Settlers of Catan Afghan

If you’re not familiar with the game Settlers of Catan, you really should be! It’s a wonderful game that the older children can play with the adults. It’s won several education awards, and is just a complete blast. The game is different every time you play it.

The reason I bring it up is because I just stumbled across this beautiful crocheted afghan which was inspired by the game. The afghan follows the game board shown above. It’s a bit small for a full-sized afghan (37 inches across), but as the creator of this pattern mentions on her blog, it’s easy enough to make wider. Just add some additional “game pieces” and the blanket can be made bigger.

If you have a Settlers fan in your household (and they do exist!) I promise you they will love this afghan. My husband just asked me to make one for our house, so I’m about ready to head to Walmart and get some inexpensive yarn. I’m sure sport weight would do nicely with the pattern.

Best of all? The pattern is free. If you do make one, be sure to send me a picture!

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