Bavarian Stitch Afghan with Simple Border

This Bavarian Stitch afghan is the perfect project for intermediate crocheters looking to create a stunning and cozy blanket. The unique texture of the Bavarian Stitch combined with a simple border will make this afghan a standout piece in your home decor.

Materials:

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in your choice of color (approximately 1500 yards)
Crochet Hook: US H/8 (5.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge:

4" x 4" = 14 sts x 9 rows in Bavarian Stitch

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
dc: double crochet
FPdc: front post double crochet
BPdc: back post double crochet
FP3tog: front post treble crochet 3 together (cluster stitch)
BP3tog: back post treble crochet 3 together (cluster stitch)

Instructions:

Body:

Chain a multiple of 8 + 5 stitches for desired width of afghan.
Row 1: Starting in 5th ch from hook, work (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same ch, *skip 7 ch, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch; repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch-1 space across, ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
Repeat row 2 for pattern until afghan reaches desired length, ending with a right side row.

Border:

Round 1: Work 1 round of sc evenly around the entire afghan, working 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip stitch.

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around, working 3 dc in each corner st; join with a slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Your Bavarian Stitch afghan with a simple border is now complete and ready to be enjoyed!

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