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Home : Patterns : 4-Hour Bias Baby Afghan
 

Free Knitting Pattern
4-Hour Bias Baby Afghan

Lion Brand® Homespun®
Pattern #: 50561-2

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
About 30 inches x 36 inches [76 x 91.5 cm].

CORRECTIONS: (applied Dec 21, 2005)


Row 7 (RS) K1, yo, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k3tog, yo, k1.

Repeat rows 7-8 until 7 sts remain.
Next row Sk2p, k1, k3tog - 3 sts.
Next row Purl.

Bind off.


The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
 
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Made with the new 'Speed Stix' size 50 needles, this blanket knits up in only hours!
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Color (A)
Homespun®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 790-389: Homespun® Yarn: Spring Green
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Color (B)
Homespun®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 790-390: Homespun® Yarn: Lavender Sachet
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Color (C)
Homespun®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 790-329: Homespun® Yarn: Waterfall
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Color (D)
Homespun®

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 790-315: Homespun® Yarn: Tudor
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To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below
Homespun®
Hepplewhite Shaker Colonial Antique Deco Rococo Edwardian Tudor
Sierra Regency Williamsburg Baroque Ranch Waterfall Gothic Prairie
Barrington Nouveau Windsor Corinthian Mediterranean Honolulu DISCONTINUED Delft Quartz
Metropolis Covered Bridge Red Montana Sky Florida Keys Green Coral Gables Boston Rose Sunshine State Black
Granite Candy Apple Harvest Olive Cobalt Fawn Barley Fuchsia
Grape Lemonade Spring Green Lavender Sachet Blue Sky Cotton Candy Cream Golden
Meadow Fiesta Russet Plum Apple Green Chili Saffron Dusty Blue
Earth Lagoon Parfait Ocean Painted Desert Wild Fire Bourbon Herb Garden
Mixed Berries
*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.

You can also buy materials separately
 
MATERIALS QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  790-389 Homespun® Yarn: Spring Green 1 ball $5.99  
•  790-390 Homespun® Yarn: Lavender Sachet 1 ball $5.99  
•  790-329 Homespun® Yarn: Waterfall 1 ball $5.99  
•  790-315 Homespun® Yarn: Tudor 1 ball $5.99  
Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 50 [25 mm] ('Speed Stix') 1 $11.99  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 1 $3.59  
Additional Materials
6-inch [17.25 cm] square of cardboard
 
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4-Hour Bias Baby Afghan

Lion Brand® Homespun®

GAUGE:

4 sts + 4 rows = 4 inches [10cm] in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS) using 4 strands of yarn held together. 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 fewer 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:

sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over—2 sts decreased.

NOTES:

An easy afghan knit on the diagonal from corner to corner. Four strands of yarn are held together throughout. Due to the nature of the fabric, gauge may vary throughout the knitting

Editor’s Note: When creating fringe using Homespun please note that because of the texture of the yarn the fringe will fray when cut. If you prefer a non-frayed look you can knot the ends, knit or crochet a loop fringe, or use hairspray or fray check.


AFGHAN
With one strand of each color held together (4 strands), cast on 3 sts.
Rows 1 and 2 Inc in first st, k to end of row – 5 sts after row 2.
Row 3 (RS) K1, yo, k to last st, yo, k1.
Row 4 K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat rows 3-4 until diagonal edge measures about 30” [76 cm] – 43 sts.
Row 5 (RS) K1, yo, sk2p, k to last st, yo, k1.
Row 6 K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat rows 5-6 until longer diagonal edge measures about 36” [91.5 cm].
Row 7 (RS) K1, yo, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k3tog, yo, k1.
Row 8 K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat rows 7-8 until 7 sts remain.
Next row Sk2p, k1, k3tog - 3 sts.
Next row Purl.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Tassels (make 4)
Holding all four yarns together, wrap yarn around 6” [15.25] cardboard 17 times. Cut a 10” [25.5 cm] length of any of the yarns and thread doubled onto large-eyed blunt needle. Insert needle under all strands at one edge of cardboard. Pull tightly and knot securely near strands. Cut yarn loops at opposite edge of cardboard. Cut an 8” [20.5 cm] length of yarn and wrap tightly around loops 1 1/2" [4 cm] below top knot to form Tassel neck. Knot securely; thread ends into needle and weave ends to center of Tassel. Trim Tassel ends evenly. Sew one tassel to each corner of afghan.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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k = knit p = purl
st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together
WS = wrong side yo = yarn over


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Pattern Average Rating: **** (based on 12 reviews)
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4-Hour Bias Baby Afghan Reviewed by edie urso on 2008-11-16 *****
I have made 2 of these blankets and have always had to buy more yarn...made for an expensive blanket. Pretty but expensive. It is very heavy and warm.

Edie
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