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Additional Materials circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 29 in. (73.5 cm) long
Summer Stripes Baby Afghan
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
15 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) over Eyelet 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH
Eyelet Pattern (multiple of 4 + 3 sts)
Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2 and all WS Rows: Knit. Row 3: K2, *k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * across to last st, k1. Row 5: K4, *k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 7: Rep Row 3. Row 8: Knit.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Eyelet Pattern.
AFGHAN
Note: Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
With B, cast on 123 sts. Rows 1-8: With B, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to A. Rows 9-16: With A, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to E. Rows 17-32: With E, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern twice. Change to D. Rows 33-40: With D, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to C. Rows 41-48: With C, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to B. Rows 49-56: With B, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to A. Rows 57-72: With A, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern twice. Change to B. Rows 73-80: With B, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to C. Rows 81-88: With C, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to D. Rows 89-96: With D, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to E. Rows 97-112: With E, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern twice. Change to A. Rows 113-120: With A, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern. Change to B. Rows 121-128: With B, work Rows 1-8 of Eyelet Pattern.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Border (along cast on and bound off edges)
From RS, with C, pick up and knit 123 sts evenly spaced along cast on edge. Row 1 (WS): Knit. Row 2 (RS): K2, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 - 125 sts at the end of this row. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: K2, yo, k1, *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 5 times, yo, (k2tog) 3 times; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2 - 127 sts at the end of this row. Row 5: Knit. Change to D. Row 6: With D, k2, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 - 129 sts at the end of this row. Row 7: Purl. Row 8: K2, yo, k3, *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 5 times, yo, (k2tog) 3 times; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, yo, k2 - 131 sts at the end of this row. Row 9: Knit. Change to E. Row 10: With E, k2, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 - 133 sts at the end of this row.
Bind off as if to knit.
Work border along bound off edge in same way.
Border (side edges)
From RS, with C, pick up and knit 89 sts evenly spaced along one side edge. Row 1 (WS): Knit. Row 2 (RS): K2, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 - 91 sts at the end of this row. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: K2, yo, k1, *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 5 times, yo, (k2tog) 3 times; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2 - 93 sts at the end of this row. Row 5: Knit. Change to D. Row 6: With D, k2, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 - 95 sts at the end of this row. Row 7: Purl. Row 8: K2, yo, k3, *(k2tog) 3 times, (yo, k1) 5 times, yo, (k2tog) 3 times; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, yo, k2 - 97 sts at the end of this row. Row 9: Knit. Change to E. Row 10: With E, k2, yo, k to last 2 sts, yo, k2 - 99 sts at the end of this row.
Bind off as if to knit.
Work border along opposite side edge in same way.
Sew corner edges of borders together.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Summer Stripes Baby Afghan Reviewed by Linda on 2012-05-18
I LOVE this pattern! It works up quickly, easy to memorize, and a great stash buster. You can have fun with the colors and striping. I added several stripes to make it wider and may also add a bit to the length next time. The border is especially nice for setting off the blanket. I anticipate making this again and again!
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