Moorish Mosiac Afghan

Description

Crochet a stunning afghan with a single motif that morphs from a hexagon to an octagon. The Moorish tile like color play gives the afghan a dynamic appeal. Two supporting motifs, a small square and a triangle, are the mortar that holds the octagons together. Crochet your own Moorish Mosaic Afghan today with this wonderfully designed pattern by Lisa Naskrent.

Finished Size: About 40″ wide and 48″ long.
Yarn: Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% merino superwash wool; 85 yd [78 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]; ): #027 macaw (turqoise green; MC), 7 balls; #012 raisin (dark red; A), #002 stone (light gray; B), #013 curry (tan; C), #531 sprout (dark green; D), and #019 mist (light green; E), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
Notions: Yarn needle; 8 stitch markers (m).
Gauge: Radius of octagon (center to edge) or edge of 1 square = about 4″.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Fall 2009.