Patchwork Baby Afghan
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Patchwork Baby Afghan
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Design by John Feddersen, Jr.
Approx. Size: 37" x 45"
Originally published in Leaflet 3219, Our Best Knit Baby Afghans ©2007 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
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YARN OVER
After a knit stitch, before a knit stitch Bring the yarn forward between the needles, then back over the top of the right hand needle, so that it is now in position to knit the next stitch (Fig. 1a).
Fig. 1a
DECREASES
KNIT 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated K2 tog) Insert the right needle into the front of the first two stitches on the left needle as if to knit (Fig. 2), then knit them together.
YARN OVER after a purl st, before a purl st
After a purl stitch, before a purl stitch Take yarn over the right hand needle to the back, then forward under it, so that it is now in position to purl the next stitch (Fig. 1b).
Fig. 2
Fig. 1b
YARN OVER PURL 2 TOGETHER after a knit st, before a purl st
After a knit stitch, before a purl stitch Bring yarn forward between the needles, then back over the top of the right hand needle and forward between the needles again, so that it is now in position to purl the next stitch (Fig. 1c).
PURL 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated P2 tog) Insert the right needle into the front of the first two stitches on the left needle as if to purl (Fig. 3), then purl them together.
Fig. 1c
YARN OVER after a purl st, before a knit st
After a purl stitch, before a knit stitch Take yarn over right hand needle to the back, so that it is now in position to knit the next stitch (Fig. 1d).
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Fig. 3
Fig. 1d
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Patchwork Baby Afghan
Row 8: K4, P 12, H (YO, P2 tog) 6 times, P 12; repeat from H 3 times more, K4.
Finished Size: 37" x 45"
Rows 9-22: Repeat Rows 7 and 8, 7 times.
MATERIALS Worsted Weight Yarn: 16 ounces, (450 grams, 1,040 yards) 29” Circular knitting needle, size 11 (8.00 mm) or size needed for gauge Markers Yarn needle GAUGE: In Stockinette Stitch, 14 sts and 18 rows = 4"
Row 23: K4, (YO, K2 tog) 6 times, H K 12, (YO, K2 tog) 6 times; repeat from H 3 times more, K4. Row 24: K4, (YO, P2 tog) 6 times, H P 12, (YO, P2 tog) 6 times; repeat from H 3 times more, K4. Rows 25-38: Repeat Rows 23 and 24, 7 times. Repeat Rows 7‑38 for pattern until Afghan measures approximately 44" from cast on edge, ending by working Row 38. Last 6 Rows: Knit across. Bind off all sts in knit.
See Yarn Overs and Decreases before beginning.
FINISHING
Cast on 116 sts. Rows 1-6: Knit across. Row 7 (Right side): K4, place marker, K 12, place marker, H (YO, K2 tog) 6 times, place marker, K 12, place marker; repeat from H 3 times more, K4.
Thread yarn needle with two 10" lengths of yarn. With right side of Afghan facing, insert needle around center st of each solid square and draw yarn through. Tie knot and trim ends to desired length.
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L e i s u r e A r t s L i b r a r y. c o m
Patchwork Baby Afghan
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Design by John Feddersen, Jr.
Approx. Size: 37" x 45"
Originally published in Leaflet 3219, Our Best Knit Baby Afghans ©2007 by Leisure Arts, Inc.
# 800176
YARN OVER
After a knit stitch, before a knit stitch Bring the yarn forward between the needles, then back over the top of the right hand needle, so that it is now in position to knit the next stitch (Fig. 1a).
Fig. 1a
DECREASES
KNIT 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated K2 tog) Insert the right needle into the front of the first two stitches on the left needle as if to knit (Fig. 2), then knit them together.
YARN OVER after a purl st, before a purl st
After a purl stitch, before a purl stitch Take yarn over the right hand needle to the back, then forward under it, so that it is now in position to purl the next stitch (Fig. 1b).
Fig. 2
Fig. 1b
YARN OVER PURL 2 TOGETHER after a knit st, before a purl st
After a knit stitch, before a purl stitch Bring yarn forward between the needles, then back over the top of the right hand needle and forward between the needles again, so that it is now in position to purl the next stitch (Fig. 1c).
PURL 2 TOGETHER (abbreviated P2 tog) Insert the right needle into the front of the first two stitches on the left needle as if to purl (Fig. 3), then purl them together.
Fig. 1c
YARN OVER after a purl st, before a knit st
After a purl stitch, before a knit stitch Take yarn over right hand needle to the back, so that it is now in position to knit the next stitch (Fig. 1d).
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Fig. 3
Fig. 1d
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Patchwork Baby Afghan
Row 8: K4, P 12, H (YO, P2 tog) 6 times, P 12; repeat from H 3 times more, K4.
Finished Size: 37" x 45"
Rows 9-22: Repeat Rows 7 and 8, 7 times.
MATERIALS Worsted Weight Yarn: 16 ounces, (450 grams, 1,040 yards) 29” Circular knitting needle, size 11 (8.00 mm) or size needed for gauge Markers Yarn needle GAUGE: In Stockinette Stitch, 14 sts and 18 rows = 4"
Row 23: K4, (YO, K2 tog) 6 times, H K 12, (YO, K2 tog) 6 times; repeat from H 3 times more, K4. Row 24: K4, (YO, P2 tog) 6 times, H P 12, (YO, P2 tog) 6 times; repeat from H 3 times more, K4. Rows 25-38: Repeat Rows 23 and 24, 7 times. Repeat Rows 7‑38 for pattern until Afghan measures approximately 44" from cast on edge, ending by working Row 38. Last 6 Rows: Knit across. Bind off all sts in knit.
See Yarn Overs and Decreases before beginning.
FINISHING
Cast on 116 sts. Rows 1-6: Knit across. Row 7 (Right side): K4, place marker, K 12, place marker, H (YO, K2 tog) 6 times, place marker, K 12, place marker; repeat from H 3 times more, K4.
Thread yarn needle with two 10" lengths of yarn. With right side of Afghan facing, insert needle around center st of each solid square and draw yarn through. Tie knot and trim ends to desired length.
©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. 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. LeisureArtsLibrary.com • #800176
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