Blissful Afghan
In this week's blog post, learn how to make an afghan!
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-Leisure Arts Team
Finished Size: 45" x 60"
MATERIALS
Worsted Weight Yarn:
451/2 ounces, (1,290 grams, 2,965 yards)
29" Circular knitting needles, size 17 (12.75 mm) or size needed for gauge
Note: Afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn
together.
GAUGE: In Stockinette Stitch, 9 sts and 12 rows = 4"
AFGHAN
Cast on 102 sts.
Rows 1-12: Knit across.
Row 13 (Right side): K 14, P2, (K6, P2) across to last 14 sts, K 14.
Row 14: K9, P4, (K4, P4) across to last 9 sts, K9.
Row 15: K8, P2, (K2, P2) across to last 8 sts, K8.
Row 16: K8, P1, K4, (P4, K4) across to last 9 sts, P1, K8.
Row 17: K 10, P2, (K6, P2) across to last 10 sts, K 10.
Row 18: K8, P6, (K2, P6) across to last 8 sts, K8.
Row 19: K8, P1, K4, (P4, K4) across to last 9 sts, P1, K8.
Row 20: K 10, P2, (K2, P2) across to last 10 sts, K 10.
Row 21: K9, P4, (K4, P4) across to last 9 sts, K9.
Row 22: K8, P2, K2, (P6, K2) across to last 10 sts, P2, K8.
Repeat Rows 13-22 for pattern until Afghan measures approximately 57" from cast on edge, ending by working Row 22.
Last 12 Rows: Knit across.
Bind off all sts.
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