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Free Knitting Pattern
Americana Afghan

Lion Brand® Homespun^® - Wool-Ease^®

Pattern #: khs-americanaAfghan

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size
52 inches x 64 inches

CORRECTIONS: None

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Show your patriotic spirit with this American flag afghan! Note: The crocheted version of this pattern is shown in the image.

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Color (A) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (B) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (C) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (D) Wool-Ease^® Click here for larger swatch

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

Homespun^®

Hepplewhite	Shaker	Colonial	Antique	Deco	Rococo	Edwardian	Tudor

Sierra	Regency	Williamsburg	Baroque	Ranch	Waterfall	Gothic	Prairie

Barrington	Nouveau	Windsor	Corinthian	Mediterranean	Delft	Quartz	Metropolis

Covered Bridge Red	Montana Sky	Florida Keys Green	Coral Gables	Boston Rose	Sunshine State	Black	Granite

Candy Apple	Harvest	Olive	Cobalt	Fawn	Barley	Fuchsia	Grape

Lemonade	Spring Green	Lavender Sachet	Blue Sky	Cotton Candy	Cream	Golden	Meadow

Fiesta	Russet	Plum	Apple Green	Chili	Saffron	Dusty Blue	Earth

Lagoon	Parfait	Ocean	Painted Desert	Wild Fire	Bourbon	Herb Garden	Mixed Berries

Pearls	Marble

Wool-Ease^®

Natural Heather	Fisherman	Ranch Red	Blush Heather	Blue Heather	Navy	Red Sprinkles	Denim

Blue Mist	Sienna	Seaspray	Chocolate Brown	Mink Brown	Cocoa	Fuchsia	Cranberry

Dark Rose Heather	Rose Heather	Purple	Grey Heather	Oxford Grey	Black	Pastel Yellow	Gold

Lemongrass	Sage	Avocado	Loden	Chestnut Heather	Forest Green Heather	Paprika	Violet

Denim Twist	Azalea Pink	Zinnia	Burgundy	Wood Print	Autumn Print	Pines Print	White/Multi

Wheat	Mushroom	White Frost

*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.

You can also buy materials separately

MATERIALS

QUANTITY

PRICE

ALT QTY

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790-307 Homespun® Yarn: Antique

4 balls

$23.96

Note: (A)

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790-309 Homespun® Yarn: Deco

3 balls

$17.97

Note: (B)

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790-302 Homespun® Yarn: Colonial

2 balls

$11.98

Note: (C)

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620-099 Wool-Ease® Yarn: Fisherman

1 ball

$3.49

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$3.59

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Lion Brand Size 10.5 [6.5 mm] 29-inch [75 cm] Circular Knitting Needles

$11.49

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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8

$2.45

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Additional Materials
LION BRAND Size H-8 (5 mm) hook

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Americana Afghan

Lion Brand^® Homespun^® - Wool-Ease^®

GAUGE:

12 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch (k every row).
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.

AFGHAN

First piece (Field for Stars) With C, cast on 96 sts. K 168 rows. Put on holder.

Second piece (top 7 stripes) Second piece (top 7 stripes) With A, cast on 96 sts.* K 24 rows. Change to B and k 24 rows. Continue to alternate 24 rows A, 24 rows B for 7 stripes, ending with A. Put sts on holder. Sew the first and second pieces together for top of flag. Put stitches back on needle and continue working 24 rows A, 24 rows B for 6 more stripes. Bind off.

STARS - Make 32
Ch 3, slip st to form ring.
Rnd 1 Ch 1, work 5 sc in ring, slip st to beg-ch.
Rnd 2 Ch 1, work 3 sc in each sc, slip st to beg-ch - 15 sc.
Rnd 3 *Sc in first sc, ch 5, slip st in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, skip 2 sc; rep from * around, end with slip st to first sc. Fasten off.

Position the stars on the field and sew them into place.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet	hdc = half double crochet
k = knit	rep = repeat(s)(ing)
sc = single crochet	st(s) = stitch(es)