Free Knitting Pattern: Homespun® Warm Up America Afghan

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Warm Up America Afghan
Lion Brand^® Homespun®
Pattern Number: khs-warmUpAmericaAfghan

Warm Up America! is an initiative from the Craft Yarn Council to create warm afghans for donation. Each afghan is made of individual squares that are then sewn together as shown in this pattern. This is a great project to do with a group of beginning knitters!

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size
49 inches x 63 inches

CORRECTIONS: None

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MATERIALS

QUANTITY

PRICE

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790-302 Homespun® Yarn: Colonial

4 balls

$23.96

Note: (A)

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790-374 Homespun® Yarn: Granite

3 balls

$17.97

Note: (B)

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790-311 Homespun® Yarn: Rococo

4 balls

$23.96

Note: (C)

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$4.95

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Color (A)
Homespun®
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Color (B)
Homespun®
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Color (C)
Homespun®
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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

Warm Up America Afghan
Lion Brand^® Homespun®

GAUGE:

Each Piece measures 7 inches x 9 inches (18 x 23 cm). 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 less 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.

PATTERN I (Garter St) - make 17 in A
Cast on 25 sts.
Knit every row until piece measures 9 inches. Bind off as to knit.

PATTERN II (Seed St) - make 16 in B
Cast on 25 sts.
Row 1 K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across
Rep Row 1 for Pattern II until piece measures 9 inches. Bind off in pattern.

PATTERN III (Irish Moss St) - make 16 in C
Cast on 25 sts.
Rows 1 and 4: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across.
Rows 2 and 3: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Pattern III until piece measures 9 inches. Bind off in pattern on Row 2 or 4.

FINISHING
Sew together invisibly as per assembly diagram:

ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

I	III	II	I	III	II	I
III	II	I	III	II	I	III
II	I	III	II	I	III	II
I	III	II	I	III	II	I
III	II	I	III	II	I	III
II	I	III	II	I	III	II
I	III	II	I	III	II	I

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
k = knit	p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing)	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.

*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.


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