Crocheting: Caribbean Twins Baby Afghans

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Caribbean Twins Baby Afghans Pattern

Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Blanket/Bedspread

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

You should already know how to ch, sl st, sc, hdc and dc.
Long hdc is explained in the instructions.
Tunisian stitch to create the cross stitch squares is also explained.

Pattern Description:

Any child would love these bright and colorful afghans with a Caribbean theme. The girl's afghan is covered with fish, flamingos, butterflies and flowers, while the boy's afghan is covered with frogs, boats, dolphins and turtles.

The animals, plants, etc., are cross-stitched on an afghan stitch (tunisian stitch) square. The squares are done separately and then crocheted together using a connect-as-you-go technique, so the only sewing is the cross-stitch.

This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

Gauge:

Each square measures 5-3/4" across

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

The finished size is 44-1/2" square.

Materials:

For Caribbean Boy afghan: 4 skeins yellow, 2 each of blue and green soft worsted weight yarn, in 6 oz. (170 g) skeins
For Caribbean Girl afghan: 4 skeins yellow, 2 each of orange and pink soft worsted weight yarn, in 6 oz. (170 g) skeins
Size I (5.50 mm) crochet hook

You Will Also Need:

Tapestry needle for cross stitching