Editor's Note: This throw is made in panels. While it is possible to knit it all in one piece with a long circular needle, this method requires a large number of stitches and can be difficult to work with.
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Sutter's Mill Throw
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
8 sts = 4 in. [10 cm] over 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
CABLE STITCH EXPLANATIONS
6/6 RC (right cross of 6 sts over 6 sts) Slip next 6 sts to a cable needle and leave at the back of your work, k 6 sts from your left needle, then k the 6 sts from cable needle.
6/6 LC (left cross of 6 sts over 6 sts) Slip next 6 sts to a cable needle and leave at the front of your work, k 6 sts from your left needle, then k the 6 sts from cable needle.
THROW
Right Cross Panel (make 3) Cast on 24 sts. Knit 2 rows.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, and 17 (RS): K 2, p 4, k 12, p 4, k 2.
Row 2 and all WS Rows: K 6, p 12, k 6.
Row 13: K 2, p 4, 6/6 RC, p 4, k 2.
Row 18: K 6, p 12, k 6.
Repeat Rows [1-18] 7 more times. Then repeat Rows 1-7 once. Knit 2 rows. Bind off.
Left Cross Panel (make 2) Cast on 24 sts. Knit two rows.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, and 17 (RS): K 2, p 4, k 12, p 4, k 2.
Row 2 and all WS Rows: K 6, p 12, k 6.
Row 13: K 2, p 4, 6/6 LC, p 4, k 2.
Row 18: K 6, p 12, k 6.
Repeat Rows [1-18] 7 more times. Then repeat Rows 1-7 once. Knit 2 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING Sew long edges of 5 panels together alternating Right and Left Cross Panels.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Sutter's Mill Throw Reviewed by Cheryl Moore on 2011-03-20
I just finished this afghan. It is a great pattern. I also knit it as one piece on a long circular needle. I never seem to get things finished when I have to join panels. I made mine longer too. It was going to be too short for me otherwise. I think this pattern is a great one for someone to learn how to do a cable pattern. I can't wait to snuggle down under my afghan with a good book.
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