Free Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Wool-Ease Flower Power Afghan Pattern Number: 60633AD Flower Power Afghan
Free Knitting Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Wool-Ease Flower Power Afghan Pattern Number: 60633AD SKILL LEVEL: Experienced SIZE: One Size 48 x 60 in. (122 x 152.5 cm) CORRECTIONS: None as of May 8, 2012. To check for later updates, click here. MATERIALS 620-138 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Cranberry 9 Balls (MC) 620-171 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Gold 3 Balls (A) 620-102 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Ranch Red 3 Balls (B) 620-195 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Azalea Pink 3 Balls (C) 620-188 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Paprika 3 Balls (D) 620-174 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Avocado 2 Balls (E) 620-180 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Forest Green Heather 2 Balls (F) 620-177 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Loden 2 Balls (G) Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 29 in. (74 cm) GAUGE: 16 sts + 20 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (k on RS, p on WS). 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: NOTES: Seed Stitch Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: P the knit sts and k the purl sts. Rep Row 2 for Seed Stitch. 1) Due to the large number of sts, Afghan is worked back and forth on circular needle. 2) Afghan is knit using Intarsia method, using a separate ball of yarn for each color. Smaller sections can be worked in duplicate stitch after knitting is complete.
AFGHAN With MC, cast on 191 sts. Working back and forth in St st on circular needle, (work chart for 284 rows, using a separate strand of yarn for each section of color and bringing new color up from under previous color to prevent holes (Intarsia method). Top Edging With MC, k across all sts. Work 10 rows in Seed Stitch. Bind off. Lower Edging From RS with MC, pick up and k 191 sts across lower edge. Work 10 rows in Seed Stitch. Bind off. Side Edging With MC, pick up and k 247 sts along side edge (including top and lower edgings). Work 10 rows in Seed Stitch. Bind off. Repeat for other side edge. FINISHING With B and G, work smaller flowers in duplicate stitch following chart, placed randomly as desired. With D, work French knots in center of flowers. With G, work straight stitches between flowers for stems. Weave in ends.
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beg = begin(s)(ning) dc = double crochet p = purl rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet St st = Stockinette stitch WS = wrong side ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration ch(s) = chain(s) k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side sl = slip st(s) = stitch(es) Learn to knit instructions:http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes. *Wool-Ease (Article #620). Solid, Heather, Twist: 80% acrylic, 20% wool Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 86% acrylic, 10% wool, 4% rayon Glitter/Multi-colors: 78% acrylic, 19% wool, 3% polyester Frosts: 70% acrylic, 20% wool, 10% polyamide Prints: 80% acrylic, 20% wool ; package size: Solid, Heather, Twist: 3 oz/85g; 197 yd/180m balls Sprinkles, Wheat, Mushroom, Rainbow Mist: 3 oz/85g; 197 yd/180m balls Glitter/Multi-colors: 2.5 oz./70g; 162 yd/146m balls Frosts: 2.5 oz./70g; 162 yd/146m balls Prints: 2.5 oz/70g; 162 yd/146m balls We want your project to be a success! If you need help with this or any other Lion Brand pattern, e-mail support is available 7 days per week. Just click here to explain your problem and someone will help you! For thousands of free patterns, visit our website www.lionbrand.com To order visit our website www.lionbrand.com or call: (800) 258-YARN (9276) any time! Copyright 1998-2011 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved. No pattern or other material may be reproduced -- mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying -- without written permission of Lion Brand Yarn Company.