The fall crocheting season is upon us, and to start it off, here is a CAL in autumn colors and themes. It’s a great project to get your fall hook going, and a wonderful way to get into CAL crocheting, building a community and friendships around the craft!
Who Will Love This Project Most?
The Autumn Rhapsody Blanket CAL pattern by Tonya Bush is tailored to intermediates looking for the next challenge. The project features a wide range of stitches and techniques that together create a masterfully textured piece that you will love to snuggle up with or display in your room.
The designer offers helpful photo and video tutorials that make advanced techniques simple and clear.
Yarn and Color Palette Recommendations
To complete this crochet afghan, you will need yarn in fall colors. This, of course, means all reds, yellows, oranges, browns, and even greys. Every shade that screams with cozy fall vibes will make a terrific choice!
The designer used Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran to make the sample photographed below. Feel free to follow the same colorway, or play around with it and create your own fall-inspired throw. The pattern is actually a great stash-busting project, so if you have any odd skeins in your stash, it’s your very best chance to use them!
Techniques Used In the Autumn Rhapsody Blanket Pattern
The crochet along blanket pattern introduces two new stitches into the mix: a sunflower and a mum flower stitch. These two techniques are true stars of this project, lending even more autumn flair to its design.
Apart from that, you will also practice Lemon Peel Stitch, Granny Spike Stitch, and Popcorn Stitch. The blanket is finished with bobble shell stitch border that gives a nice polished look.
