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Felted Afghan
Lion Brand® Lion® Wool
Pattern Number: 60663
A fun-to-make drop stitch makes felt fabulously flexible but doesn't compromise its wonderful warmth.
Afghan is knit one panel at a time and then joined and felted.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size
About 40 x 43 in. [101.5 x 109 cm] after felting
PUBLISHED IN: Lion Brand Yarn Catalog - 2006 W
CORRECTIONS: None
MATERIALS
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Note: (A)
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Note: (B)
Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
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GAUGE:
16 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS) before felting. 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.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
Afghan is knit in St st.
After knitting, stitches are dropped to create decorative strands and the afghan is felted.
INSTRUCTIONS
AFGHAN STRIP With A, cast on 27 sts.
Set-up Row: *K 3, bind off 3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k 3.
Next Row: *P 3, cast on 3; rep from * to last 3 sts, p 3.
Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until one ball of A is nearly used up.
Drop-Stitch Row: *K 3, drop 3 sts from left needle, cast 3 sts onto right needle; rep from * to last 3 sts, k 3.
Bind off.
Make 2 more strips using A.
Make 4 strips with B, working to same length as A strips.
FINISHING
Pull dropped stitches open all the way back to cast-on edge.
Alternating A and B strips, sew strips together.
Weave in ends.
FELTING
Wash in top-loading machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate.
Remove Afghan from washer after water has drained, but before spin cycle begins.
Lay Afghan on a flat surface and pin into shape.
Allow to dry.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
k = knit
p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
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