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Free Knitting Pattern
First-Cable Afghan
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Lion Brand® Homespun®
Pattern #: 20148 |
| This afghan is knit in three portable panels and it is a super-easy way to master the cable stitch. It is knit with two strands of yarn so you’ll be done in no time. |
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SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
40 inches x 54 inches without fringe
CORRECTIONS: None
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790-346 Homespun® Yarn: Bella Vista DISCONTINUED
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8 balls |
$47.92 |
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Lion Brand Cable Needles (Set of 2) |
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$2.49 |
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Lion Brand Size 15 [10 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Knitting Needles |
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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) |
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| • | Additional Materials
Crochet hook for fringing
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First-Cable Afghan
Lion Brand® Homespun®
GAUGE: 8 sts + 12 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with yarn doubled. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION: Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 + 1)
Row 1 *K 1, p 1; repeat from *, end k 1. Repeat Row 1 for pattern.
8 Stitch Cable (multiple of 8)
Rows 1, 3, 7, 9 and 11 (RS) K 8.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 P 8.
Row 5 Slip 4 sts to cable needle, hold to back, k 4, k 4 from cable needle.
Repeat Rows 1-12 for pattern.
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NOTES: Yarn is used doubled throughout. This afghan is knit in 3 panels.
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PANEL (Make 3)
With 2 strands of yarn held together, cast on 27 sts.
Row 1 (RS) Work 3 sts in Seed st, 8 st Cable pattern, 5 sts in Seed st, 8 st Cable pattern, 3
sts in Seed st. Work even in pattern until panel measures 54" from beginning or desired length.
End with Row 4 of 8 st Cable pattern. Bind off loosely in pattern.
FINISHING
Sew panels together. Weave in ends. Cut 8" lengths for fringe. Use 5 strands for each
fringe and attach close together (approximately 60 fringe sets per side).
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Learn to Knit instructions: http://learnToKnit.LionBrand.com
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Ratings and Reviews
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| First-Cable Afghan Reviewed by Cindy on 2008-03-28 |
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This was a quick knit and an easy afghan to do, the end result was beautiful and cozy.
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