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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Needlework: Knitted Cable Afghan in Blue


This afghan is knitted on circular needles, forming a cable every six rows. I have made several of these in a variety of colors for family members and am always pleased with the result.

Basically, for seasoned knitters, with about 48 ounces of worsted weight yarn, cast on 230 stitches using size 10 1/2 circular needles, work a seed stitch for six rows and then begin knitting six stitches and purling six stitches across the row, maintaining four seed stitches on each side. Twisting a cable stitch on the knit stitches every sixth row, continue the same until desired length is reached, ending with six rows of seed stitch. Happy knitting !

The pattern book can be purchased on amazon.com: Easy Afghans - Art. J16 - #0122 - Knit and Crochet Afghans Pattern Booklet - Coats and Clark (Paperback)
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25 comments:

  1. MelissaJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    It is beautiful and looks very, very cozy.

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  2. Boo-Bah AKA IrisJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Beautiful! I bet it keeps you warm too.

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  3. Dena E's BlogJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Yes,,sooo inviting on a cold Iowa day...Blessings and Love from Our Precious LORD above~~~Hugs Dena

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  4. SarahJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    What a gorgeous afghan.
    Happy Blue Monday! ~ Sarah

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  5. momsthewordJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Very pretty and I love that shade of blue. As you said, it makes a great gift and they'll think of your graciousness when they bundle up!

    Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!

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  6. PieJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    It's beautiful.

    My Blue Monday.

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  7. JanJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Wonderful blue, a lot of work in it,
    but you must be very pleased with it.
    Happy Blue Monday,
    Jan

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  8. Custom ComfortsJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    How very pretty and what a gorgeous shade of blue. What lucky recipients to get your afghans.

    Cindy

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  9. bjJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    What a lovely afagan.
    Happy Blue Monday, bj

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  10. LarriJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Hey bloggy friend! Visiting from the blog hop. Love that afghan...if only I could knit. ;o)

    Happy Blue Monday! :o)

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  11. Cranberry MorningJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Oh my goodness, that is beautiful!! I hope when I get past knitting things like scarves, hats, and toys, I hope I will be ready to move on to this afghan!

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  12. KathyJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Love the shade of blue - beautiful pattern - inspiring!
    Kathy

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  13. LexiJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love cable knit AND this is no exception!

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  14. BethJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Stunning~! I can't imagine how long something like that would take me :-) It's beautiful!

    ~Beth

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  15. XmasDollyJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Visiting from FMBT already a following. Have a great day! Oh, and if you have time I’m in the top ten to win a block make-over! You can vote once a day until the 28th. I sure would appreciate it. Thank you so much! The button to click on is in my side bar. Thanks again!

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  16. Kelly~ Wave of Life Surf StudioJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    So pretty~ love that color!!

    http://waveoflifesurfstudio.blogspot.com/

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  17. Susan FreemanJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    So pretty! I wish I could do that!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  18. YonaJanuary 27, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Very nice! I wish I could make things like that. Very soon, I will attempt a baby quilt (yikes).

    Im a new Google Connect Friend following you from Buzz On By Thursday Blog Hop! Love if you'd follow me back.

    Yona Writes
    http://artpark78.com/blog1

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  19. UnknownJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Beutiful! THere is no way i would be able to do something like that! I am now following you from the hop. Please follow me back when you get a chance at http://mizzreviewlady-mommyreviews.blogspot.com/

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  20. Groovy Baby BlogJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Amazing Afghan, following you!
    Angela & Angelica
    http://Groovybabyblog.blogspot.com

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  21. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I am in awe of your talent. Thanks so much for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.

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  22. MelissaJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Beautiful :)

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  23. Olga PoltavaJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    What a beautiful work. An afghan like this one would make a wonderful gift.

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  24. PoochJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    So pretty and very warm too! It doesn't get better than that!

    :)

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  25. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJanuary 29, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love snuggling up with a thick afghan when it's cold. And I really like cable knits. Yours is lovely.

    Have a great weekend!

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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