Navajo Afghan

Use the two-part Tunisian crochet stitch to create colorful bands of two-ply yarn, then follow the gridded chart to cross-stitch the traditional motifs and designs on this striking geometric afghan.
Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitches Used: Chain, slip stitch, single crochet

Techniques Used: Tunisian stitch, cross-stitch over afghan stitch, following a chart, switching colors

Size: 45 x 65″ (114 x 165cm)

Materials: Pattern as shown is made with 4 colors of Herrschners 2-Ply Afghan Yarn. With this yarn, the pattern uses 16 total balls of yarn. Any fine weight weight yarn may be used, though the number of balls used will vary depending on the size of the ball.

Hook:
• US size F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
• US size I-9 (5.5mm) afghan hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Extras: Yarn needle