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Free Crochet Pattern
Colorful Wheels Afghan

Lion Brand® Homespun^®

Pattern #: colorfulwheels

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Beginner

SIZE: One Size
38” x 51” [96.5 x 129.5 cm]

CORRECTIONS: None

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A free pattern from the book, THE STORY OF HOMESPUN.

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Color (A) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (B) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (C) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (D) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (E) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (F) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (G) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch

To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below

Homespun^®

Hepplewhite	Shaker	Colonial	Antique	Deco	Rococo	Edwardian	Tudor

Sierra	Regency	Williamsburg	Baroque	Ranch	Waterfall	Gothic	Prairie

Barrington	Nouveau	Windsor	Corinthian	Mediterranean	Delft	Quartz	Metropolis

Covered Bridge Red	Montana Sky	Florida Keys Green	Coral Gables	Boston Rose	Sunshine State	Black	Granite

Candy Apple	Harvest	Olive	Cobalt	Fawn	Barley	Fuchsia	Grape

Lemonade	Spring Green	Lavender Sachet	Blue Sky	Cotton Candy	Cream	Golden	Meadow

Fiesta	Russet	Plum	Apple Green	Chili	Saffron	Dusty Blue	Earth

Lagoon	Parfait	Ocean	Painted Desert	Wild Fire	Bourbon	Herb Garden	Mixed Berries

Pearls	Marble

*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.

You can also buy materials separately

MATERIALS

QUANTITY

PRICE

ALT QTY

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790-403 Homespun® Yarn: Earth

2 balls

$11.98

Note: (A)

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790-398 Homespun® Yarn: Plum

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (B)

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790-402 Homespun® Yarn: Dusty Blue

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (C)

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790-401 Homespun® Yarn: Saffron

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (D)

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790-399 Homespun® Yarn: Apple Green

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (E)

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790-400 Homespun® Yarn: Chili

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (F)

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790-404 Homespun® Yarn: Lagoon

1 ball

$5.99

Note: (G)

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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5

$2.65

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$3.59

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Colorful Wheels Afghan

Lion Brand^® Homespun^®

GAUGE:

1 pattern rep = 3” [7.5 cm] and 7 rows = 4”[10 cm] in pattern BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

Shell Dc in indicated ch-sp, (ch 2, dc in same ch-sp) 3 times.

NOTES:

To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st.

COLOR SEQUENCE
Work 2 rows with A, *3 rows with B, 3 rows with C, 3 rows with D, 3 rows with E, 3 rows with F, 3 rows with G, 3 rows with A; rep from * for Color Sequence.

AFGHAN
With A, ch 146.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, (ch 3, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch) twice, *ch 2, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch, (ch 3, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch) twice; rep from * to last 2 ch, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in last ch - 12 pattern reps.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next sc and ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, *ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp and sc, dc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 2, dc in same ch-2 sp) 3 times (shell made), ch 1, sk next sc and ch-3 sp, sc in next sc; rep from * across to last ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk ch-3 sp and sc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in last ch-1 sp, dc in last sc; change to B in last st - 12 shells.
Row 3: With B, ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, ch 3; dc in next dc, sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next sc and ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; ch 3, *sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3; dc in next dc, sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next sc and ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; ch 3; rep from * across, sc in top of turning ch.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next dc, ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc; rep from * across.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next ch-3 sp and sc, shell in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next sc and ch-3 sp, sc in next sc; rep from * across; change to C in last st - 13 shells.
Row 6: Ch 3, turn, sk first sc and ch-1 sp; dc in next dc, sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in next dc, *sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next sc and ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, sk next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in next dc; rep from * across to last ch-2 sp, sk last ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, sk last ch-1 sp, dc in last sc.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, *sc in next dc, ch 2, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk next ch-3 sp; rep from * across to last 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, sc in top of turning ch.
Rows 8-83: Continuing in Color Sequence, rep Rows 2-7 twelve times; then rep Rows 2-5; (you should end with 3 rows of G); change to A in last st of last row.
Rows 84 and 85: With A, rep Rows 6 and 7.
Do not fasten off.

FINISHING
Edging
Round 1: With A, rep Row 2 working shells evenly spaced around outside edge and working a shell in each corner.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
ch(s) = chain(s)	ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet	rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sc = single crochet	sk = skip

Learn to Crochet Instructions: http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

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I Love This Project! Reviewed by Erin Taylor on 2009-04-13
I made this afghan as my first project intended for myself. It is so pretty once it is done. I had to alter a few colors as they were not available at my local craft store. I also altered the pattern to make it wider and extened it out on more pattern rep lenth wise. It took me only about 2 weeks to make this as big as I am (and I am 5'9"! The pattern is easy to follow and alter. I would definately recommend this to anyone just starting out. I already have many requests for this afghan. My only suggestion is to have some experience working with Homespun yarn. I wouldn't want to use anything else for this blanket, but it can be challenging to work with.