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Free Knitting Pattern: Tumbling Blocks Afghan

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Pattern #: 80263AD

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SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZE: One Size
44 x 64 in. (112 x 162.5 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

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Nobody ever said blankets had to be boring! This gorgeous intarsia afghan is both warm and decorative.

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Circular knitting needle size 8 (5 mm), 40 in. (101.5 cm) long

Tumbling Blocks Afghan

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GAUGE:

16 sts + 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (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.

NOTES:

1. When changing colors, twist yarns on WS to prevent holes.
2. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth as if working on straight needles.
3. Work Chart from right to left on RS rows, from left to right on WS rows.

AFGHAN
With A, cast on 160 sts.
Chart Row 1 (RS): Working back and forth on circular needle, knit, following Chart Row 1 from right to left and repeating 80 sts of Chart twice.
Chart Row 2 (WS): Purl, following Chart Row 2 from left to right and repeating 80 sts of Chart twice.

Working in St st (k on RS, p on WS) continue chart as established to Row 92. Rep Rows 1-92 twice more, then rep Rows 1-46 once more. Do not bind off.

BORDER
Color Sequence for Border
1 row A, 4 rows D, 2 rows A, 4 rows F, 2 rows D, 4 rows A.
Top Border
With A, k 1 row.
*Work in Garter st (k every row), following Color Sequence and increasing 1 st at beg of every row. When Color Sequence has been completed, bind off.**
Lower Border
With RS facing and A, pick up and k 160 sts across lower edge of Afghan. Rep from * to ** of Top Border.
Side Borders
With RS facing and A, pick up and k 242 sts along one side edge. Rep from * to ** of Top Border. Rep across opposite edge.

FINISHING
Seam mitered corners of Borders. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	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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4.3 (based on 11 reviews)

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Tumbling Blocks Afghan Reviewed by joanne on 2012-08-06
Made this as a baby blanket, and the mom loved the finished afghan. Mom's favourite colour is purple, so I made sure to incorporate it into the crocheted edge. Used wooden clothes pins as bobbins, with good success. Avoided weaving in the loose ends on the back, by backing the afghan with flannel, and "quilting" with black floss by tying knots in each of the black squares.

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Free Knitting Pattern: Tumbling Blocks Afghan

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®

Pattern #: 80263AD

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Tumbling Blocks Afghan

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®

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