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.
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)
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Due to the complexity of the layers and the 6 different edges, I felt it appropriate to make 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 what colour combinations they came up with here. Visit the Peppermint Photo Gallery.
Mikey's Notes Workbook
I was super inspired by this afghan that I took a lot of time to examine the pattern and make working notes as there are 6 different motifs. This is the free download for the Mikey's Peppermint Working Notes Booklet.
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.
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.