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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 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
Pearls Marble
*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.

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MATERIALS
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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  790-389 Homespun Yarn: Spring Green   ball $ 5.99  
•  790-390 Homespun Yarn: Lavender Sachet   ball $ 5.99  
•  790-329 Homespun Yarn: Waterfall   ball $ 5.99  
•  790-315 Homespun Yarn: Tudor   ball $ 5.99  
Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 50 [25 mm] ('Speed Stix')   $ 11.99  
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 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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Ratings and Reviews
Pattern Average Rating: **** (based on 13 reviews)
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4-Hour Bias Baby Afghan Reviewed by KANDI BROOKS on 2009-10-17 *****
When I started this project I had on hand a set of size 35 needles and 2 skeins of white, 1 pink, and 1 yellow/white variegated all in my "stash" and I believe discontinued now.
So that's what I used, I had enough yarn left over to make a little hat, and booties.
The blanket measured 42" by 42" as I always knit loosely.
The blanket in heavy and warm. 4 hours is about right for this project. This is a great baby shower gift! By the way, I chose not to make the tassels.
The photos below are right after finishing and before blocking.
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