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Home : Patterns : Warm Clouds Preemie / Newborn Afghan
 

Free Knitting Pattern
Warm Clouds Preemie / Newborn Afghan

Lion Brand® Jiffy® - TiffanyTM
Pattern #: BK4K-0604001
This is a thick, warm and incredibly soft afghan in a simple basketweave pattern. Made from acrylic and nylon, contains no harsh animal fibers to irritate tender skin. Fully washable, it gets softer with time.

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

SIZE: Preemie, Preemie-to-Newborn, Newborn
18 (24, 30) inches [46 (61, 76) cm] square
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Perfect over baby on chilly days and wonderful on warmer ones as a seat or crib liner -- ensures air circulation under delicate skin.
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Color (A)
Jiffy®

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Color (B)
TiffanyTM

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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
Jiffy®
Oat Fisherman White Light Pink Pastel Blue Baby Blue Denim Navy
Heather Blue True Red Chili Taupe Mist Caffe Camel Apple Green Paprika
Avocado Rust Blush Grape Pearl Grey Slate Charcoal Mist Black
Silver Heather Pastel Yellow Lemon Dark Grey Heather Grass Green Country Green Gold Wine
Violet Dusty Pink San Diego El Paso Salem Daytona Coral Gables Kitty Hawk
Denim Spray Rose Spray Purple Spray Camel Spray
TiffanyTM
Light Pink Light Blue Red Camel Charcoal Black
*Jiffy, Article #450 is a light bulky weight yarn, 100% acrylic, that comes in 2.5 oz./70g (115 yd/103m) balls for multi-colors & Heather Blue or 3 oz./85g (135 yd/123m) balls for all other colors

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MATERIALS
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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  450-330 Jiffy Yarn: Salem   balls $ 6.38 (3, 4) 
Note: (A)
•  260-098 Tiffany Yarn: Cream   balls $ 21.96 (6, 8) 
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Note: (B)
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9 mm]   $ 5.95  
 
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Warm Clouds Preemie / Newborn Afghan

Lion Brand® Jiffy® - TiffanyTM

GAUGE:

10 sts x 16 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in pattern. 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.

NOTES:

Afghan is worked with one strand of (A) and two strands of (B)held together throughout

AFGHAN
Cast on 48 (64, 80) sts
Rows 1-4 K
Rows 5-8 K4, *P2, K2; repeat from * to end
Rows 9-12 K2, P2 until 2 stitches remain; K2

Repeat rows 5-12 7 (9, 12) times. Piece will measure approximately 17 (23, 29) inches [43 (58.5, 73.5) cm]
Next 4 Rows Knit. Bind off all stitches, weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 together rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together
WS = wrong side  


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Pattern Average Rating: ***** (based on 2 reviews)
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Warm Clouds Preemie / Newborn Afghan Reviewed by Roslyn Curry on 2008-07-01 *****
This is a wonderful pattern. I've made several of these afghans for baby shower gifts. I've even adapted it, using 2 strands of worsted weight yarn for a throw for my daughter's couch. I love it!
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