Today’s free pattern is a bold and beautiful afghan pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations. This afghan is the perfect project to work up this time of year – the cozy, chunky yarn says “winter,” but the bright colors say “spring!” Let yourself get carried away with this colorful knitting pattern – it’s quick enough to finish in a weekend. Have fun, and we’ll see you back again on Monday with more fun blog posts!
Free Pattern Friday: Sugarplum Cables Afghan from Yarnspirations!
MATERIALS
Bernat® Blanket™ (5.3 oz/150 g; 108 yds/98 m; 10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds / 201 m)
Contrast A Green (02244) 3 balls (251 yds/230 m)
Contrast B Teal (02201 ou 4 balls (423 yds/387 m)
Contrast C Fuchsia (02434) 3 balls (260 yds/238 m)
Contrast D Purple (02330) 2 balls (206 yds/188 m)
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needle 40” [101.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
MEASUREMENT
Approx 60” [152.5 cm] square.
GAUGE
8½ sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in garter st.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing)
K = Knit
Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch
K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop.
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together
St(s) = Stitch(es)
INSTRUCTIONS
Stripe Pat
With A: 8 rows.
With B: 4 rows.
With C: 2 rows.
With D: 4 rows.
With A: 2 rows.
With B: 4 rows.
With C: 8 rows.
With D: 4 rows.
These 36 rows form Stripe Pat.
With A, cast on 2 sts. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
1st row: Kfb. K1. 3 sts.
Beg Stripe Pat and cont as follows:
2nd row: (RS). K1. (M1. K1) twice. 5 sts.
3rd row: Knit.
4th row: K1. M1. Knit to last st. M1. K1.
5th row: Knit.
First 4 rows of Stripe Pat are complete. Rep 4th and 5th rows until work along straight side edge measures 60” [152.5 cm], ending on a 5th row.
Cont in Stripe Pat, dec as follows:
Next row: (RS). K1. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts.
K2tog. K1.
Next row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows until 3 sts rem.
Next row: K3tog. Fasten off.
What colors would you use for this afghan?
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