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.
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.
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
You can also buy materials separately
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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.
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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!
