges, I felt it appropriate to create a workbook. I have provided a link to it below. You are welcome to save it, download it, and/or print it.
We also have a gallery of afghans completed by Crochet Crowd Community Members. You can see the colour combinations they developed here. Visit the Peppermint Photo Gallery.
Mikey's Notes Workbook
I was highly inspired by this afghan and took the time to examine the pattern and make working notes, as there are 6 different motifs. This is the free download for Mikey's Peppermint Working Notes Booklet.
Updated Tutorials - 2025
Original Tutorial
Pillow Version
We have also the Pillow Pattern in video format. Refer to this Crochet Pillow Pattern Article about changing the sizing if you wish a 12", 14" or 16" pillow. The pattern is written as a 16" pillow.
Eileen says
I loved making this for my granddaughter. The video tutorial helped me emensily.
Mikey says
I prefer your colouring versus the original pattern. It's so cheerful!
Trisha C says
Love this afghan
I also made one into a tree skirt.
I made this a long time ago. . As you can see I left one side open halfway through to go around the tree and rearranged some of the rows to make it more circular
Mikey says
That's a brilliant idea. Great thinking going on here! - Michael
Michelle says
Is there a way to crochet this so the back looks the same as the front?
Mikey says
Unfortunately, the technique used cannot be duplicated on the back. I did see on social media someone was complaining how ugly the back is. Maybe you could do 2 motifs and put them together back to back.
Kathy Dickerson says
This is my first attempt at something like this. I tend to crochet tight, so my question is if after I get it together, I want to make it wider. Do I just make another row of peppermints? If the answer is yes, which peppermint numbers do I make and in which order do I arrange them? I can’t seem to find that anywhere. But so far I’ve gotten a ton of comments and compliments just based off of the pieces I’ve made. And your videos are priceless thank you so much.
Kathy Dickerson says
Hey Mikey! This is my first time reaching out to you. I love the peppermint blanket. My question is if I wanna make it wider do I just add another row of peppermints? And if all I do is add a row of peppermints in which order do I add them to continue the pattern integrity?
Mikey says
Maybe study the diagram assembly and possibly just add a another row that is probably a row on the opposite side of blanket so you don't have two of the same style side by side.
Laura says
Hey Mikey
I’m trying to make this afghan for a friend but I’m struggling with knowing how to put the different motifs together. I have the placement guide but they are numbered 1-42. Can you please help me by sending a placement guide that has the 1-6 motifs. Thanks in advance
Mikey says
The pattern itself has a schematic of the layout I believe. You can find it there if you need it. 🙂
Karen Armstrong says
grid
Mikey says
THankx
RamyaKarthik says
Hi...What is the hook size used for this blanket?.
How much yarn needed to make this?
Please let me know..
Am excited to start this lovely Blanket..
Mikey says
There is a link to the free pattern for this blanket in this article. It will answer all of your questions.
Frances says
Thank you, Mikey! I learn so much from your tutorials. I just finished my peppermint blanket. I was coasting along and had already attached several mints together before discovering that the last mint I attached had 18 swirls instead of 16. I made a new mint and replaced it. Thanks for being my inspiration.
Mikey says
Congrats for finishing! That's a lot of work but a blanket you will enjoy for years.
Larisa wong says
Hi, can you show me how to lay 42 motif together please
Mikey says
There is a diagram provided in the pattern for the layout of the motifs. 🙂
MARY WARREN says
Love , love
Heidi McGowan says
How much yarn was used to make this blanket?
Mikey says
I just crocheted the pillow last month. That uses 1 ball of each of the white and red. The remaining left over is in the blanket.
RED HEART® Soft®: 10 balls 4600
White A and 6 balls 9925 Really
Red B
So 9 balls of White, and 5 balls of Red.