How to Crochet a Lap Afghan

Using yarn with several hues creates a multicolored afghan.

A smaller version of the afghan, the lap afghan provides your legs with warmth on a cool day. Use the lapghan, as they're sometimes called, as a warm leg protector for a wheelchair-bound person, or snuggle up with one while watching TV. A lap afghan uses a combination of chain stitches, single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches to create a peekaboo pattern down the length of the blanket. The finished product will measure 36 inches by 46 inches. Crochet one in a color that will look stunning when the lap afghan is laid across your bed covers or the back of your sofa.

Things You'll Need

• Worsted weight yarn
• Size J crochet hook

Instructions

1. Crochet 145 chain stitches to begin the first row of the lap afghan.

2. Crochet a single crochet stitch in the second chain from the crochet hook. Skip two chain stitches, then crochet three double crochet stitches in the next chain.

3. Crochet three chain stitches, skip three chain stitches, then crochet a single crochet stitch in the next chain stitch. Skip two chain stitches and crochet three double crochet stitches in the next chain stitch. Repeat this pattern across the length of the chain. Chain one and turn your work.

4. Crochet a single crochet stitch in the first double crochet stitch, then crochet three double crochet stitches in the next single crochet stitch.

5. Crochet three chain stitches, crochet a single crochet in the next chain three space, crochet three double crochet in the next single crochet stitch. Repeat this pattern across the afghan. Crochet one chain stitch, and turn your work.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the lap afghan measures 46 inches long.

References

• Crochet Guild of America: Crochet Lessons for Right-Handers