Needlework: Cable Knit Afghan

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With about 48 ounces of worsted weight yarn, cast on 230 stitches using size 10 1/2 circular needles Work a seed stitch for four 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 eighth row, continue the same until desired length is reached, ending with four rows of seed stitch. This afghan is 46" x 55".  

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

Needlework: Knitted Afghan & Pillow

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This afghan was made using another ombre yarn, "Scuba",  from Red Heart 

and the Basketweave pattern below.  

The matching pillow is made

using a pillow insert from 

JoAnn Fabrics Fairfield 12"x 16".  

Stitch Explanation:

Seed Stitch (over an even number of sts)

Row 1: *Ki 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 Jumbo skeins of 10 oz. yarn each

BASKETWEAVE 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 or for desired length of afghan

Work Seed st for 8 rows.

Bind off. 

Finished size approximately 36" x 60"

For the Pillow: 

Cast on 70 stitches using size 7 needles

K10, P10 across for 10 rows

P10, K10 across for 10 rows

Repeat until yarn is finished - about 12.5 sections of  10 rows. Size will be

determined by how much yarn is left over from the afghan.  

Fold in half lengthwise and stitch or single crochet edges leaving one end open

to insert pillow form.

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. 

Needlework: Knit Basketweave Afghan

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This is a relatively easy pattern which looks impressive when completed. This was made with Red Heart Jumbo yarn in "Anthracite" 

which produces the color variation.

Stitch Explanation: 

Seed Stitch (over an even number of sts)

Row 1: *Ki 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 Jumbo skeins of 10 oz. yarn each

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 or for desired length of afghan

Work Seed st for 8 rows.

Bind off. 

Finished size approximately 36" x 64"

Needlework: Gray & White Cable Afghan

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Again, I did a cable row every 8 rows using Lion Brand "Cookies & Cream" 100% acrylic yarn.  This variegated yarn provides an entirely different look. 

The pattern book containing these directions 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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Needlework: Navy and White Knitted Afghan

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Another version of the Patriotic Afghan.  
This time I did a cable row every 8 rows and randomly alternated colors.
The pattern book containing these directions 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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Needlework: Patriotic Cable Afghan

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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.

For this particular afghan I used "Caron One Pound" yarn in red, white and blue and used all 16 ozs. of each color.  The finished afghan is approximately 54"x 65".

The pattern book containing these directions 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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Needlework: Flower Afghan

I made a couple of these afghans years ago and love the finished product.  I came across the pattern recently in  Red Heart's  Afghans & Crochet Classics available on Amazon.com.  It is called "Grand Gardenias" and can be found on page 72.  The finished size is 47"x62" and each square measures
 7 1/2".  Because it is worked in squares, it is a nice project to take along when you are out and about.  

After locating this afghan tucked away in the linen closet, I offered it to my daughter as this is the accent color in her family room.  And she snapped it up. I was happy to see it get a second life in my daughter's home!
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Needlework: Crocheted Afghan

This afghan measures 48" x 54" when completed and uses 4 ply worsted weight yarn and size G crochet hook. It is worked in six strips and then these are stitched together along the long edges. It is a good project for taking along with you since the strips are not cumbersome to transport. The pattern, "Park Avenue", can be found in "Red Heart Afghans and Crochet Classics" on amazon.com and is considered "easy" and supposedly their "most requested pattern of all time".
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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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Needlework: Knitted Cable Afghan in "Bone"

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 containing these directions 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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