Superhero Dream Catcher Afghan, especially for Spiderman Fans

Superhero Dreamcatcher Afghan - Especially for Spiderman fans
Copyright 2006 - Gail E and Wendy G

Each of these afghans have had different numbers of rounds in red and blue. I do not follow a strict rule of how many rounds of each color, nor how many bands of red or blue to make.
They are approximately 53 inches across.

The base pattern for this afghan is found at http://www.angelcrafts.net/ Please take a look at Lyn's original Round Ripple Baby Afghan, it's lovely and is a lovely gift for a baby.

To make a plain Round Ripple, without the web, simply follow Lyn’s pattern or mine, just drop the sc rounds and use whatever colors & band widths suit you and your needs.

Both afghans are under copyright. The patterns are intended for personal and charitable purposes only. The patterns are not to be sold, redistributed or placed into any collection or compilation at all. Publishing the patterns on other websites, mailing lists, in any print media, electronic media (CDs) OR the selling of these patterns, IS ILLEGAL! Sharing the link to our patterns on the web is not only allowable, but encouraged.

However, you may make & sell as many of the afghans as you can get buyers for. If we can make money from our art, I am all for it. Just don't sell your work for too little. Treat it like the work of art it is, whether it's an afghan or a potholder, your expertise and time are worthwhile.

Always remember, crocheting has three functions -
1. Enjoyment as you create a work of art,
2. Gives pleasure to us as we work & to receipents when we give them a crocheted item,
and
3. Keeps us from eating all the time~:o)

Superhero Dreamcatcher Afghan Materials:
14 oz Bright clear Red
14 oz Bright true Blue
1 skein Black
Size H hook
I always buy more yarn than needed, just in case~:o)

Large shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) worked in space indicated
Small shell: (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) worked in space indicated

Rnd 1: With RED: ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring. Ch 3 (ch 3 counts as 1 dc her and through out). Work 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in ea st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: ch 3, *skip next st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next dc. Repeat from * around. End with 1 dc in base of ch 3, ch 2, sl st in top of ch 3.

Rnd 4: sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp, * (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp.

Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 5: sl st into next dc, ch 3, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Join. Finish off. Weave ends in.

NOTE: from Round 7 onward, you will work 1 round with small shell, then 2 rounds with large shell. Red and blue rounds are always dc, black rounds are always sc.

Rnd 6: With BLUE: Join with sl st in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 space, 1 dc in ea of next 2 dc, skip the next 2 dc, 1 dc in ea of next 2 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with skip 2 dc. Join.

Rnd 7: sl st into next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc, * (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in next ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next 3 dc, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with skip 2 dc. Join.

Rnd 8: sl st into next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 space, 1 dc in next 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with skip 2 dc, sl st in top of ch 3.

Rnd 9: sl st into next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next 4 dc, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around, ending with skip 2 dc, sl st into top of ch-3.

Finish off color. Weave ends in.

Rnd 10: With BLACK: Join with sl st in next dc, (ch 1, sc) in same st as join, *1 sc in each stitch to ch-2 space. (1 sc, ch-2, 1 sc) in ch-2 space, 1 sc in each stitch to bottom of “V”, skip 2 stitches. Repeat from * around, ending with skip 2 dc, sl st into ch 1. Finish off. Weave ends in.
(After this round of black sc, when working the next round, the directions will say to "stitch in the next dc" mentally substitute "stitch in the next sc" for that round.)

Suggested Color Pattern for Rounds: This is not set in stone, it is a suggestion only and you should follow your own likes so that you make it YOUR afghan~:o)
5 rounds – RED
4 rounds – BLUE
1 round – BLACK
4 rounds – BLUE
1 round – BLACK
4 rounds – RED
1 round – BLACK
5 rounds – RED
1 round – BLACK
6 rounds – RED
3 rounds – BLUE
1 round – BLACK
6 rounds – BLUE

The only thing that should not change, is that there is one round of black because it is the “web” and would not look right if made wider.

The afghan can be made to any size with additional yarn.

NOTE: Continue working in rounds in colors and pattern established, always working 1 round with small shell, and 2 rounds with large shell. Continue repeating rounds 7, 8, 9. Work those three rounds over and over, regardless of the color used for the rounds. That is what keeps the afghan flat as it increases in size. Also, make the afghan as large as you want. The size is not ‘set in stone.’

Pattern for webbing:
To make “ribs” of the web, work from outer edge to middle of afghan.

Attach BLACK yarn in the ch-2 sp at the top of any point. (Ch 3, sl st in ch-2 sp of next round) for all BLUE and RED rounds. (Ch 2, sl st in ch-2 sp) for all BLACK rounds. Finish off.
Repeat 11 times. Weave in ends.

Border: Attach blue yarn in any stitch. *Ch 1, rev sc in ea st around, with (2 rev sc) in ea ch-2 sp. Finish off. Weave in ends.

NOTE: from Round 7 onward, you will work 1 round with small shell, then 2 rounds with large shell. Regardless of color, follow that sequence. Red and blue rounds are always dc, black rounds are always sc.

Wrap and gift to a Spiderman fan and watch their eyes light up~

NOTE: The round count for the colors used were only the number of rounds that were in each color of the afghan pictured above. Each one I have made has a different number of rounds in red and blue, black rounds are always only one round because it represents the web itself.

If you have any questions about the pattern, don't hesitate to send a message to me at Stitch_n_Frog@mchsi.com

The pattern is on the blog so that it can be made for Spiderman fans, and I am always happy to give any assistance that I can.

If you want to knit the afghan, a wonderful lady, Anne, worked the Superhero Dreamcatcher Afghan crochet pattern up in knit, then translated it from Finish to English! So if you are a knitter and want a lighter finished blanket, give her pattern a try.
     http://muro73.googlepages.com/patternsinenglish

And another very kind lady, Ana, has translated the crochet version to Spanish.  You can find this translation at:
    http://hastaelmonyo.com/?p=1375 

MY SINCERE THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU WONDERFUL LADIES!