7 Free Afghan Knitting Patterns from Cozy Knitted Blanket Patterns: 7 Free Afghan Knitting Patterns

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Cozy Knitted Blanket Patterns: 7 Free Afghan Knitting Patterns from Cozy Knitted Blanket Patterns: 7 Free Afghan Knitting Patterns

NOW’S THE TIME OF YEAR TO GET COZY UNDER Frost Flower Afghan: This airy afghan, developed by the A KNITTED BLANKET, so we’ve gathered seven free afghan Interweave Knits staff, is worked in three separate panels. It’s a patterns for you! versatile afghan pattern—you can change the length and width of the panels to make the blanket any size you want. Tamarix Quilt: Heather Zoppetti’s beautiful knit quilt makes a wonderful baby blanket or a pretty throw to brighten your décor. Graphic Afghan: Sarah Fama’s afghan is worked in bulky wool with a geometric knit and purl chevron pattern. This reversible River and Woods Afghan: Hana Jason’s highly textured blanket knits up quick and will grace your sofa for years to come. entrelac afghan is dotted with cables and punctuated with tassels on the corners. Mosaic Tile Afghan: Judith L. Swartz’s afghan is a beautiful gathering of individual squares sewn together to suggest a mosaic Southern Cross Afghan: This color-blocked blanket begins tile wall. with 13 mitered triangles. A knitted-on garter-stitch border brings Ann McDonald Kelly’s blanket all together. I hope one of these afghans will fit into your décor! Yggdrasil Afghan: Lisa Jacobs’ afghan is a stunner: Intricate Cheers, cable patterns, a bit of leaf lace, multi-directional knitting, and thoughtful heritage inspiration combine for a blanket worth keeping out year-round. Kathleen Cubley Editor, KnittingDaily.com

Contents COZY KNITTED BLANKET PATTERNS: 7 FREE AFGHAN 1 Tamarix Quilt by Heather Zoppetti...... PAGE 3 KNITTING PATTERNS A Knitting Daily eBook edited by Kathleen Cubley 2 River and Woods Afghan by Hana Jason...... PAGE 7 EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR, KNITTING DAILY Kathleen Cubley by Ann McDonald Kelly...... PAGE 11 3 Southern Cross Afghan CREATIVE SERVICES PRODUCTION DESIGNER Janice Tapia 4 Yggdrasil Afghan by Lisa Jacobs...... PAGE 15 PHOTOGRAPHY As noted ILLUSTRATION Gayle Ford Projects and information are for inspiration PAGE 20 5 Frost Flower Afghan by Knits Design Team...... and personal use only. Interweave Knits and Knitting Daily do not recommend, approve, 6 Graphic Afghan by Sarah Fama...... PAGE 22 or endorse any of the advertisers, products, services, or views advertised in this publication. Nor does Knits or Knitting Daily evaluate 7 Mosaic Tile Afghan by Judith L. Swartz...... PAGE 24 the advertisers’ claims in any way. You should, therefore, use your own judgment in evalu ating the advertisers, products, services, and views Glossary...... PAGE 27 advertised in Knits or Knitting Daily.

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 2 Tamarix Quilt Heather Zoppetti Originally published in Interweave Knits, Fall 2010 Kathryn Martin Kathryn

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 3 Row 1: (WS) K39. needle; k5, sl all sts to left needle] 4 times, Row 2: Sl 1, k17, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, **k4, sl 1, pick up and knit in back loop of p2sso, k18—37 sts rem. one edge st, psso; sl all sts to left needle; Row 3 and all WS rows: Sl 1, knit to end. rep from ** to end. Remove provisional Row 4: Sl 1, k16, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, CO and place exposed sts onto larger p2sso, k17—35 sts rem. needle. Graft ends tog using Kitchener st Row 6: Sl 1, k15, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, (see Glossary). p2sso, k16—33 sts rem. Row 8: Sl 1, k14, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, BlANket p2sso, k15—31 sts rem. Mitered squares (make 100 total): Tamarix QuilT Row 10: Sl 1, k13, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, Square A (make 14): Using sunflower as Heather Zoppetti p2sso, k14—29 sts rem. MC and chocolate lily as CC, work mitered Row 12: Sl 1, k12, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, square (see Stitch Guide). p2sso, k13—27 sts rem. Square B (make 14): Use sunflower as Finished Size 36" wide and 36" long. Row 14: Sl 1, k11, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, MC and variegated ivy as CC. Yarn Brown Sheep Serendipity Tweed p2sso, k12—25 sts rem. Square C (make 12): Use variegated ivy (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/ Row 16: Sl 1, k10, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, as MC and yellow buttercup as CC. 100 g): #ST04 yellow buttercup and p2sso, k11—23 sts rem. Square D (make 28): Use chocolate lily #ST88 chocolate lily, 3 skeins each; #ST16 Change to CC. as MC and yellow buttercup as CC. variegated ivy and #ST08 sunflower, 2 Row 18: Sl 1, k9, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, Square e (make 24): Use yellow but- skeins each. p2sso, k10—21 sts rem. tercup as MC and chocolate lily as CC. Needles Squares—size 7 (4.5 mm): Row 20: Sl 1, k8, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, Square F (make 8): Use yellow buttercup straight. Edging—size 8 (5 mm): straight p2sso, k9—19 sts rem. as MC and sunflower as CC. or double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle Row 22: Sl 1, k7, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, Work all squares in quantities listed either size if necessary to obtain the correct p2sso, k8—17 sts rem. separately, for sewing later, or by joining gauge. Row 24: Sl 1, k6, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, them in rows across length of blanket, Notions Tapestry needle; small amount p2sso, k7—15 sts rem. seaming as you go (see page 3). of waste yarn for provisional CO. Row 26: Sl 1, k5, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, Gauge 22 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st p2sso, k6—13 sts rem. FINIShING on smaller needles. Row 28: Sl 1, k4, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, For traditional seaming: Using mat- p2sso, k5—11 sts rem. tress st for garter st (see Glossary) and NoteS Row 30: Sl 1, k3, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, foll assembly diagram, sew adjacent edges • Each square is knitted with a slipped p2sso, k4—9 sts rem. tog, being careful to line up color changes stitch along both left and right sides. Row 32: Sl 1, k2, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, as charted. For seaming as you go: This edge is used for seaming or as the p2sso, k3—7 sts rem. Each square is joined to blanket while joining “held stitch” in seaming as you Row 34: Sl 1, k1, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, knitting by picking up and knitting along go. p2sso, k2—5 sts rem. edges and by joining on left or right while • The knitted cast-on allows for a combi- Row 36: Sl 1, [sl 1 kwise] 2 times, k1, knitting. These joining techniques are nation of cast-on and pick-up-and-knit p2sso, k1—3 sts rem. described on page 3. With variegated ivy, methods for seaming as you go. If you After Row 36, cut yarn and draw through work applied I-cord edging (see Stitch choose to sew squares together in the rem 3 sts. Guide). Weave in loose ends. Block lightly, end, you may use any cast-on method. if desired. • Weave in the ends as you knit by Applied I-Cord edging: (worked over catching them as for floats in stranded 5 sts) Heather Zoppetti currently works as a knitting. This will reduce the number With larger needles and using the Web application programmer but dreams of ends per square from four to one. invisible-provisional method (see of fiber and yarn all day. She spends her Glossary), CO 5 sts. [*K4, sl 1, pick up and spare time knitting, spinning, and dab- bling in knitwear design. She writes about Stitch Guide knit in back loop of one edge st, psso; sl crafting at www.digitalnabi.com/blog. Mitered Square: all sts to left needle; rep from * to corner; With MC, smaller needles, and the knitted k5, sl all sts to left needle; k4, sl 1, pick up method (see Glossary), CO 39 sts. and knit in corner st, psso, sl all sts to left

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If you’ll spend many hours knitting each piece Row 2: (rS) Work in pattern to last stitch; of this blanket, the last thing you’ll want to do purl last stitch together with held stitch is spend additional hours sewing all the pieces (Figure 3). Insert left needle into next slipped together. An alternative: Seam as you go. stitch or cast-on gap from front to back; leave Joining each square as you knit rewards you stitch on left needle (Figure 4). with a completed project when you cast off the Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until all left-edge final square. As you finish each square, you Figure 1 stitches are joined to new square. add to a growing blanket, rather than a stack of pieces. JoIN to FINISheD PIeCe oN the rIGht Traditional modular knitting techniques (FIGure 5) pick up and knit the beginning of a new square (RS) Cast-on correct number of stitches. along the cast-on edge or selvedge edge of a Row 1: (WS) Work in pattern to last stitch; base square whenever possible. slip last stitch to right needle. Insert left needle into first slipped stitch or cast-on gap Figure 2 PICk uP AND kNIt from front (RS) to back (WS) (held stitch). Insert needle into slipped stitch or cast-on gap Return slipped stitch to left needle and (Figure 1); wrap yarn as if to knit; pull yarn knit slipped stitch and held stitch together back through the stitch or gap and onto the through the back loops. needle—1 stitch picked up (CO). Row 2: (rS) Insert right needle into next However, in the Tamarix Quilt, different slipped stitch or cast-on gap from front squares are worked in different directions. to back (Figure 7). Slip first stitch to right Some squares cannot be picked up and knit Figure 3 needle with yarn held in front. Pull very along a cast-on edge, and some squares need tightly—you should feel the yarn tightening to be joined as they are knit. in the first few stitches; move yarn to back Unlike picking up and knitting, which is between needles. Finish row in pattern. done once at the beginning of a square, joining Row 3: (WS) Work in pattern to last stitch; on the left or right is performed at the end of knit last stitch and held stitch together each row on the side where the joining is tak- through the back loops (Figure 6). ing place for the length of the square. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until all right-edges Note: Though the Tamarix Quilt is worked Figure 4 stitches are joined to new square. in garter stitch for reversibility, Figures 2–7 show squares worked in stockinette stitch for CoMBINING teChNIqueS clarity. In all photographs, the stockinette- The basic and the advanced techniques can stitch side is the right side (RS) of the work. be used in any combination while knitting a single square. For example, you may pick up JoIN to FINISheD PIeCe oN the leFt and knit the cast-on edge and join on the left, (FIGure 2) join both on the left and on the right, etc. Figure 5 (rS) Cast on 1 fewer stitch than given in Depending on the order in which you knit instructions, then insert left needle from front the squares, usually one or two edges will (RS) to back (WS) into the bottom-right corner be joined at once. However, poor planning of the square to which the new square will be could result in a hole, requiring you to work joined (this square is to the left of new square); a square with all the methods at once. To purl this stitch. Insert left needle into first prevent this, I suggest knitting the blanket slipped stitch or cast-on gap from front to back from one end to the other in rows. (held stitch); leave this stitch on left needle. Figure 6 This is shown in Figure 4, but is shown other APPlICAtIoNS partway up the join. Seaming as you go is not only applicable to Row 1: (WS) Slip first stitch to right needle joining mitered squares into a blanket. You (which also holds the picked-up (held) stitch might use it to add a border to a shawl, add from the adjacent square), with yarn held in a cuff to a sleeve, or even to join the front of back. Pull very tightly; you should feel the a sweater to the back as you knit. Avoid- yarn tightening in the first few stitches. Finish ing seams results in more fluid, less bulky row in pattern. Figure 7 fabrics—with half the work!

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 5 Assembly Diagram mattress Stitch for Garter Stitch AAE D FFD E B B Step 1: Lay the two pieces next to each other, right sides facing up. Thread a tapestry needle with a length of yarn at least three A CCE DD E D D B times as long as the area you are sewing. Step 2: Working from the bottom up, weave the seaming yarn E C BBEEA A D E from front to back on the bottom corner of one piece and then, D E B DDC C A E D from back to front, bring it through the bottom corner on the other piece (Figure 1). Pull the yarn snugly to join the bottom F D E D B A C E D F edges. Step 3: Insert the needle from bottom to top into the purl bump F D E C A DB E D F of a side stitch on one side. Bring the needle up through the D E A CC D BD E D bottom edge of the slightly higher stitch on the other piece. Con- tinue sewing on alternate sides in this fashion until you finish E D AA EE B CB E the seam (Figure 2). Pull tightly, and the two pieces should join seamlessly. Weave the yarn end into the seam for a few inches. B DDE DDE C AC BB E DDFF E AA

Figure 1 Figure 2

Knitted Cast-on

Place slipknot on left needle if Kitchener Stitch there are no established stitches. *With right needle, knit into first Step 1: Bring threaded needle through stitch (or slipknot) on left needle front stitch as if to purl and leave (Figure 1) and place new stitch Figure 1 Figure 2 stitch on needle. onto left needle (Figure 2). Repeat Step 2: Bring threaded needle through from *, always knitting into last stitch made. back stitch as if to knit and leave stitch on needle. Step 3: Bring threaded needle through first front stitch as if to knit and slip this stitch off needle. Bring threaded needle through next front stitch as if to purl and leave invisible (Provisional) Cast-on stitch on needle. Place a loose slipknot on Step 4: Bring threaded needle through first back stitch as if to purl (as needle held in your right illustrated), slip this stitch off, bring needle through next back stitch hand. Hold waste yarn next as if to knit, leave this stitch on needle. to slipknot and around left Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no stitches remain on needles. Illustrations by Gayle Ford thumb; hold working yarn over left index finger. *Bring Figure 1 Figure 2 needle forward under waste yarn, over working yarn, grab a loop of working yarn (Figure 1), then bring needle to the front, over both yarns, and grab a second loop (Fig- ure 2). Repeat from *. When you’re ready to work in the opposite direction, pick out waste yarn to expose live stitches.

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Notes u Afghan is worked in entrelac. Each “tier” of fabric moves in the direction opposite to the ones below and above (see diagram). Tiers alternate between plain (stockinette) and cabled (see chart) blocks. New blocks are added as the blanket grows diagonally from first block, then taken away as the blanket approaches the opposite corner. Circular needles are recommended due to the large number of stitches that will be on the needles while working diagonally across the afghan. Side triangles are not used as in traditional entrelac; instead, the afghan takes advantage of the fabric’s directional growth to create straight edges on all four sides. u Cast on all stitches using the knitted method (see pagepage 4).10). u Slip the first stitch of every row on all blocks (see first and last stitches shown on chart, outside repeat box). u Yarn is doubled throughout. u Right-side rows are odd-numbered rows for plain blocks and even-numbered rows for cabled blocks.

tier 1 (Block 1–1) With yarn doubled, CO 12 sts (see Notes). Work 24 rows in St st, slipping the first st of every row (see Notes), ending with a WS row.

tier 2 Block 2–1: With RS facing, yarn doubled, and sts of Block 1–1 on left needle tip, CO 12 sts using the knitted method. Working Big Rope chart, work RS Set-up row, then Rows 1–24 and at the same time join to Block 1–1 at end of RS rows as shown on Hana Jason loves blowing knitted chart (p2tog; last st with next st of Block textures out of proportion. 1–1), ending with a RS row. Block 2–2: With RS facing, pick up and knit 12 sts along long edge of Block 1–1 (see diagram). Finished size 50" wide and 72" long. Beg with Row 1 of chart (pick-up row Yarn Lion Brand Nature’s Choice Organic counts as Set-up row), work as for Block Cotton (100% cotton; 103 yd [95 m]/85 g): 2–1 except work p2 at end of RS rows, as pistachio, 22 balls for afghan, plus 3 more there is no joining at left-hand edge, end- balls to make tassels. ing with a RS row. needles Size 15 (10 mm): two 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to tier 3 obtain the correct gauge. Block 3–1: With WS facing and sts of 1 notions Size K/10 ⁄2 (6.5 mm) crochet hook; Block 2–2 on left needle tip, CO 12 sts. large tapestry needle; cable needle (cn). Work 25 rows in St st, joining to Block 2–2 Gauge 8 sts and 12 rows = 4" in St st as foll: Set-up row: (WS) Purl. with yarn doubled. RS Rows 1–23: Sl 1, knit to end. WS Rows 2–24: Sl 1, purl to last st, p2tog (last st with next st of Block 2–2).

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 8 Block 3–2: With WS facing, pick up and doubled, wrap yarn 50 times around a all wraps at bottom. Tie off tassel (see purl 12 sts along edge of Block 2–2 (see dia- CD case or other large, sturdy, flat object. photo); sew one to each corner. Steam- gram). Slipping first st of each row, work in Insert tail through all wraps at top to tie block blanket carefully, straightening edges St st, joining to Block 2–1 with p2tog at end off and create hanging loop; cut through as much as possible. of WS rows. Block 3–3: Pick up and purl 12 sts along edge of Block 2–1. Working in St st, purl all sts on WS rows, as there is no joining on lower edge. Direction-of-Work Diagram St st 9-1 10-6 11-1 12-4 13-1 15-1 tier 4 14-2 Block 4–1: Work as for Block 2–1. Blocks cable 4–2 and 4–3: With RS facing, pick up and 8-7 9-2 10-5 11-2 12-3 13-2 14-1 knit 12 sts across block of previous tier (see cast on 12 sts diagram; pick-up counts as Set-up row of chart). Beg with Row 1 of chart, work as work proceeds in 7-1 8-6 9-3 10-4 11-3 12-2 13-3 direction of arrow for Block 2–1, joining to blocks of previous join with p2tog tier. Block 4–4: Work as for Block 2–2. 6-6 7-2 8-5 9-4 10-3 11-4 12-1 pick up tiers 5–7 Cont as established, foll diagram, adding bind off 11 sts 5-1 6-5 7-3 8-4 9-5 10-2 11-5 one block every tier, until 7 tiers have been worked, ending with Block 7–7 in St st. 4-4 5-2 6-4 7-4 8-3 9-6 10-1 left-HaNd edge Working as shown on diagram, BO Block 3-1 4-3 5-3 6-3 7-5 8-2 9-7 7–7 as foll: K2, *slip sts back to left needle, ssk (see page 4), k1; rep from * until all sts 2-2 3-2 4-2 5-4 6-2 7-6 8-1 of Block 7–7 have been BO—1 st rem on needle. Block 8–1: Pick up and knit 11 sts along side of Block 7–7 (st rem from Block 1-12-1 3-34-1 5-56-1 7-7 7–7 counts as one of 12 sts for new block). Beg Work Tiers 8–10 as shown, BO sts of Block 9–7 as for Block 7–7, ending with Block 10–6.

Upper edge k on RS; p on WS Big Rope Cable Block Working as shown on diagram, BO sts of 23 Block 10–6 as foll: P2, *slip sts back to p on RS; k on WS left needle, p2tog, p1; rep from * until all 21 k2tog have been BO—1 st rem on needle. Block 19 11–1: With WS facing, pick up and purl p2tog—last st with next st 17 11 sts along side of Block 10–6 (st rem from previous block from Block 10–6 counts as one of 12 sts for 15 MP purl into front and back new block). Work as shown through Block loops of st 13 15–1. BO rem sts; do not cut yarn. cast on or pick up 1 st 11

9 fiNisHiNg sl 1 wyb on RS; sl 1 wyf on WS Rnd 1: With RS facing and crochet hook, 7 no stitch sc (see page 4) evenly around blanket, 5 working 12 sts in each block edge, join sl 6 sts onto cn, hold in front 3 with a sl st in first st. k6, k6 from cn Rnd 2: Rev sc (see(see page 4)10) in in each each sc sc MP MP MP MP 1 WS set-up row around. Pattern repeat Fasten off. Tassels: (make 4) With yarn

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 9 ssk Decrease aBBReviaTions Slip two stitches knitwise one at a beg beginning; begin; begins time (Figure 1). Insert point of left bet between needle into front of two slipped BO bind off stitches and knit them together CC contrasting color Figure 1 through back loops with right nee- cm centimeter(s) Figure 2 dle (Figure 2). cn cable needle CO cast on cont continue(s); continuing dec(s) decrease(s); decreasing Knitted Cast-on dpn double-pointed needle(s) Place slipknot on left needle if there are no established stitches. foll following; follows g gram(s) *With right needle, knit into first stitch (or slipknot) on left inc increase(s); increasing needle (Figure 1) and place new stitch onto left needle (Fig- k knit ure 2). Repeat from *, always knitting into last stitch made. k1f&b knit into front and back of same st k2tog knit two stitches together kwise knitwise LC left cross m(s) marker(s) Figure 1 Figure 2 MC main color Illustrations by Gayle Ford mm millimeter(s) M1 make one (increase) single Crochet (sc) M1R (L) make one right (left) p purl p1f&b purl into front and back of same st p2tog purl two stitches together patt(s) pattern(s) Figure 1 Figure 2 pm place marker Insert hook into a stitch, yarn over hook and draw a loop psso pass slipped stitch over through stitch, yarn over hook (Figure 1) and draw it through p2sso pass two slipped stitches over pwise purlwise both loops on hook (Figure 2). RC right cross rem remain(s); remaining rep repeat; repeating Reverse single Crochet (rev sc) rev St st reverse stockinette stitch Working from left to right, insert crochet hook rib ribbing into a knit edge stitch, draw up a loop, bring rnd(s) round(s) yarn over hook, and draw this loop through the RS right side rev sc reverse single crochet Figure 1 first one. *Insert hook into next stitch to right (Figure 1), draw up a loop, bring yarn over hook sc single crochet sk skip again (Figure 2), and draw sl slip this loop through both sl st s lip stitch (sl 1 st pwise unless otherwise indicated) loops on hook (Figure 3). ssk s lip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, k2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease) Figure 2 Figure 3 Repeat from *. ssp s lip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, p2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease) st(s) stitch(es) St st stockinette stitch tbl through back loop tog together WS wrong side wyb with yarn in back wyf with yarn in front yo yarn over * r epeat starting point (i.e., repeat from *) * * r epeat all instructions between asterisks ( ) a lternate measurements and/or instructions [ ] i nstructions that are to be worked as a group a specified number of times

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©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 11 sts using the backward-loop method—60 Side Section 1: With RS facing, arrange sts. Knit 1 WS row. Cont as for Triangle A, Triangle B with border 7 foll by Square C beg with Row 1. Set aside 4 Triangle B for with border 4, foll by a Triangle B with no sides. border. Using tails, sew border of Triangle B to edge of Square C. Then sew border of SQUARE C (MAKE 5) Square C to other Triangle B. With MC and RS of one Triangle B facing, Side Section 2: Work as for Side Section long edge at top, pick up and knit 30 sts 1, joining Triangle B with border 8, Square along top edge to center point, pm, CO 30 C with border 5, and Triangle B with no sts using the backward-loop method—60 border. sts. Knit 1 WS row. Cont as for Triangle Center Section: With RS facing, arrange A, beg with Row 1. With MC and RS of corner Triangle A with border 6 foll by 3 SOUTHERN CROSS partial square facing, missing quarter at Square C with borders 1, 2, and 3 foll by AFGHAN top, pick up and knit 30 sts along edge of a corner Triangle A with no border. Using Ann McDonald Kelly preceding triangle to center, pm, pick up tails, sew all parts tog. and knit 30 sts along rem edge of Triangle Border 9: With CC and RS facing, pick up Finished Size 421/2" square. B—60 sts. Knit 1 WS row. Cont as for and knit 60 sts along Side Section 1 as foll: Yarn Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Triangle A, beg with Row 1. 10 sts along each border and 40 sts along (100% extra fine merino; 97 yd [89 m]/13/4 Square C. Knit 1 WS row. oz ASSEMBLY Row 1 (RS) K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, [50 g]): #436 wild rose (MC), 9 skeins; See Assembly chart for picked-up and ssk—2 sts dec’d. #220 black (CC), 10 skeins. Yarn distrib- sewn edges. Row 2 (WS) Knit. uted by WEBS. Borders 1–5: With CC, cir needle, and Rep Rows 1–2 seven more times—44 sts Needles Size 8 (5 mm) straights and 40" RS facing, pick up and knit 40 sts along 1 rem. BO all sts. Break yarn, leaving a 20" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if neces- edge of Square C. Knit 18 rows. BO all sts. tail for seaming. sary to obtain the correct gauge. Break yarn, leaving a 20" tail for seaming. Border 10: Work as for border 9 at op- Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Rep for rem 4 squares. posite corner. Gauge 151/2 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter Border 6: Work border along long edge of Border 11: With CC and RS of Center Sec- st; one Triangle A measures 11" wide and 1 corner Triangle A. tion facing, [pick up and knit 10 sts along 51/2" tall. Borders 7 and 8: Work border along border, 40 sts along Square C] 3 times, and short edge of Triangle B. Rep for other 10 sts along rem border—160 sts. Knit 1 See knittingdaily.com/Glossary triangle. WS row. Cont as for border 9, beg with Row ? for terms you don’t know.

NOTES Afghan begins with thirteen individual • mitered triangles, nine of which are built upon to form larger triangles and squares. Knitted-on garter stitch borders are added and pieces are sewn into strips and its final shape.

AFGHAN TRIANGLE A (MAKE 13) With MC and using the backward-loop method, CO 60 sts. Set-up row (RS) K30, place marker (pm), k30. Knit 1 WS row. Row 1 (RS) K2tog, knit to 2 sts before m, ssk, sl m, k2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk—4 sts dec’d. Row 2 (WS) Knit. Rep Rows 1–2 seven more times—28 sts rem. Break MC. With CC, rep Rows 1–2 six more times—4 sts rem. Next row (RS) K2tog, remove m, ssk, then pass first st on right needle over 2nd st—1 st rem. Fasten off. Set aside 4 triangles for corners.

TRIANGLE B (MAKE 9) With MC and RS of one Triangle A facing, long edge at bottom, pick up and knit 30 sts along side edge to tip of triangle, pm, CO 30

Assembly

top edging Square C A B A border 10

border 6 border 8

C C

border 12

border 1 border 5 side edging side

B C B

side edging

border 11

border 7 border 2

knitting direction C C CO

border 9 pick up sts

border 4 border 3 sew A B A

bottom edging

1—144 sts rem. BO all sts. 30 sts along corner Triangle A, and 10 sts Border 12: Work as for border 11 along along border—168 sts. Knit 17 rows. BO other side of Center Section. all sts. Sew all rem parts tog foll diagram. Side edgings: Pick up and knit 30 sts FINISHING along corner Triangle A, 14 sts along bor- Weave in ends. Block to measurements. der, 60 sts along Triangle B, 14 sts along border, and 30 sts along corner Triangle Ann McDonald Kelly was taught to knit by A—148 sts. Knit 17 rows. BO all sts. her Danish mother at the age of five, and she Top and bottom edgings: Pick up and hasn’t stopped yet! She can be found teaching knit 10 sts along side edging, 30 sts along classes and stocking shelves at the Black corner Triangle A, 14 sts along border, 60 Sheep Yarn Shop in Cockeysville, Maryland. sts along Triangle B, 14 sts along border,

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 13 ABBREVIATIONS beg beginning; begin; begins rem remain(s); remaining bet between rep repeat; repeating BO bind off rev St st reverse stockinette stitch CC contrasting color rib ribbing cm centimeter(s) rnd(s) round(s) cn cable needle RS right side CO cast on rev sc reverse single crochet cont continue(s); continuing sc single crochet dec(s) decrease(s); decreasing sk skip dpn double-pointed needle(s) sl slip foll following; follows sl st s lip stitch (sl 1 st pwise g gram(s) unless otherwise indicated) inc increase(s); increasing ssk s lip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, k knit k2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease) k1f&b knit into front and back of ssp s lip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, p2 same st sl sts tog tbl (decrease) k2tog knit two stitches together st(s) stitch(es) kwise knitwise St st stockinette stitch LC left cross tbl through back loop m(s) marker(s) tog together INTERWEAVE MC main color WS wrong side mm millimeter(s) wyb with yarn in back M1 make one (increase) wyf with yarn in front M1R (L) make one right (left) yo yarn over p purl * r epeat starting point KNITS p1f&b purl into front and back of (i.e., repeat from *) same st * * r epeat all instructions Interweave Knits p2tog purl two stitches together between asterisks patt(s) pattern(s) ( ) a lternate measurements IS A MUST HAVE FOR and/or instructions pm place marker THOSE WHO LOVE TO KNIT! psso pass slipped stitch over [ ] i nstructions that are to be worked as a group a p2sso pass two slipped stitches specified number of times over pwise purlwise interweaveknits.com RC right cross

by Lisa Jacobs originally published in Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2009

Finished size 38 (58, 74)" square. Blanket shown measures 74" square.

Yarn lion Brand Nature’s Choice organic Cotton (100% organic cotton; 103 yd [94 m]/85 g): #124 pecan, 9 (22, 37) skeins. Kathryn Martin Kathryn

1 needles size 10 ⁄2 (6.5 mm): 16", 24", and two 47" circulars (cir) and set of Stitch Guide and is worked outward. the first large doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if Wrap and Turn (w&t): Work to turning braid border is worked perpendicular to necessary to obtain the correct gauge. st indicated on chart, bring yarn to front, sl and around the center square, joining an turning st pwise to right needle, bring yarn edge stitch of the border to a live stitch notions markers (m); waste yarn; to back, sl turning st back to left needle, from the center square on selected rows. removable markers or safety pins; tapestry turn work so opposite side is facing, and the first stockinette border is worked by needle. bring yarn in position for next st. picking up stitches around the outer edge Split 2/4 RPC: sl 4 sts to cn and hold of the first large braid border and worked GauGe 13 sts and 17 rnds = 4" in st st; 22 1 in back, k1, p3 from cn, k1, purl rem st outward with mitered corners. the leaf sts and 21 ⁄2 rows = 4" in patt from large braid border is worked perpendicular to Braid chart; 26–30 sts and 36 rows in patt from cn. the stockinette border, joining an edge from leaf Braid chart measure 6" wide and Split 2/4 LPC: sl 2 sts to cn and hold stitch of the leaf braid to a live stitch from 8" high; 91 sts along each side of center in front, p1, k1 from cn, p3, knit rem st the stockinette border on selected rows. • square measure about 30" wide after being from cn. the size 38" afghan is made up of the center joined to border. Notes the center square begins in the middle square and the first large braid border. • The

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 15 size 58" afghan is made by adding the first the first sts worked will be border sts. Row 3: P0 (1, 1), work in patt to end, turn. stockinette border and the leaf braid border. Join yarn to border sts with rs facing Row 4: sl 1 square st from right needle to the size 74" afghan is made by adding a if working yarn is not already in this left needle wyf, ssp (slipped square st tog second stockinette border and the second position. Beg working in patt from with first border st), work in patt to last large braid border in the same manner. • large Braid chart while joining border 0 (1, 1) st, k0 (1, 10)—1 square st joined. for the two largest sizes, a selvedge stitch to live sts of center square as foll: Work rows 5–16 of chart, keeping 0 is added at the outer edge of the first large Row 1: (rs) P0 (1, 1) for selvedge st, work (1, 1) edge st in rev st st and joining 1 braid border to make it easier to pick up row 1 of large Braid chart over 21 sts,sl border st to 1 square st on rows 6, 8, 9, stitches for the first stockinette border that last st pwise with yarn in front (wyf), turn. 10, 12, 14, and 16 as shown—9 square follows. for the size 74" afghan, a selvedge Row 2: (Ws) sl 1 square st from right sts joined. Cont in patt, rep rows 1–16 stitch is added at the outer edge of the needle to left needle with yarn in back of chart 9 more times, joining 9 square leaf braid border to make it easier to pick (wyb), work ssk (slipped square st tog sts for each 16-row rep as before—160 up stitches for the second stockinette with first border st), work row 2 of border rows completed; 90 square sts border. Work the selvedge stitch in reverse chart to last 0 (1, 1) st, k0 (1, 1)—1 joined; 1 marked corner st rem from stockinette (purl on right-side rows; knit square st joined. first side of square; 22 (23, 23) border sts. on wrongside rows). • When working the corner charts, the wrapped stitches are

worked together with their wraps as you k on RS rows and all rnds; sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k1, k1 from cn come to them. p on WS rows p on RS rows and all rnds; sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, k1, k1 from cn k on WS rows Center Square sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k1, p1 from cn make a loose slipknot. use the k2tog invisibleprovisional method (see sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, p1, k1 from cn ssk glossary at end of pattern) and dpn to sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k1, p2 from cn Co 12 sts into the center of the loop. Arrange sts evenly on 4 dpn—3 sts p2tog sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, p2, k1 from cn sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k2, p1 from cn each needle. Place marker (pm) and ssp join in the rnd. Work rnds 1–79 of tree sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p1, k2 from cn chart (see Notes), rep chart 4 times k3tog around for each rnd. Change to longer sl 3 sts onto cn, hold in back, k1, p3 from cn sl 1, k2tog, psso cir needle when necessary and pm sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, p3, k1 from cn between chart reps when you change to cir needle—364 sts total: 91 sts yo sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2, k2 from cn between m along each side of square. sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, k2, k2 from cn M M1 (see Glossary) Break yarn. mark the last st on each side sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2, p2 from cn of center square with a removable w&t (see Stitch Guide) marker to indicate corner sts. Place sts sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p2, k2 from cn no stitch on longest cir needle if they are not on sl 3 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2, p3 from cn it already. join with ssk on RS; ssp on WS sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p3, k2 from cn

First Large sl 4 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2, k4 from cn Braid Border join with ssp on RS; ssk on WS sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, k4, k2 from cn With waste yarn and dpn, use the sl 1 pwise wyf on RS provisional method to Co 22 (23, sl 4 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2, p4 from cn 23) sts (see Notes). With rs of center sl 1 pwise wyb on RS; sl 1 pwise wyf on WS sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p4, k2 from cn square facing, transfer 22 (23, 23) border Co sts to end of left needle tip so split 2/4 RPC (see Stitch Guide) split 2/4 LPC (see Stitch Guide)

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 16 79 77 M 75 tree chart M M 73 M 71 M M 69 M 67 M M 65 M 63 M 61 M M 59 M 57 M 55 M 53 M 51 M 49 M 47 M 45 M 43 M 41 M M 39 M 37 M M 35 M 33 M M 31 M 29 M M 27 25 M M M 23 M 21 M 19 M M 17 M 15 M 13 M M M 11 9 M M M M 7 M 5 M M 3 M M MM 1 MM MM M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 17 Work rows 1–42 of square; then rep from * 2 more times square as foll: large Braid Corner chart, joining marked for rem 2 sides of square—22 (23, 23) Row 1: (rs) P (0, 1) for selvedge st, work corner st of square at beg of row 2, border sts rem; all square sts have been row 1 of leaf Braid chart to end, turn. and placing a removable marker at joined; 4 marked corner points on Row 2: (Ws) Bring yarn to front between the beg of border row 21 to indicate outer edge of braid. Carefully remove needles, sl 1 live st st from right needle corner point for braid border—no waste yarn from provisional Co at beg to left needle, work ssp (slipped st st live sts rem from first side of square. of border and place sts on dpn. use tog with first st of border), work row 2 Cont in this manner, *work another the Kitchener method (see glossary at of chart to last (0, 1) st, k (0, 1)—1 st st 160 rows of large Braid chart followed end of pattern) to graft live sts at end joined. by rows 1–42 of large Braid Corner of border to exposed sts of provisional Row 3: P (0, 1), work row 3 of chart to chart to join 91 sts along next side of Co. size 38" only: skip to finishing last chart st, ssk (last st of border tog instructions. with next st st), turn—1 st st joined. Work rows 4–36 of chart, keeping (0, 1) large braid First Stockinette Bor- edge st in rev st st, and joining 1 border der (sizes 58 [74]" only) st to 1 st st as shown on chart—26 15 With longest cir needle, rs facing, and*beg st sts joined after row 36 has been 13 at marked corner point, pick up and completed. 11 knit 127 sts along outer edge of braid Note: the 9 border rows that end with a 9 border (about 3 sts for every 5 border cable and row 35 do not contain joins. 7 rows) to next marked corner point, pm; Cont in patt, rep rows 1–36 of chart 4 5 rep from * 3 more times—508 sts; 127 more times, joining 26 st sts for each 3 sts between m along each side. Join in 36-row rep as before—180 border rows 1 the rnd. Knit 1 rnd. Inc rnd: *m1, knit completed; 130 st sts joined; 21 st sts to 1 st before m, m1, k1 (corner st), sl rem from first side. Work rows 1–26 large braid corner m; rep from * 3 more times—8 sts inc’d; of chart once more, joining 19 more st 2 sts at each corner. sts—206 border rows total; 2 st sts rem 41 Note: distribute sts on more than one from first side. Work rows 1–52 of leaf 39 cir needle as necessary. Work Inc rnd Braid Corner chart, joining rem st sts on 37 on next 2 rnds—532 sts; 133 sts along rows 2 and 4 as shown on chart, and

35 each side. [Knit 1 rnd, work Inc rnd on placing a removable marker at the beg

33 next 3 rnds] 3 times—604 sts; 151 sts of border row 27 to indicate corner

31 along each side. Knit 1 rnd—17 rnds point for leaf braid border—no live

29 completed; st st border measures 4" st sts rem from first side. Cont in this

27 from pick-up rnd. Break yarn. manner, *work another 206 rows of leaf

25 Braid chart followed by rows 1–52 of

23 Leaf Braid Border leaf Braid Corner chart to join 151 sts only ) along next side; then rep from * 2 more 21 (sizes 58 [74]" With waste yarn and dpn, use the times for rem 2 sides—(26, 27) border 19 provisional method to Co (26, 27) sts With sts rem; all st sts have been joined; 4 17 rs of st st facing, transfer (26, 27) Co sts marked corner points on outer edge of 15 to end of left needle tip so the first sts leaf braid. Carefully remove waste yarn 13 worked will be leaf braid sts. Join yarn to from provisional Co at beg of border 11 leaf braid sts with rs facing if working yarn and place sts on dpn. use Kitchener 9 is not already in this position. Note: the st st to graft live sts at end of border to 7 count of the leaf Braid chart varies from 26 exposed sts of provisional Co. 5 to 30 sts. Work patt from leaf Braid chart Size 58" only: skip to finishing 3 while joining border to live sts of center instructions. 1

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 18 Second Stockinett e of large Braid chart 24 times, joining 9 st sts Finishing Border (size 74" only ) for each 16-row rep as before—384 border Weave in all ends. Close hole at center of With longest cir needle, rs facing, and rows completed; 216 square sts joined; 1 square by tightening tail and securing to *beg at marked corner point, pick up and marked corner st rem from first side; 23 Ws. Block to measurements. knit 193 sts along outer edge of leaf braid border sts. Work rows 1–42 of large Braid border (about 3 sts for every 4 border Corner chart, joining marked corner st at lisa JaCoBs designs nature-inspired pat- rows) to next marked corner point, pm; end of row 1—no st sts rem from first side. terns for Fiber Tree Designs in Coralville, Iowa. She rep from * 3 more times—772 sts; 193 sts Cont in this manner, *work another 384 writes about her passions—knitting, spinning, and between m at along each side. Join in the rows of large Braid chart followed by rows walking meditation—at www.fibertreedesigns. rnd and work 17 rnds with mitered corner 1–42 of large Braid Corner chart to join 217 blogspot.com. incs as for first st st border—868 sts: 217 sts along next side; then rep from * 2 more sts along each side; st st border measures times for rem 2 sides of square—23 border 4" from pick-up rnd. Break yarn. sts rem; all st sts have been joined. use Kitchener st to graft live sts at end of border Second Larg e Braid to sts from provisional Co as for first large Border (size 74" only ) braid border. With waste yarn and dpn, use the provisional method to Co 23 sts. With rs of blanket facing, transfer 23 border Co leaf braid corner sts to end of left needle tip so the first sts worked will be border sts. Join yarn to border sts with rs facing if working yarn M 51 is not already in this position. Work as for 49 first large braid border, and rep rows 1–16 M 47 M 45

M 43

leaf braid corner 39

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M 31 31

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M 27 27

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by Knits Design team originally published in Interweave Knits Spring 1997

Finished size: 48" × 60" (56" × 70", 64" × 80") (122 × 152.5 (142 × 178, 162.5 × 203) cm). size shown measures 48" × 60" (122 × 152.5 cm).

Yarn: Berroco linor (56% rayon, 30% cotton, 14% linen); 100 yd (92 m)/50 g):

#3718 Coral, 17 (23, 28) skeins. (Berroco © interweave linor is no longer available. A good substitution is Berroco linsey or any Row 2: *K2, p1, yo, p4, p2tog, p4, p2tog Row 14: K1, (p2, yo, p2tog) 4 times, *k2, worsted-weight linen/cotton blend yarn.) tbl, p4, yo, p1, k2*, (p2, yo, p2tog) 3 p1, yo, p4, p2tog, p4, p2tog tbl, p4, yo, times, rep from first * once, then rep p1, k2*, (p2, yo, p2tog) 3 times, rep bet needles: size 8 (5 mm): straight. Adjust bet *’s once. *’s once, (p2, yo, p2tog) 4 times, k1. needle size if necessary to obtain the Row 3: *P2, k2, yo, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, Row 15: P1, (k2, yo, ssk) 4 times, *p2, k2, correct gauge. yo, k2, p2*, (k2, yo, ssk) 3 times, rep yo, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p2*, (k2, notions: markers (m); tapestry needle. from first * once, then rep bet *’s once. yo, ssk) 3 times, rep bet *’s once, (k2, yo, Row 4: *K2, p3, yo, p4, p2tog, p2tog tbl, ssk) 4 times, p1. 1 GauGe: 16 sts and 18 ⁄ 2 rows = 4" (10 p4, yo, p3, k2*, (p2, yo, p2tog) 3 times, Row 16: K1, (p2, yo, p2tog) 4 times, *k2, cm) in lace patterns; 18 sts and 20 rows = rep from first * once, then rep bet *’s p3, yo, p4, p2tog, p2tog tbl, p4, yo, p3, 4" (10 cm) in St st. once. k2*, (p2 yo, p2tog) 3 times, rep bet *’s Rows 5–12: rep rows 1–4 two more once, (p2, yo, p2tog) 4 times, k1. Center Panel times. Rows 17–24: rep rows 13–16 two Co 90 sts. Row 13: P1, (k2, yo, ssk) 4 times, *p2, yo, more times. Row 1: (rs) *P2, yo, k4, ssk, k6, k2tog, k4, k4, ssk, k6, k2tog, k4, yo, p2*, (k2, yo, Rep Rows 1–24 ten (twelve, fourteen) yo, p2*, (k2, yo, ssk) 3 times, rep from ssk) 3 times, rep bet *’s once, (k2, yo, times, then work rows 1–4 three times. first * once, then rep bet *’s once. ssk) 4 times, p1. With rs facing, Bo in knit.

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 20 Left Side Panel rep these 4 rows until piece is same length Row 4: P1, *k1, p2, k1, p1; rep from * 6 Co 53 (68, 83) sts. as Center Panel. With rs facing, Bo in (9, 12) times, m, k2, p3, yo, p4, p2tog, Row 1: (rs) *K1, p1, yo, ssk, p1; rep from * knit. p2tog tbl, p4, yo, p3, k2. 6 (9, 12) times, k1, m, p2, yo, k4, ssk, k6, rep these 4 rows until piece is same length k2tog, k4, yo, p2. right side Panel as Center Panel. With rs facing, Bo in Row 2: K2, p1, yo, p4, p2tog, p4, p2tog Co 53 (68, 83) sts. knit. tbl, p4, yo, p1, k2, m, p1, *k1, p2, k1, p1; Row 1: (rs) P2, yo, k4, ssk, k6, k2tog, k4, rep from * 6 (9, 12) times. yo, p2, m, *k1, p1, yo, ssk, p1; rep from * Finishing Row 3: *K1, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; rep from * 6 (9, 12) times, end k1. Block panels separately. Center Panel 6 (9, 12) times, k1, m, p2, k2, yo, k4, ssk, Row 2: P1, *k1, p2, k1, p1; rep from * 6 (9, should measure 22" (56 cm) wide; side k2, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p2. 12) times, m, k2, p1, yo, p4, p2tog, p4, Panels should measure 13 (17, 203⁄4)" (33 Row 4: K2, p3, yo, p4, p2tog, p2tog tbl, p2tog tbl, p4, yo, p1, k2. (43, 53) cm) wide. With yarn threaded on a p4, yo, p3, k2, m, p1, *k1, p2, k1, p1; rep Row 3: P2, k2, yo, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, tapestry needle, invisibly sew side panels to from * 6 (9, 12) times. yo, k2, p2, m, *k1, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; rep center panel (see figure on page 32). Weave from 6 (9, 12) times, end k1. in loose ends. Block again if necessary.

Chart A

Chart B Chart C Center Panel Rows 1–12: Work 4-row charts in following sequence: A, B 3 times, A, B 3 times, A. Rows 13–24: Work 4-row charts in following sequence: B 4 times, A, B 3 times, A, B 4 times. rep rows 1–24 ten (twelve, fourteen) times, then work 4 rows of A, B 3 times, A, B 3 times, A. Left Side Panel Work chart C 6 (9, 12) times, then work chart A once. rep the 4-row charts to desired length. Right Side Panel: Work chart A once, then chart C 6 (9, 12) times. rep the 4-row charts to desired length.

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 21 Graphic Afghan by sarah Fama originally published in Knitscene Easy, 2010 a Joe coc Joe

1 1 size 47 ⁄4" wide and 43 ⁄4" long yarn Brown which when you’re knitting. seed stitch is Row 5 P4, *k8, p8; rep from * to last 4 sts, sheep lamb’s Pride superwash Bulky used to edge the entire blanket; the border k4. (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g):— is knitted as you go along. markers help Row 6 P3, *k8, p8; rep from * to last 5 sts, #sWB190 cactus, 10 skeins you keep track of the border stitches. k5. Row 7 P6, *k8, p8; rep from * to last 2 sts, GauGe 12 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Stitches k2. knit-and-purl patt Seed Stitch: (even number of sts) Row 8 P1, *k8, p8; rep from * to last 7 sts, tools Row 1 (rs) *K1, p1; rep from * to end. k7. — size 10½ (6.5 mm): 40" circular (cir) Row 2 (Ws) *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 9 *P8, k8; rep from * to last 8 sts, p8. needle rep rows 1 and 2 for patt. Row 10 *P8, k8; rep from * to last 8 sts, —two stitch markers (m) Knit-and-Purl Pattern: (multiple of 16 p8. —yarn needle sts + 8) Row 11 K7, *p8, k8; rep from * to last st, Row 1 (rs) *K8, p8; rep from * to last 8 p1. Notes sts, k8. Row 12 K2, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 6 Because the stitch patterns used here are Row 2 P7, *k8, p8; rep from * to last st, k1. sts, p6. reversible, there is no real right side or Row 3 P2, *k8, p8; rep from * to last 6 sts, Row 13 K5, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 3 wrong side to the finished blanket; these k6. sts, p3. terms are used in the stitch patterns here Row 4 P5, *k8, p8; rep from * to last 3 sts, Row 14 K4, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 4 because it’s useful to know which side is k3. sts, p4.

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 22 Row 15 K3, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 5 sts, p5. Row 16 K6, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 17 K1, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 7 sts, p7. Row 18 *K8, p8; rep from * to last 8 sts, k8. rep rows 1–18 for patt. Blanket Bottom border: Co 144 sts. Work in seed st (see stitches) for 4 rows. Body: Work 4 sts in seed st, place marker (pm) on right needle, work row 1 of knit-and-purl patt Row 15 K3, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 5 (see stitches) over 136 sts, pm, work last sts, p5. 4 sts in seed st. Cont in patt with seed st Row 16 K6, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 2 at each edge until rows 1–18 of patt have sts, p2. been worked a total of 11 times, then work Row 17 K1, *p8, k8; rep from * to last 7 rows 1–9 of patt once more. remove sts, p7. markers. Top border: Beg with row 2 of Row 18 *K8, p8; rep from * to last 8 sts, seed st, work in seed st for 4 rows. Bo all k8. sts (not too tightly). rep rows 1–18 for patt. Finishing Blanket using yarn needle, weave in ends. Wash Bottom border: Co 144 sts. Work in seed and block blanket to measurements. st (see stitches) for 4 rows. Body: Work 4 sts in seed st, place marker (pm) on right Sarah Fama knits, writes patterns, and needle, work row 1 of knit-and-purl patt teaches writing in San Carlos, California. (see stitches) over 136 sts, pm, work last 4 sts in seed st. Cont in patt with seed st at each edge until rows 1–18 of patt have been worked a total of 11 times, then work rows 1–9 of patt once more. remove markers. Top border: Beg with row 2 of seed st, work in seed st for 4 rows. Bo all sts (not too tightly). Finishing using yarn needle, weave in ends. Wash and block blanket to measurements.

by JuDith L. swartz originally published in Interweave Knits, Fall 1996

Finished size: About 54 × 64" (137 × 162.5 cm).

Yarn: Cynthia helene merino (100% wool; 99 yd (90.5 m)/50 g): #168 Chartreuse, 10 balls; #263 deco Blue, #52 onyx, 8 balls each; #171 rata red, #134 © interweave Canary, #260 lake Blue, #169 fern, #123 teal, #124 ginger, 4 balls each. (Cynthia abbreviations: on all rs rows, sl all sl sts with yarn helene merino is no longer available. good Note: —dotted Wave stitch in back. substitutions are lamb's Pride superwash DW —fretted mosaic stitch Rows 1 and 2: With A, knit. Worsted or Cascade 220 superwash or FM —Pyramid stitch Row 3: (rs) With B, k1, * sl 1 wyib, k5; rep any worsted-weight wool or wool-blend PS —Color combination from *, end k1. superwash yarn.) CC Row 4 and all other WS rows: Knit Color Combinations (CC) needles: size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and the same sts worked on previous row, two sets 40" (100 cm) circular. Adjust 1: Canary (1A) and Chartreuse (1B) with the same color; sl all the same sl needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. 2: rata red (2A) and ginger (2B) sts with yarn in front. Notions: Point protectors. 3: lake Blue (3A) and deco Blue (3B) Row 5: With A, k2, * sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1; rep 4: deco Blue (4A) and teal (4B) from *. GauGe: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) 5: Chartreuse (5A) and fern (5B) Row 7: With B, k1, * sl 1, k3, sl 1, kl; rep in st st. 18 sts and 40 rows = 4" (10 cm) from *, end k1. in mosaic patterns. Note: row gauge is Stitch patterns Row 9: With A, k6, * sl 1, k5; rep important in obtaining correct finished Fretted Mosaic: multiple of 6 sts plus 2. from *, end sl 1, k1. size. Colors A and B. Rows 11 and 12: With B, knit.

©F+W Media, Inc. | All rights reserved | F+W Media grants permission for any or all pages in this issue to be copied for personal use | www.knittingdaily.com 24 Row 13: With A, k4, * sl 1, k5; rep repeat rows 1–20 four times for each Row 2 and all other WS rows: Knit from *, end sl 1, k3. square. the same sts worked on previous row, Row 15: With B, * k3, sl 1, k1, sl 1; rep with the same color; sl all the same sl from *, end k2. Dotted Wave sts with yarn in front. Row 17: With A, k2, * sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3; rep multiple of 6 sts plus 2. Colors A and B. Row 3: With B, k2, * sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1; rep from *. Cast on with B and purl one row. from *. Row 19: With B, k3, * sl 1, k5; rep Note: on all rs rows, sl all sl sts with yarn Row 5: With A, k3, * sl 1, k5; rep from *, end sl 1, k4. in back. from *, end sl 1, k4. Row 20: see row 4. Row 1: (rs) With A, * k5, sl 1; rep Row 7: With B, k4, * sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3; rep from *, end k2. from *, end (sl 1, k1) twice. Row 9: With A, k1, * sl 1, k5; rep from *, end k1. mosaic pattern Row 11: With B, k2, * sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3; rep from *. Rows 13, 15, 17, 19, and 21: PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 repeat rows 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. Rows 23, 25, 27, and 29: repeat rows 7, 5, 3, and 1. Rows 31, 33, 35, 37, and 39: DW FM DW FM DW FM repeat rows 11, 9, 7, 5, and 3. 3 2 4 5 1 2 Row 40: see row 2. repeat rows 1–40 two times for each square. FM DW FM DW FM DW 4 5 1 3 1 5 Pyramid Border multiple of 14 sts plus 3. Colors A and B. DW FM DW FM DW FM Cast on with A and knit one row. 2 1 3 4 2 1 Note: on all rs rows, sl all sl sts with yarn in back. Row 1: (rs) With B, k8, *sl 1, k13; rep FM DW FM DW FM DW 3 4 2 5 4 3 from*, end last repeat k8. Row 2 and all other WS rows: Knit the same sts worked on previous row, DW FM DW FM DW FM with the same color; sl all the same sl 5 2 5 3 1 2 sts with yarn in front. Row 3: With A, k2, *(sl 1, k1) twice, sl 1, k3, (sl 1, k1) 3 times; rep from *, end k1. FM DW FM DW FM DW Row 5: With B, k7, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k11; rep 3 2 3 2 5 4 from *, end last rep k7. Row 7: With A, k2, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k7, (sl 1, k1) twice; rep from *, end k1. DW FM DW FM DW FM 5 4 1 4 2 3 Row 9: With B, k5, * (sl 1, k1) 3 times, sl 1, k7; rep from *, end last rep k5. Row 11: With A, k2, * sl 1, k11, sl 1, k1; rep from *, end k1.

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Row 13: With B, k3, * (sl 1, k1) 5 times, sl needle in right hand knit together 1 stitch 1, k3; rep from *. from each needle and Bo (see box for Row 15: With A, k1, * sl 1, k13; rep from*, binding off shoulder seams together). rep end sl 1, k1. to join all panels. Row 16: see row 2. Vertical Borders: With long circular rep rows 1-16 two times for border. needle and onyx pick up and k 255 sts along vertical edge. Work 3 rows in garter Panels st then work 2 repeats of Pyramid stitch in (Work 6) Co 38 stitches for each panel onyx (Color A) and Chartreuse (Color B). and follow color and stitch combinations Work 4 more rows in garter st in onyx and as indicated on chart, working each mosaic Bo loosely. rep for opposite vertical edge. sequence for a total of 80 rows followed Horizontal Borders: Beg at outer edge of by 2 rows of garter st in color B for dotted vertical border, with long circular needle YarnYarn ssWavewawa andPP color A for fretted mosaic. and onyx, pick up and k 241 st. Work After completing dotted Wave, work 2 garter st and Pyramid stitch sequences as rows garter st in onyx before beg fretted for vertical borders. Bo loosely. mosaic. After completing fretted mosaic Yarn sandwa beforeP beg dotted Wave, work 3 rows JuditH l. swartz learned to knit when of garter st in onyx then p 1 row in color B she was eight. She’s developed patterns for to set up dotted Wave pattern. yarn companies, publishers, and private clients, Join panels: (hint: Work the vertical and she also teaches classes and workshops in borders before putting panels together.) knitting and crochet. She lives in Spring Green, With long circular needle and onyx, Wisconsin. Brown Sheep “Lambs Pride Superwash” Cascade Yarns “Cascade 220” 100% wool Brown Sheep “Lambs Pride Superwash” pickCascade up and Yarns k about “Cascade 252 sts 220” along 100% inner wool 100% wool 100 yd (91 m)/50 g) 220 yd (201 m)/100 g 100% wool 100 yd (91 m)/50 g) long edge of220 Panel yd (201 1. With m)/100 second g long circular needle rep this procedure along the adjacent edge of Panel 2. (use point Row 13: With B, k3, * (sl 1, k1) 5 times, sl Cascade Yarns “Cascade 220” 100% wool RowBrown 13: Sheep With “Lambs B, k3, * (slPride 1, k1) Superwash” 5 times, sl needleprotectorneedle inin rightrightat opposite handhand knitknit end togethertogether of circular 11 stitch stitch 1, k3; rep from *. 220 yd (201 m)/100 g 1, 100%k3; rep wool from 100 *. yd (91 m)/50 g) from nfromeedle eacheach to keep needleneedle stitches andand BB ofromo ((sse eslidingee boxbox for foroff). Row 15: With A, k1, * sl 1, k13; rep from*, Row 15: With A, k1, * sl 1, k13; rep from*, bindingWithbinding wrong offoff shouldershoulder sides facing, seamsseams hold together).together). both circular rreepp end sl 1, k1. end sl 1, k1. toneedlesto joinjoin allall parallel panels.panels. in left hand and with 3rd Row 16: see row 2. 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AbbreviATiOnS Knit Stitch (k) Co cast on With yarn held to the back of the work, k knit insert the right needle into the first k1f&b knit into front and back of same st stitch on the left needle from bot- k2tog knit two stitches together tom of the stitch to top and from the kwise knitwise front of the stitch to the back. Wrap p purl yarn around right-needle tip counter- p1f&b purl into front and back of clockwise. Slip the right needle back through the stitch, carrying the same st p2tog purl two stitches together wrapped yarn with it, then drop the worked stitch off the left needle. psso pass slipped stitch over Gently tighten the yarn. One knit stitch completed on right needle. p2sso pass two slipped stitches over pwise purlwise rev st st reverse stockinette stitch Purl Stitch (p) rib ribbing With yarn held to the front of the sl st slip stitch (sl 1 st pwise unless otherwise indicated) work, insert the right needle into the ssk slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, first stitch on the left needle from k2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease) the top of the stitch to the bottom ssp slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, p2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease) and from the back of the stitch to st st stockinette stitch the front. Wrap the yarn around the right-needle tip counterclockwise. tbl through back loop Draw the right needle back through the stitch carrying the wrapped wyb with yarn in back yarn with it, drop the worked stitch of the left needle and gently tighten wyf with yarn in front the yarn. One purl stitch completed on right needle.

Cable Cast-On Begin with a slipknot and one knitted cast-on stitch if there are no established stitches. Insert right needle be tween first two stitches on left needle (Figure 1). Wrap yarn as if to knit. Draw yarn through to complete stitch (Figure 2) and slip this new stitch to left nee dle as shown (Figure 3). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Continental (Long-Tail) Cast-On 1 Figure 1 Leaving a long tail (about ⁄2" to 1" for each stitch to be cast on), make a slipknot and place on right needle. Place thumb and index finger Figure 2 of left hand between yarn ends so that working yarn is around index finger and tail end is around thumb. Secure ends with your other fingers and hold palm upward, making a V of yarn (Figure 1). Bring needle up through loop on thumb (Figure 2), grab first strand around index finger with needle, and go back down through loop on thumb (Figure 3). Drop loop off thumb and, placing thumb back in V configuration, tighten Figure 3 resulting stitch on needle (Figure 4). Figure 4 Illustrations by Gayle Ford Illustrations

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backward-Loop Cast-On raised (M1) increases *Loop working yarn and place it on needle backward so that it doe sn’t Left Slant (M1L) With left needle Right Slant (M1R) With left needle unwind. Repeat from *. tip, lift strand between needles from tip, lift strand between needles from front to back (Figure 1). Knit lifted back to front (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop through the back (Figure 2). loop through the front (Figure 2).

Purl 2 together (p2tog) Purl two stitches together as if they Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 were a single stitch. Short-rows: Wrapping a Stitch Work to turn point, slip next stitch purlwise to right needle. Bring yarn to front (Figure 1). Slip same stitch back to left needle (Figure 2). Turn work and bring yarn in position for next stitch, wrapping the stitch as you do so. Note: Hide wraps in a knit stitch when right side of piece is worked in a Knit 2 together (k2tog) knit stitch. Leave wrap if the purl stitch shows on right side. Figure 1 Hide wraps as follows: Knit stitch: On right side, work to just Knit two stitches together as if they before wrapped stitch. Ins ert right needle from front, under were a single stitch. the wrap from bot tom up, and then into wrapped stitch as usual. Knit them together, making sure new stitch comes out under wrap. Purl stitch: On wrong side, work to just before wrapped stitch. Ins ert right needle from back, under wrap from bottom up, and put on left needle. Purl them tog ether. Figure 2

Standard bind-Off (bO) Ssk Decrease Knit the first stitch, *knit the next stitch (2 stitches on right needle), insert left Slip two stitches knitwise one at a time needle tip into first stitch on right needle (Figure 1) and lift this stitch up and (Figure 1). Insert point of left needle over the second stitch (Figure 2) and off the needle (Figure 3). Repeat from * into front of two slipped stitch es and for the desired number of stitches. knit them together through back loops with right needle (Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Figure 1 Figure 2 Three-needle bind-Off Place stitches to be joined onto two sep arate needles. Hold them with right sides of knitting facing tog ether. Insert a third needle into first stitch on each of the other two needles and knit them together as one stitch. *Knit next stitch on each needle the same way. Pass first stitch over second stitch. Repeat from * until one stitch remains on third needle. Cut yarn and pull tail through last stitch. Illustrations by Gayle Ford Illustrations

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Kitchener Stitch Single Crochet (sc) Step 1: Bring threaded needle Insert hook into a stitch, yarn over hook and draw a through front stitch as if loop through stitch, yarn over hook (Figure 1) and to purl and leave stitch on draw it through both loops on hook (Figure 2). needle. Step 2: Bring threaded needle through back stitch as if to knit and leave stitch on needle. Step 3: Bring threaded needle through same front Figure 1 Figure 2 stitch as if to knit and slip this stitch off needle. Bring threaded needle through next front stitch as if to purl and leave stitch on needle. i-Cord Step 4: Bring threaded needle through first back stitch With double-pointed needle, cast on as if to purl (as illustrated), slip this stitch off, bring desired number of sti tches. *Without needle through next back stitch as if to knit, leave turning the needle, slide the stitches to this stitch on needle. other end of the needle, pull the yarn Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no stitches remain on needles. around the back, and knit the stitches as usual; repeat from * for desired length. Crochet Gauge To check gauge, chain 30 to 40 stitches using recom- French Knot mended hook size. Work in pattern stitch until piece Bring needle out of kni tted background measures at least 4" (10 cm) from foundation chain. from back to front, wrap yarn around Lay swatch on flat surface. Place a ruler over swatch needle one to three times, and use and count number of stitches across and number of thumb to hold in place while pulling rows down (including fractions of stitches and rows) needle through wraps into background a in 4" (10 cm). Repeat two or three times on different short dis tance from where it came out. areas of swatch to confirm measurements. If you have more stitches and rows than called for in instructions, use a larger hook; if you have fewer, use a smaller hook. Twisted Cord Repeat until gauge is correct. Cut several lengths of yarn about five times the desired finished cord length. Fold the Crochet Chain (ch) strands in half to form two equal groups. Anchor the strands at by Gayle Ford Illustrations Make a slipknot on hook. Yarn over hook the fold by looping them over a and draw it through loop of slipknot. repeat, doorknob. Holding one group drawing yarn through the last loop formed. in each hand, twist each group tightly in a clockwise direction Slip Stitch Crochet (sl st) until they begin to kink. Put both groups in one hand, then insert hook into stitch, yarn over release them, allowing them to Figure 1 hook and draw loop through twist around each other counter- stitch and loop on hook. clockwise. Smooth out the twists so that they are uniform along Figure 2 the length of the cord. Knot the ends.