Easiest Homespun Afghan Ever - Crochet Tutorial - 2 different afghans with 1 pattern

Easiest Homespun Afghan Ever Pattern: creativegrandm...
This amazing design is two different style of afghans using one pattern. First style is the Super Easy version with a lacy look no border and no strips, then you have a fancy version where you weave chain strips through the open work rows and add a border all using the same basic afghan background.
Yarn is available at www.acmoore.com or visit your local AC Moore Store. #ACMOORE @ACMOORE
Lion Brand Homespun (5) Bulky weight yarn was used.
www.Lionbrand.com #Lionbrand @Lionbrand

[@cperm1]

I’m loving this Afghan! I bought 20 skeins of Homespun when they were on sale 10 for 10 and was wondering what to make. Now I know! Thank you for sharing your awesome talent!

[@chrissyreagle3044]

Cindie Permenter wow! Where did you get them that cheap? I thought I did good buying them online during door buster sale at JoAnne ‘a for $4.89.

[@cathleenmckay389]

Decided to buy 20 skeins of Homespun while it was on clearance and desperately want to make a luxurious afghan. This is it❤️

[@nancyvance6267]

Oh my gosh, thank you is not enough. I have had a lot of this yarn for so long and just got frustrated using it, You made it so clear and easy. I LOVE this afghan. Your teaching is so amazing, you are so patient and helpful, encouraging to all who watch. I am starting this afghan today!

[@vegangelist]

I've seen several projects using this same technique and I love each one. And there's so much opportunity for variety. For this homespun, I think it might be a lot easier to work the first row using foundation stitches instead of trying to work into a foundation chain.

[@purpdlerose]

Beautiful blanket

[@brendamcchristy6044]

I love the way you so patiently teach. Thank you Glenda

[@classykimscrochet1424]

Very Niiiiiiiiiice. I Love Homespun for Blankets, Hats and Scarves ❤💛💙💜

[@garbostyle1]

Thank you so much for this pattern and tutorial. So many people love Homespun but you never see any tutorials for it because most people believe it is impossible to crochet with. It isn't at all you just have to get used to it and you have to have the right patterns. This pattern suits it well and is beautiful. Homespun is one of my favorite yarns to use and I can't wait to make this one! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@DiVaIve]

What lovely yarn. Great pattern. I love the color combinations. Thanks Glenda.

[@CreativeGrandma]

This afghan is 45 inches wide by 64 inches long with the border

[@lady4775]

Creative Grandma beautiful afghan

[@normamaisonet9562]

No its very easy the way you explain and the afgan is beautifull thankyou

[@Twinkley1981]

Love this Glenda. I’ve seen so many people who crochet moaning about homespun yarn in the past...saying it’s hard to work with, hard to see the stitches and hard to frog. I however, LOVE this type of yarn and haven’t had any of the problems that others people go on about. People can just their stitches if they struggle. My favourite cardigan is homespun yarn and it’s so cozy. X

[@APrimbun]

I work with someone who won't use Homespun. I love it. Sometimes I just find the holes by feel rather than visually. It works for me...

[@Twinkley1981]

APrimbun Same here. I think the yarn is worthy or a bit of patience. I’m in the UK so don’t get the chance to use it as much as I want to. Otherwise I would buy lots in.

[@APrimbun]

@@Twinkley1981 Exactly. And it's not as though you have to do intricate patterns. The yarn itself is so pretty that the simplest stitches look the best. I will admit, however, that it's a beast to frog. So you just go a little slower and make sure you don't need to frog. It "keeps you honest." 🙂

[@marlamartinez400]

I like the blanket both ways, very pretty.

[@brucemyers2597]

Thanks! I am making a lap blanket very similar to this basic pattern. I think I will add the chain strips across. It will give it a wonderful touch instead of just the plain background. Thanks Glenda. You ROCK!

[@barbaraoliva5214]

I love this pattern think l'll make one for my younger sister.. l also love the colors.. thanks for the lesson..🙋‍♀️👍

[@ymw6607]

Love, love , love me some Homespun!!! I made a blanket for my full size bed earlier this year, but it's been too warm for it as of yet, so now that we're finally getting some fall like temps here in Texas, I can use it!! Also working on a cocoon shrug in the same color way as my blanket (First Blush, it's in cake form), which is a Homespun that actually self stripes!! Just need to finish up the shrug now. My daughter was wanting a blanket like mine, but I think I'll try this one for her, it's sooooooooo pretty with the strips running through it and the plain background. Thanks for this pattern and tutorial Glenda, your greatness knows no bounds!!!

[@tinamorgan9347]

Glenda I'm so excited! I have had 10 skeins of Homespun and didn't have an idea what to do with it. Now to got a contrasting color and this is my next WIP! YAY! THANKS! I LOVE IT! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

[@bethtisdalestaton7250]

BOTH WAY'S ARE ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 😊💝! I LOVE LION BRAND HOMESPUN YARN 💝! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS MS. GLENDA 😊💝!!!

[@kaybaxter1070]

Beautiful. I love both versions. So it will be very difficult to decide on which one to make. With this you could also weave a ribbon through if you really wanted too.

[@irenehermosillo8629]

Thank you for your suggestion about the ribbon. I love that idea.

[@jemimasugumar8834]

Love the Afghan. Love your Tutorial. V.clear and the patience really appreciated. God bless you.Jemima from India.

[@cherylmccall9391]

Love both afghans. Pretty pretty.

[@samistaley1291]

I made a lap blanket and absolutely love how it turned out. Thank you for the easy pattern!

[@mollycrochets]

Perfect! Just what I was looking for! I might buy the written pattern just to print out and keep out. I will probably make several of these!

[@jessicacooksey8514]

I just found a new project!! Thanks Mrs.Linda!

[@christiebaker3949]

Gorgeous and I love your teaching style!!! After watching this I don't feel so intimidated to use some of the homespun yarn I have had for quite a while, but to nervous to use. Thank you for this and everything you do for the crochet and yarn community!!!!

[@kellycoleman7898]

Very beautiful color combination Glenda. Love it.

[@Hookedonfaith-akasandramoody]

This is so pretty, especially to be such a simple pattern. I’m crocheting again after a 20 something year lapse from touching a hook so it’s nice to have your tutorials to refresh my memory and regain some skills. Love the yarn and combination that you’ve chosen. I will have to look for those. Thanks for sharing this.

[@consuelosantoyo7073]

Beautiful workmanship!

[@southerngirlhandmadeknit]

As a new crocheter I could not use this yarn no matter how hard i tried I just couldn't see the stitches but now that I've got a year of practice, crocheting every single day, I will try again because I can see this is THE blanket I've always wanted. I may still be too inexperienced but I've got to try cuz I'm so in love with this blanket! Thanks Glenda for another BEAUTY!

[@cindygartner157]

Crazy Carri All Day Crochet As a new, self taught crocheted, I learned to do it and you can too. Make sure that your stitches are not too tight. You can find the right place and if all else fails you can feel it.

[@southerngirlhandmadeknit]

@@cindygartner157 thanks Cindy, I will def give it a try again now that I have a year of crochet practice. Back in the beginning i didn't really know what to look for or feel for but I will try to feel the stitch if i can't see it. I've learned so so much since then. I will dig out that homespun and see it goes with a small swatch once I'm finished with a cardigan that is very close to done. I love this blanket! I really wanna love Homespun...🤞🤞😄

[@cindygartner157]

The first couple of rows might seem a little more difficult than your regular yarn but stick with it and you will see that it is easier. You’ve got this!

[@tamicarr821]

Thank you for this video and pattern. I have some home spun I had no idea what to do with it. I cant wait to start this!

[@trishaturner2078]

This is a beautiful afghan Glenda. Another project to add to my growing list but I am loving it.

[@clairemontrond8584]

Another beautiful textured blanket. I love this color combination and the texture. This will be my next blanket of yours. I've just finished the Old Fashioned Christmas Afghan last week. Thank you.

[@godcrochetchatter9234]

Thank you so much , I just bought some homespun on sale. I really appreciate you getting back yo me.

[@chrissyreagle3044]

Just ordered this yarn online. Can’t wait to start this afghan! I fell in love with the pattern and colors! Thank you Glenda for the tutorial! ❤️

[@KLD521]

Lovely afghan, both versions look great. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarap6862]

Beautiful!! The homespun yarn is so soft. I can just imagine how amazing this afghan feels. Thank you for making this yarn more enjoyable to work with.

[@mattiemartin1857]

Hi Glenda, I have had 8 skeins of Homespun in my stash for about 4 years and could never figure out just the right project for using it. Thank you for this tutorial, I started the blanket about an hour ago and it is going very well. Can hardly wait to see it done. I am using Tudor for the body and ordered off white for the cross strips. Hope mine turns out as nice as yours.

[@CreativeGrandma]

Matti, when I was making the afghan I was thinking this would look great in a multi color in tudor as well. Your afghan is going to be beautiful!!

[@deneennewbill7528]

Simply Beautiful! Thanks Glenda!😍😍

[@kellyg4442]

Beautiful Glennda, I will have to look and see what all yarns I have left so I can try to make this or I'll have to wait until I can afford enough yarn in order to make it. Truly is lovely.

[@patsyscrochet2597]

Thanks for showing us your beautiful blanket I like it I might have to make one after some Christmas projects thanks Glenda much love

[@marynance2166]

This a very detailed tutorial and you always make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing.💜

[@pamelaandrade6930]

LOBE THIS NEW AFGHAN GLENDA, am definately going to try this, I AM PRETTY NEW TO CROCHET, BUT CAN DO THE BASIC STITCHES.

[@lisagiles9242]

Wauconda you did it again I have been looking for something easy and this is wonderful I think this is going to be my next project thank you. Until next time happy crocheting

[@alicelewis8947]

Very nice...I love the weaving in idea too.. that will be so much fun...

[@sonyahouk1503]

Love this blanket thank you for sharing

[@alyssaerwin1124]

I have six skeins of Creole Lion brand homespun I'm going to make it as big as I can until I run out lol.

[@katibere1966]

I have that yarn also so I will give this a try...thank you!!!🧶🧶🧶😊

[@lorrijohns1786]

Oh Creative Grandma 😲👁👁.. I'm looking at all my FO's thinking some of them could use some Weaving!!! Such a Beautiful Afghan!!! I would Love to see you weave in some of your ends😉 Thank you for sharing!!! The possibilities are endless!!! Happy Tuesday 🥰 Peace and Love Always, Lorri 💜💙💚💛🧡❤

[@sharongladfelter7429]

Thank you Glenda

[@muisescro-knitdesignswanda615]

Hi Glenda, im trying to catch up on your videos. I love this Afghan. Than you for all your tutorials.

[@sandibozarth3965]

Hi Glenda, This is a beautiful blanket. I like the look of that homespun yarn. I also like the part how you weave it into the blanket.

[@cherylheming1714]

Beautiful afghans, I love both versions.

[@lindafrantz4913]

Love this Afghan. I’m going to have to try it.

[@deborahbellah321]

I wasn't quite sure if I would like this, but I fell in love with both versions of the pattern. I definitely will do the open mesh, since I love doing anything filet, and I'd really like to do the woven chains as well. It's not as difficult as I thought it would be. Thank you, Glenda...❤

[@APrimbun]

Thank you, Glenda. I was making an afghan ages ago that was supposed to have chains woven through. The instructions were... lacking. I didn't know how many chains to get the right length, didn't understand how I was to anchor them. I ended up with a lovely, plain white mesh afghan which is actually nice in summer when you just want a little something. Now, having watched this, I could go back and do the weaving...or I could just make another afghan. Hmm. Decisions, decisions.🙂

[@Sandy42800]

This is really pretty! I like the colors you have! I think I may give it a try! Thank you for great tutorials! 🙏😻🧶

[@TwistedStitchesShow]

I’m not a homespun fan because of the difficulty working any stitch except basic ones. Although I absolutely love the feel of Homespun. I love this blanket both ways looks great. Thanks for sharing!!🧶

[@crochetrocks]

This is very pretty Glenda 🧶

[@tamismith591]

This is really beautiful. I love it both ways.

[@annab5733]

OH, this is the one with the woven strips! I made a plaid afghan over 30 years ago using a similar weaving technique.

[@monicabuch3827]

Thank you for sharing the tutorials

[@K.McDowell]

Oh WOW, that is so awesome! Love both ways!!

[@artemistompkins782]

Love it! That's beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@maimmal3252]

I like this and it is now on my to do list!

[@sandiharsch4605]

Beautiful Cardigan, I finished a baby blanket. Very nice giveaway

[@RainbowRoseConnie]

Beautiful! I have done plaid type afghans before, I think doing the chains, would be much easier than cutting several strands of yarn to weave would be. Thank you Glenda for another awesome tutorial! Blessings 💜🧶💜🌹

[@carolsnyder7778]

Beautiful. …… either way!!! 💖💖

[@craftonandrews1881]

Amazing and beautiful

[@nancyhildebrand7181]

I love this!❤ Can't to make it. I might end up doing both versions. Thank you.

[@ThatYarneyZebraStuff]

Love!!! Beautiful pattern!!!

[@cindyh112]

Nice tutorial. Thank you.

[@kayc.6984]

Ooo I need to make this one! Thank you!!

[@remedy9648]

Stunning!💜🙏💜

[@baeks8208]

I love a afghan :)

[@Volaris27]

This is so beautiful and I cant wait to make one of these. thank you so much Glenda, once again you are so talented.

[@annbayliss8992]

Thank you xx

[@uniquecareclinicofiowa2096]

This is absolutely beautiful. I'm getting ready to make this in a smaller version and just realized I don't know what the adapted stitch count is. What kind of multiples do I utilize and how many chains do I add to that? I'm not experienced enough to watch video and figure it out myself. And if you mentioned it in video, it got lost on me. Thank you for the update!:)

[@SandyzSerious]

Beautiful.

[@lynnestpierre4928]

Love the interlace look. It’s gorgeous. You did an amazing job on it. I’m not sure if I have the patience to make an entire Afghan.🧶👍🏼🥰

[@CreativeGrandma]

It works up super quick

[@phyllismiddleton]

I love the whole idea of this pattern. However, I am not a fan of the home spun yarn. I believe I will experiment with another yarn.

[@phyllismiddleton]

LPN KETO I also got 9 skeins in a clearance, but have yet to try it. Well, this is maybe a good time so I can clear it out of my stash. 🥴

[@mariajosesimoes6854]

Olá muita linda uau UAU ♥️♥️

[@sylviaolivo9838]

❤️🥰

[@delladearest2511]

Lovely pattern and you have a great eye for color combinations! What is a good substitute for homespun? Thanks

[@yoli_1_n_Only]

I love the finished look of this, and am wondering if it can be adapted into a baby blanket or crib size. My sister only gave me 7 of the solid color and 5 of the contrasting/ verigated color....if you can please help!

[@BBknits]

Beautiful! Just purchased the pattern, but can't find the multiple of. It will be great to know the multiple in case one wants to make it bigger or smaller. Thanks in advance, Glenda!

[@CreativeGrandma]

The multiple is 2 plus 5. Happy crocheting!!

[@BBknits]

Thank you 💝💝💝

[@kimthatsallyouneedtoknow5684]

Messed up =( I tried this with a worsted 4 and between me being new and the video using a thick twisty yarn I couldn't follow along well enough on the ends and mine looks weird. Would LOVE for you to recreate this video using a worsted 4 'normal' looking yarn, This one was too hard for a newbie like me to see the ends. Please and thanks!!!

[@janrohlfing3758]

Beautiful, Glenda! 9 skeins? OMG! I'll be broke. Don't like Homespun yarn anyway! It sheds too much!

[@CreativeGrandma]

Jan you can use a different yarn like a (4) weight using a smaller hook like a J or K

[@caterinapapalia9564]

Hello, I had 10 skeins of Homespun in the color Corinthian and made this blanket. For my strips I am using Homespun in the color Golden as I could not find anything else that might compliment the Corinthian as that is a dark autumn like pallet. My strip of 135 chains is too short for my blanket and I used the same starting chain of 125 as you did. I need at least 150 chains to go across. Is it because of my tension is looser than yours?

[@itsmelaura1533]

While I love the look of this afghan, I would be afraid of the weave getting caught on something (a ring or toe or something)and being pulled out and having to be stretched back into place. Is there a way to anchor it throughout the weaving so that it always stays put?

[@kathleenwoods4770]

Any idea how many skeins for a baby blanket

[@CreativeGrandma]

for a baby afghan I would probably plan on half the amount of yarn plus maybe one extra

[@kathleenwoods4770]

@@CreativeGrandma thanks I will try that I had to buy the pattern it is so pretty

[@catherinepulis6839]

Hi Glenda. Thankyou for this tutorial👏👏👏Want to give it a try.And the list to do is getting longer. Why you call the blankets Afghan? Just curiosity.⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@CreativeGrandma]

Afghan is just another name for blanket when it is hand-made

[@catherinepulis6839]

@@CreativeGrandma Thanks for finding the time to answer. Bye from Malta ⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@ArnonePamela1]

Should I crochet Loose or Regular?

[@tammyporter7760]

Can you make a hot pot dish I am sure it is called something different . Thank you

[@pillarofclouds77]

This is beautiful! What would the starting chain # be if I wanted to make a toddler size blanket in this pattern??

[@CreativeGrandma]

Dianne, use the stitch multiple of 2 plus 5 until you get to the width you desire then start pattern.

[@ArnonePamela1]

A ? After first row said 123 double crochets, does the skipped chains count as one of the double crochets! If not I only have 122? Thanks Pamela

[@carmenbinet5948]

Could i make with red heart yarn

[@CreativeGrandma]

you can, but might have to add additional chains, use the multiple of 2 plus 5 and I would use a size I-9 or size 10-J hook instead.

[@SusanBullockUberGrams]

So its just the DC and the square space as stitches?

[@tammyporter7760]

Just loved this one. I will need to work on three no four of them so is there any secret to getting the yarn cheaper . I live in Newport News Virginia and there is not one place that care lion brand you have to order on line . Not sure if amazon or a other store may be cheaper please help me ... again thank you . How do I print this pattern 😃your amazing

[@CreativeGrandma]

Hello Tammy, you can try to look for it on sale, sign up for LION Brand Newsletters and they notoify you when they have a sale, you can also look on ebay and see if anyone is selling it cheap. The pattern is available on our website as a download, when you purchase the pattern you can download it right to your computer. Or you can follow the video tutorial.

[@godcrochetchatter9234]

I wonder how those chains that are woven through hold up in the wash, thinking a baby blanket?

[@CreativeGrandma]

Suzanne the strips are secured with the border so they are nice and secure, other afghans I made using this technique has held up wonderful.

[@janiceurffer325]

What is the final size of the blanket and how would I make it bigger.

[@CreativeGrandma]

afghan is 45 x 64 inches with border, to make larger use the multiple of 2 plus 5

[@barbaragaskins3921]

Is this yarn easy to work with

[@CreativeGrandma]

I never have any trouble, but some people have trouble due to the texture of the yarn, that is why I created a super easy design, the video gives tips to find your stitches easily.