Striped Afghan Knitting Pattern
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What a sweet summer afghan pattern in the Coats and Clark’s Book No. 268, titled Afghans For All Occasions. Great for lounging in a beach chair near the lake or pool.
This striped afghan measures 42 x 60 inches. The colors are gorgeous, Turquoise, Mint Julep and Eggshell, perfect for summer.
The Red Heart Worsted Hand Knitting Yarn is a 4 ply Acrylic that is machine washable and dryable. These vintage skeins weighed 3.5 ounces each.
The Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo skeins weigh a lot more than 3.5 ounces, in fact they weigh 14 ounces. You’d need two for a total of 28 ounces of the dark turquoise color. The Mint Julep only requires 7 and Eggshell 3 ounces.
Circular Needles
It’s made with 36″ long, Size No. 10 Circular Needles. You’ll need a Size I crochet hook for the edging. A circular needle is recommended to accommodate the large number of sts. Don’t join. Work in rows.
These Knitter’s Pride 10/6mm Dreamz Fixed Circular Needles are 40″ long and have a 5 star rating on Amazon. The Dreamz line is made from densified laminated birch wood, more costly and much harder than ebony or rosewood.
Let’s Look at the Gauge
Using a Garter Stitch — 11 sts = 3 inches; 8 rows = 1 inch. Always be sure to check your gauge before starting the afghan. Then use any size needle that will obtain the gauge above.
Abbreviations
Below you’ll find the abbreviations for the pattern.
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Hi Debra- hope you’re feeling well, I know you’ve been through some trying times with your health. I send my prayers to you, & good wishes 🙂
A while back, I asked about books or anything on embroidery on handkerchiefs- do you remember? Anyway- I FOUND exactly the kind of thing I was in want of, and it’s this: “Embroidery, Monograms, Initials and Handkerchiefs, Book No. 11, by Anne Orr” (Ive searched thriftbooks, Amazon, eBay and online pub. domain book sites no one has it) but I wanted to show that to you, so you would know what I was talking about 😉 that book(let) specifically deals with handkerchiefs. Wish me luck in finding a copy!
God bless- PS I love these little patterns you share each week or so. They’re such a feel-good kinda thing!!
I’m doing very well. Staying home but getting outside and walking. I do find that I get tired a lot more easily than I used to though.
Love Anne Orr books. Hope you find it. I’ll be on the look out for it too.
Take care.
Debra
Thank you- I do pray and hope your health is improving. I went through a very tough time when I was on “treatment” years ago- I’ll never forget it. It is so good of you to come on to post these patterns. It must take a lot out of you to work at it! I could barely type replies to emails when I was sick, let alone keep a blog!!
I’ll be on the lookout for that booklet too- I can find book number 10, book number 12, but not that “Book No. 11”!