Blackwork Drunkard's Path Afghan by Kathryn A. Clark

Blackwork Drunkard's Path Afghan

Crochet
January 2026
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in Interlocking filet crochet
3.5 mm (E)
7075 - 10150 yards (6469 - 9281 m)
US
English
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What happens when you combine the style of blackwork embroidery and the curves of a drunkard’s path quilt square with interlocking filet crochet … you get the Blackwork Drunkard’s Path afghan!

Since two contrasting colors are used to create the designs on the different “quilt blocks”, a YouTube tutorial is also included to explain changing colors on a diagonal or curve, with a review of changing colors in a straight line.

This pattern provides both row-by-row written instructions as well as design charts for reference. Since this project contains many diagonals to create the design, it is recommended for someone who is comfortable with the interlocking filet mesh technique. If you haven’t tried diagonals on an interlocking filet mesh project yet, you can learn how on my YouTube Channel! You can also read about it on my blog!

Finished Sizes:
Full Afghan (pictured):
61-3/4” wide x 93-1/2” long (3 pattern repeats)
Shortened Afghan:
61-3/4” wide x 65-1/4” long (2 pattern repeats)
Measurements do not include borders.

Skill Level:
Intermediate to Experienced

Yardage:
Full Afghan:
4500 yds. MC; 3800 yds. CCA; 1850 yds. CCB
Shortened Afghan:
3150 yds. MC; 2625 yds. CCA; 1300 yds. CCB

This is an interlocking filet mesh crochet pattern written in standard U.S. terms with additional terms created to define the diagonal and solid stitches.