Afro Hairstyle SC Blanket Pattern

Afro Hairstyle SC Blanket Pattern (Single Crochet)

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:
Yarn type: Medium worsted or Aran weight yarn, 10 ply
Blanket size: 40 × 45 inches (100 × 115 cm)
Grid size: 140 × 180 squares
Recommended hook size: 5.5 mm
Fiber content: suitable for blended fibers, cotton blends, or 100% acrylic yarn.
Total yarn needed: 830 g

DESIGN DESCRIPTION:
Afro Hairstyle Blanket Pattern Single Crochet (SC) is a bold graphic crochet design created for makers who enjoy expressive portrait-style tapestry crochet and detailed colorwork. The design features a stylish woman with an afro hairstyle, colorful glasses, earrings, and a vibrant modern vibe, turning a simple stitch-by-stitch process into a striking visual portrait.

Worked in SC (single crochet), this pattern uses tapestry crochet techniques to build smooth gradients and defined shapes row by row. It is suitable for creating a crochet afghan, lapghan, throw, graphgan, or stroller blanket depending on yarn choice and final dimensions. The structured grid format supports accurate colorwork, making it easier to follow complex facial details and bold contrast areas.

The theme focuses on a smiling girl with natural afro hairstyle and confident silhouette styling, combining fashion-inspired elements such as bright colors, accessories, and expressive personality. The result is a decorative textile piece that works well as home décor, creative wall display, or a meaningful handmade gift.

Finished 43×45″ design uses 9 colors (Red, Black, Natural Blue, Skin, Purple, Blue, Brown, Yellow, and White) and the pattern consists of a 34-page PDF that includes a full-color 9-page chart, written row-by-row instructions, and a detailed color block guide.

MULTI-USE PIXEL CHART (сan also be used for)
– cross stitch
– knitting
– perler or hama beads
– diamond painting
– quilting or appliqué projects

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👉 The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
If you’re following UK terminology, be aware that some stitch names differ even though they sound the same! For example, a UK double crochet is equivalent to a US single crochet, and a US treble corresponds to a UK double treble.
Please pay attention that the pattern is available in the 🇬🇧 English language.

⌗ Gauge Swatch Recommendation:
It’s recommended to crochet a tension square with your chosen yarn before starting, to ensure that your finished piece turns out the correct size.

⚠️ Important Notes:

This is a digital download (PDF) and not a finished product.
The pattern includes written row-by-row instructions in English only.
The pattern is designed for crocheters familiar with the SC technique and reading SC charts.
Includes both graph and row-by-row written instructions for easy reference.