Fragrant Afghan
Knit
# 800178
L e i s u r e A r t s L i b r a r y. c o m
Fragrant Afghan Approx. Size: 45" x 60"
Design by Anita Lewis
Originally published in Leaflet 3137, Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans ©2007 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
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FRAGRANT
Row 16: K7, P4, (K4, P4) across to last 7 sts, K7.
Finished Size: 45" x 60"
Repeat Rows 6-17 for pattern until Afghan measures approximately 58" from cast on edge, ending by working Row 16.
Row 17: Knit across.
MATERIALS Worsted Weight Yarn: 33 ounces, (940 grams, 2,075 yards) 29" Circular knitting needles, size 17 (12.75 mm) or size needed for gauge Note: Afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn together.
Last 6 Rows: Knit across. Bind off all sts.
RIGHT TWIST A RIGHT TWIST (abbreviated RT) RIGHT TWIS (uses 2 sts) Knit second stitch on left needle (Fig. 1a) making sure not to drop off, then purl the first stitch (Fig. 1b) letting both stitches drop off left needle together.
GAUGE: In Stockinette Stitch, 9 sts and 12 rows = 4"
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
STITCH GUIDE RIGHT TWIST (abbreviated RT) (uses 2 sts) Knit second stitch on left needle making sure not to drop off, then purl the first stitch letting both stitches drop off left needle together (Figs. 1a & b). LEFT TWIST (abbreviated LT) (uses 2 sts) Working behind first stitch on left needle, purl into the back of second stitch making sure not to drop off, then knit the first stitch letting both stitches drop off left needle together (Figs. 2a & b).
LEFT TWIST-B
LEFT (abbreviated LT) (uses 2 sts) LEFTTWIST TWIST-A
Cast on 98 sts.
Working behind first stitch on left needle, purl into the back of second stitch (Fig. 2a) making sure not to drop off, then knit the first stitch (Fig. 2b) letting both stitches drop off left needle together.
Rows 1-5: Knit across.
Fig. 2a
AFGHAN
Fig. 2b
Row 6: K5, P1, K2, (P2, K2) across to last 6 sts, P1, K5. Row 7 (Right side): K6, P1, RT, LT, P1, (K2, P1, RT, LT, P1) across to last 6 sts, K6. Row 8: K5, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, (P2, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1) across to last 6 sts, P1, K5. Row 9: K6, RT, P2, LT, (K2, RT, P2, LT) across to last 6 sts, K6. Row 10: K5, P2, K4, (P4, K4) across to last 7 sts, P2, K5. Row 11: Knit across. Row 12: K5, P1, K2, (P2, K2) across to last 6 sts, P1, K5. Row 13: K5, (LT, P1, K2, P1, RT) across to last 5 sts, K5. Row 14: K6, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, (K2, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1) across to last 6 sts, K6. Row 15: K5, P1, LT, K2, RT, (P2, LT, K2, RT) across to last 6 sts, P1, K5. LeisureArtsLibrary.com • #800178
We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. ©2007 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 5701 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission.
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# 800178
L e i s u r e A r t s L i b r a r y. c o m
Fragrant Afghan Approx. Size: 45" x 60"
Design by Anita Lewis
Originally published in Leaflet 3137, Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans ©2007 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
Sign up for the FREE Leisure Arts E-newsletter at www.leisurearts.com to receive free projects, book reviews, handy tips, and more Inspiration!
FRAGRANT
Row 16: K7, P4, (K4, P4) across to last 7 sts, K7.
Finished Size: 45" x 60"
Repeat Rows 6-17 for pattern until Afghan measures approximately 58" from cast on edge, ending by working Row 16.
Row 17: Knit across.
MATERIALS Worsted Weight Yarn: 33 ounces, (940 grams, 2,075 yards) 29" Circular knitting needles, size 17 (12.75 mm) or size needed for gauge Note: Afghan is worked holding two strands of yarn together.
Last 6 Rows: Knit across. Bind off all sts.
RIGHT TWIST A RIGHT TWIST (abbreviated RT) RIGHT TWIS (uses 2 sts) Knit second stitch on left needle (Fig. 1a) making sure not to drop off, then purl the first stitch (Fig. 1b) letting both stitches drop off left needle together.
GAUGE: In Stockinette Stitch, 9 sts and 12 rows = 4"
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
STITCH GUIDE RIGHT TWIST (abbreviated RT) (uses 2 sts) Knit second stitch on left needle making sure not to drop off, then purl the first stitch letting both stitches drop off left needle together (Figs. 1a & b). LEFT TWIST (abbreviated LT) (uses 2 sts) Working behind first stitch on left needle, purl into the back of second stitch making sure not to drop off, then knit the first stitch letting both stitches drop off left needle together (Figs. 2a & b).
LEFT TWIST-B
LEFT (abbreviated LT) (uses 2 sts) LEFTTWIST TWIST-A
Cast on 98 sts.
Working behind first stitch on left needle, purl into the back of second stitch (Fig. 2a) making sure not to drop off, then knit the first stitch (Fig. 2b) letting both stitches drop off left needle together.
Rows 1-5: Knit across.
Fig. 2a
AFGHAN
Fig. 2b
Row 6: K5, P1, K2, (P2, K2) across to last 6 sts, P1, K5. Row 7 (Right side): K6, P1, RT, LT, P1, (K2, P1, RT, LT, P1) across to last 6 sts, K6. Row 8: K5, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, (P2, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1) across to last 6 sts, P1, K5. Row 9: K6, RT, P2, LT, (K2, RT, P2, LT) across to last 6 sts, K6. Row 10: K5, P2, K4, (P4, K4) across to last 7 sts, P2, K5. Row 11: Knit across. Row 12: K5, P1, K2, (P2, K2) across to last 6 sts, P1, K5. Row 13: K5, (LT, P1, K2, P1, RT) across to last 5 sts, K5. Row 14: K6, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, (K2, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1) across to last 6 sts, K6. Row 15: K5, P1, LT, K2, RT, (P2, LT, K2, RT) across to last 6 sts, P1, K5. LeisureArtsLibrary.com • #800178
We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work. ©2007 by Leisure Arts, Inc., 5701 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223. All rights reserved. This digital publication is protected under federal copyright laws. Reproduction or distribution of this digital publication or any other Leisure Arts publication, including publications which are out of print, is prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, or e-mail transmission.
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