Maxine Afghan by Kayla Wagner

Maxine Afghan

Crochet
June 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
A 3-round solid granny square measures 2.75 in.
4.0 mm (G)
2800 - 3300 yards (2560 - 3018 m)
One size
US
English
This pattern is available from kmwcrochetdesigns.com for $6.50.

Purchase the Maxine Afghan pattern on my website - https://www.kmwcrochetdesigns.com/b/maxine-afghan

This pattern is also available as part of the Maxine Bundle, where you can purchase the Maxine Afghan and Maxine Square & Cushion patterns together at a discounted price - https://www.kmwcrochetdesigns.com/b/maxine-bundle

Purchase the Maxine Afghan pattern on Lovecrafts - https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/maxine-afghan-crochet-pattern-by-kmw-crochet-designs

I’m so excited to share with you the Maxine Afghan, named after my Mamaw Maxine, my great grandmother who introduced me to crocheting.

This Written Pattern Includes:

  • The Prelude (beginning pages) - This includes important notes, yarn & color placement information, a color placement worksheet, starting & standing stitch instructions, special stitch & technique instructions, and more.
  • Detailed instructions and lots helpful images all throughout the pattern.
  • A Print-Friendly Version (which doesn’t have any photos).
  • Pattern Support - Via my Facebook group or email.

The pattern does not have a video tutorial; however, you can find a video of the first 8 rounds of the Maxine Square in my Facebook group to help get you started.

Size:
My finished blanket measures 45 in. x 45 in.

Depending on your tension, yours may come out bigger or smaller, even if you use the stated yarn and hook size. To adjust the blanket’s size, you can change your tension, yarn weight, and/or hook size.

Difficulty: This pattern is rated as Intermediate/Advanced Intermediate. However, it is written with many helpful tips, tutorials, and photos to help you throughout.

Materials Needed:

  • DK yarn
  • 4mm hook
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle

Yarn:
All yarn used is Stylecraft Special DK.
Colorway 1:

  • Gold - 1 skein
  • Apricot - 1.25 skeins
  • Shrimp - 1.5 skeins
  • Sage - 1.75 skeins
  • Teal - 1.25 skeins
  • Parchment - 1.75 skeins
  • Denim - 2 skeins

Colorway 2:

  • Cream - 1 skein
  • Mushroom - 1.5 skeins
  • Pale Rose - 1.5 skeins
  • Grape - 1.5 skeins
  • Duck Egg - 1.5 skeins
  • Storm Blue - 1.5 skeins
  • Petrol - 1.5 skeins

Join my Facebook Group KMW Crochet Designs - Patterns & CALs to share your progress & for pattern support. www.facebook.com/groups/712484104213329

I’d love to see your projects on Instagram - tag me @KMWCrochet and use #MaxineAfghan so I can be sure to see!

A HUGE thank you to my testers - Caroline T., Danielle H.T., Kailey K., Mel D., Rosemarie A., Sam B., Sharon E., Suzanne C., & Vanessa G.