Cluster Wonder Lap Afghan - Free Pattern
The Cluster Wonder Lapghan is a beautifully textured and wonderfully relaxing project
that combines simple cluster stitches with the magic of self-striping yarn to create an eye-catching, cozy blanket. Designed with KnitPal Wool Wonders worsted weight yarn, this lapghan transforms effortless stitches into a stunning, color-shifting fabric that looks far more intricate than it is. Perfect for gifting, charity work, or adding a comforting handmade touch to your home, this pattern is delightfully meditative and visually striking—proof that simple stitches can make a big impression.
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What You’ll Need
- Yarn: KnitPal Wool Wonders (#4 worsted, 30% Australian wool and 70% acrylic,160 yds/100g) 8 skeins, shown in colorway Neutral Beige
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Hook: US J / 6 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Notions: Tapestry needle, measuring tape, stitch marker
Details
- Skill Level: Easy
- Gauge: 6x4”/15x10cm = 5 cluster sts x 9 rows in pattern stitch
- Size: 33 inches (84 cm) wide x 38 inches (96.5 cm) long
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- DC: double crochet
- rep: repeat
- sk: skip
- st(s): stitch(es)
- TC: triple/treble crochet
Skills You'll Need
You will need to know how to make a chain stitch, double crochet stitch,and triple/treble crochet stitch.
Notes
- Stitch count approximates the color change lengths, allowing each row to consist mainly of one color. Variations in tension may cause a slight difference in the color blocks. One suggestion to help maintain consistency is to intentionally vary the tension on a row as needed. It is also suggested to start the foundation chain at approximately 6 inches / 15 cm before the next color change.
Pattern
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Designed by CBN Craftworks
Starting at approximately 6inches / 15 cm before the next color change, Ch 111.
Row 1 (set up row): DC in 3rd ch from hook, *Ch1, sk3ch, 3DC in next ch; rep from* to last 4 ch, ch1, sk3 ch,2DC in last ch, turn.
Row 2 (set up row): Ch2, *working in next ch-1 space of prior row, (DC, TC into2nd skipped ch of foundation ch, DC, ch1); rep from * to last ch-1 space, (DC, TCinto 2nd skipped ch of foundation ch, DC), skip next DC, DC in top of ch-2 fromprior row, turn.
Row 3: Ch2, DC in space between ch-2 and DC of prior row, ch1, *working in nextch-1
space of prior row, (DC, TC in top of TC from prior row, DC, ch1); rep from *to end, finish as DC in space between last DC and ch-2 of prior row, DC in topof ch-2 of prior row, turn.
Row 4: Ch2, *working in ch-1 space of prior row, (DC, TC in top of TC from prior row, DC, ch1); rep from * to last ch-1 space, (DC, TC in top of TC from prior row, DC), sk next DC, DC in top of ch-2 from prior row, turn.
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 to desired length, approximately 86 rows, including set up rows. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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