The Mile a Minute Celtic Weave Afghan crochet pattern from Meladoras Creations delights with its unique design and lace texture. It consists of long strips that feature gorgeous color gradients separated with contrasting white eyelet edgings. By adding additional strips, you can easily adjust this crochet throw in width to make a big king-sized bedspread!
Is the Mile a Minute Celtic Weave Afghan Pattern Difficult?
The pattern is suitable for those who know basic stitches and would like to test their skills while doing a more challenging project. It will also teach you the Celtic Weave Stitch, which is a clever combination of treble crochets and post stitches. The result is a structured, interwoven look.
Learn more about treble crochet by watching this tutorial.
Can I Use Any Yarn for This Afghan?
There aren’t any strict rules when it comes to materials choice and this blanket project. The designer suggests using worsted-weight yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook. You will need 6 skeins to work the center strips and 11 skeins for the framing.
The original seen in the photos features beautiful gradient centers and classic white outsides, but you can play around with unlimited color combinations.
How to Crochet the Mile-a-Minute Celtic Weave Afghan
Like every mile-a-minute project, this blanket consists of long strips joined together. You work the center motifs back and forth with Celtic weave while the outside framing involves crocheting stitches in the round. You can make any number of strips in any length you want to turn it into a baby blanket, pillowcase, or full-size bedspread.
The designer provides clear video tutorials that will guide you through the whole process of making the Mile a Minute Celtic Weave Afghan. Check them out below!
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