This fantastic afghan is knit up with a simple garter stitch pattern and a subtle neutral shade of Bernat Blanket. These factors alone make this knit afghan pattern an easy, elegant project that’s a cinch to work up while watching TV or snuggling on the couch.
The Bernat Blanket yarn is super-soft and cuddly, so anyone who receives one is sure to treasure it. Knit entirely in garter stitch, this knit blanket pattern is perfect for beginner knitters who are ready to cast on their first big project. That doesn’t mean that the more advanced knitters out there won’t love this easy knit afghan pattern.
Materials:
- Bernat® Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 258 yds/234 m) Silver Steel (10001) – 6 balls
- Size U.S. 19 (15 mm) circular knitting needle 36″ [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE: 5 sts and 10 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in garter st with 2 strands tog.
Measurements: Approx 58″ x 62″ [147.5 x 157.5 cm].
Abbreviations:
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ing)
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
To g = Together
WS = Wrong side
Instructions:
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 60 sts.
Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
Knit in rows (garter st), noting 1st row is WS, until piece from beg measures 62″ [157.5 cm] long, ending on a RS row.
Cast off knitwise (WS).
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I’m a beginner knitter and have only made small projects so far. This looks like a nice, simple pattern to attempt for my first larger project. I love the yard color shown but I might go for something a bit brighter to make a statement in my living room. I can’t wait to start!
Is this boring or will it look not boring? Any other ideas for the knit project?
It will only look boring if you feel it is boring, stripes of different colours would look great, lets be postive.
you can never get the pattern you wont you can only see it you can not print the pattern you wont there are patterns on here I would love to have but cant get them
No one else seems to be having a problem, does it occur to you that the issue may be you and not the web site?
Looks so plush and thick. I love the color. A great beginners pattern for a great cause.
Anyone who is homeless or cold would love this thick blanket.
Nice idea and comments
Im getting ready to knit a this afghan but can’t find the size 19 36 inch circular needle. Any suggestions?
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I need to find a circular knitting needle size 18 and 36 inches. Please help!
Doris Marshall
Can #19 straight needles be used in this project?
Since the instructions say not to join stitches, why can’t straight needles be used?
I finished a super simple Baby afghan for my Grandson a few months ago. I find that when I am in the middle of a project, my wanting snacks and other sweets is cut way back and the two go together. Feel hungry knit.
Straight needles are great for smaller projects, but an afghan is better on the circular because the thread does not come off as easily as it does with straight needles.