Needlework: Knit Basketweave Afghan

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KNIT BASKETWEAVE AFGHAN

Stitch Explanation: 

Seed Stitch (over an even number of sts)

Row 1: *K1 P1; rep from * across

Row 2: P the knit sts. and K the purl sts.

Rep Rows 1 & 2 for Seed st. 

Circular Knitting Needles: Size 10

Approximately 6 skeins of 4.5 oz yarn or 3 skeins of Jumbo 10 oz yarn 

                      or 2 skeins of Jumbo 14 oz yarn

AFGHAN:

With one strand of yarn cast on 140 stitches

Working back and forth in rows, work in Seed st for 8 rows.

Next 10 Rows: Work in Seed st over first 6 sts. *K8,P8; rep from * to last 6 sts. work in Seed st over last 6 sts.

Next 10 Rows: Work in Seed st over first 6 sts. *P8, K8; rep from * to last 6 sts. work in Seed st over last 6 sts.

Rep last 20 rows 6 more times for a baby blanket or continue for desired length of afghan.

This afghan is approximately 18 sets of 20 rows and measures 36" x 60".

Work Seed st for 8 rows for border.

Bind off.