Aztec Medallions

Design By Connie Folse

The perfect size for a lap afghan, this pretty pattern has a little South American flair in its design!

Skill Level
Intermediate

Size
Afghan: 45 x 45 inches
Square: 14 x 14 inches

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn: 3 oz each of 12 scrap colors
• Size H/8 crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

Gauge
3 sc = 1 inch; 3 sc rnds = 1 inch
Check gauge to save time.

Pattern Notes
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated.

Square
Make 9
Rnd 1 (RS): With first scrap color, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join in beg sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join in beg sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around, join in beg sc. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, working in back lps only, [sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around, join in beg sc. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, working in back lps only, [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around, join in beg sc, fasten off. (36 sc)
Rnd 6: Attach 2nd scrap color with a sl st in first st of Rnd 5, ch 1, [sc in each of next 2 sc, sk next rem lp of Rnd 4, dc in next rem lp, sk next 2 rem lps of Rnd 3, 2 tr in next rem lp, sk next rem lp of Rnd 4, dc in next rem lp, sk next 4 sc of Rnd 5] 6 times, join in beg sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around, join in beg sc. (42 sc)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around, join in beg sc. (48 sc)
Rnd 9: Ch 1, working in back lps only, [sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around, join in beg sc. (60 sc)
Rnd 10: Ch 1, working in back lps only, [sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around, join in beg sc, fasten off. (72 sc)
Rnd 11: Attach 3rd scrap color with a sl st, ch 1, [sc in each of next 2 sc, sk next 2 rem lps of Rnd 9, dc in next rem lp, sk next 2 rem lps of Rnd 8, tr in each of next 2 rem lps, sk next rem lp of Rnd 9, dc in next rem lp, sk next 4 sc of Rnd 10] 12 times, join in beg sc.
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join in beg sc.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around, join in beg sc, fasten off. (84 sc)
Rnd 14: Attach 4th scrap color with a sl st in any back lp of Rnd 13, ch 1, working in back lps only, [sc in each of next 7 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, tr in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, tr in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts] 4 times, join in beg sc.
Rnd 15: Ch 1, [sc in each of next 7 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, dc in each of next 4 sts, {2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc} in next ch-2 sp (for corner), dc in each of next 4 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts] 4 times, join in beg sc, fasten off. (100 sts)
Rnd 16: Attach 5th scrap color with a sl st in first st of Rnd 15, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around, working [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in each corner ch-2 sp, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (124 dc)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, working in back lps only, sc in each st around, working [2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] in each corner ch-2 sp, join in beg sc, fasten off. (140 sc)
Rnd 18: Working in back lps only, attach 6th scrap color with a sl st in first st of Rnd 17, ch 1, sc in back lp of each st around, working [sc, ch 2, sc] in each corner ch-2 sp, join in beg sc, fasten off. (148 sc)
Rnd 19: Attach 7th scrap color with a sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, *[sc, ch 2, sc] in corner ch-2 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts, sk next rem lp of Rnd 17, dc in next rem lp, tr in first rem lp of Rnd 16, sk next rem lp of Rnd 17, dc in next rem lp, [sk next 3 sts of Rnd 18, sc in each of next 2 sts, sk next 2 rem lps of Rnd 17, dc in next rem lp, sk next 4 rem lps of Rnd 16, tr in next rem lp, sk next rem lp of Rnd 17, dc in next rem lp] 6 times, sk next 3 sts of Rnd 18, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * 3 times, join in beg sc. (156 sts)
Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 sp, join in beg sc, fasten off. (168 sc)

Joining
Arrange squares in 3 rows of 3 squares each. With black, matching sts and working in back lps only, sl st squares tog.

Border
Rnd 1: Attach black in back lp of any st on outer edge, ch 1, sc in each st around, join in beg sc.
Rnd 2:Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join in beg hdc, fasten off.

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Size
About 51" x 70"

Materials

• Worsted-weight yarn, 45 oz (3150 yds, 1350 gms) off white; 7 oz (490 yds, 210 gms) green; 4 1/2 oz (315 yds, 135 gms) pink, orange, and gold
• Note: Our photographed afghan was made with Red Heart® Classic™, Off White #3, Seafoam Green #684, Pale Rose #744, Medium Coral #252, and Honey Gold #645.
• Size J (6mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
• Size G (4.25mm) crochet hook
• Size 16 tapestry needle

Gauge

• 3 sc = 1"

Instructions

Motif (make 53): With larger size hood and off white, ch 6; join to form a ring.

• Rnd 1 (right side): Ch 3 {counts as a dc on this and following rnd}, 17 dc in
  ring; join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 -- 18 dc.
• Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same ch as joining; 2 dc in each rem dc; join in
  3rd ch of beg ch-3 -- 36 dc.
• Note: Remainder of motif is worked in joined rows.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining and in next 4 dc, ch 3, sk next dc; * sc in next 5 dc, ch 3, sk next dc; rep from * 4 times more; join in first sc -- 6 ch-3 sps. Ch 3 {counts as first dc on following rows}, turn.
• Row 2: In next ch-3 sp work {2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc}; * dc in next 5 sc, in next ch-3 sp work {2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc}; rep from * 4 times more; dc in next 4 dc; join in 3rd ch of turning ch-3 -- 54 dc. Ch 3, turn.
• Row 3: Dc in next 6 dc, in next ch-2 sp work {dc, ch 2, dc}; * dc in next 9 dc, in next ch-2 sp work {dc, ch 2, dc}; rep from * 4 times more; dc in next 2 dc; join in 3rd ch of turning ch-3 -- 66 dc. Ch 3, turn.
• Row 4: Dc in next 3 dc, in next ch-2 sp work {dc, ch 2, dc}; * dc in next 11 dc, in next ch-2 sp work {dc, ch 2, dc}; rep from * 4 times more; dc in next 7 dc; join in 3rd ch of turning ch-3 -- 78 dc. Ch 1, turn..
• Rows 5: Sc in same ch as joining and in next 8 dc, in next ch-2 sp work {sc, ch 2, sc}; * sc in next 13 dc, in next ch-2 sp work {sc, ch 2, sc}; rep from * 4 times more; sc in next 4 dc; join in first sc.
  
  Finish off and weave in all ends.

Lilies (make 10 pink, 10 orange, and 8 gold)

• Top Half: With smaller size hook, ch 4; join to form a ring.
• Foundations Rnd (right side): Ch 1, 9 sc in ring; join in BL of first sc.

First Petal:

• Row 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in same lp; working in BLs only, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc -- 6 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving rem sc unworked.
• Row 2: Sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc; sc in next 2 sc -- 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 3: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 4: Rep Row 3.
• Row 5: Dec over first 2 sc {to work dec: draw up lp in 2 sc indicated, YO and draw through all 3 lps on hook -- dec made}; sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc -- 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 6: Dec over first 2 sc; sc in next 2 sc, dec -- 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.
• Rows 7 and 8: Rep row 3.
• Row 9: Dec twice -- 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 10: Rep row 3.
• Row 11: Dec. Ch 1, turn.
• Row 12: Sc in next sc. Finish off.

Second Petal:
Join in BL of next unused sc on Foundation Rnd to left of First Petal. Work same as First Petal.

Third Petal:
Join in BL of next unused sc on Foundation Rnd to left of Second Petal. Work same as First Petal.

Bottom Half

Using smaller size hook, ch 4; join to form a ring.

• Rnd 1 (right side): Ch 1, 9 sc in ring; join in first sc.
• Rnd 2: Ch3 {counts as a dc}, dc in same sc; 2 dc in each rem sc; join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 -- 18 dc.

First Petal

• Row 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in same ch as joining; working in BLs only, 2 sc in each of next 2 dc -- 6 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving rem dc unworked.
• Row 2 through 12: Rep Rows 2 through 12 of First Petal of Top Half.

Second Petal: Sk next 3 unused dc to left of First Petal; join in BL of next dc. Work same as First Petal of Bottom Half.

Third Petal: Sk next 3 unused dc to left of Second Petal; join in BL of next dc. Work same as Second Petal of Bottom Half. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Leaf (make 168)
With smaller size hook and green, ch 12; sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 chs, trc in next 3 chs, dc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch. Finish off, leaving a 12" end for sewing. Weave in rem end.

Lily Motif Assembly
Referring to Photo A for placement, sew six leaves to one motif. Referring to Photo B, sew bottom half of one lily to center of motif; tack end of each petal to Row 3 of motif. Referring to Photo C, sew matching top half over bottom half, positioning top half petals between petals of bottom half; tack end of each petal to Row 2 of motif. Repeat with remaining leaves and lilies.

Afghan Assembly
Referring to Layout for placement, join motifs together. To join, hold two motifs with right sides together and carefully matching stitches. With tapestry needle and off white, sew with overcast stitch {see Stitch Guide} through BLs only along one side, beginning and ending in ch-2 sp of corners. Join remaining motifs in same manner, being sure all corner junctions are firmly joined.

Border
Hold afghan with right side facing you and one short end at top; with larger size hook, join green in ch-2 sp at top of first motif in upper right-hand corner {see Layout}; ch 2, 2 hdc in same sp; hdc in next 15 sc, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp; † {hdc in next 15 sc and in next joining} twice; {hdc in next 15 sc, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp} twice †; rep from † to † twice more; hdc in next 15 sc; †† 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp; hdc in next 15 sc, in next joining, and in next 15 sc ††; rep from †† to †† 6 times more; {3 hdc in next ch-2 sp, hdc in next 15 sc} twice; 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp; rep from † to † 3 times; hdc in next 15 sc; rep from †† to †† 7 times; 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp; hdc in next 15 sc; join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. Finish off and weave in all ends.