Different combinations of beautiful yarns make this simple afghan a stunning one. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: L0243AD
Corrections applied Aug 19, 2011

SKILL LEVEL: Easy + (Level 3)

(A) 825-201 AmazingTM Yarn: Ruby (12 balls)
(B) 825-204 AmazingTM Yarn: Mesa (8 balls)
(C) 450-135 Jiffy Yarn: Rust (2 balls)
(D) 450-137 Jiffy Yarn: Blush (2 balls)
(E) 450-138 Jiffy Yarn: Grape (3 balls)

Knitting Needles Size 11 (8 mm)

Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches of Border. Work Back and forth in circular needles as if working on straight needles.

Gauge:
11 sts + 16 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with 1 strand A and 1 strand C held together
13 sts + 16 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st, with 2 strands A held together

Afghan is made from 4 Blocks, each Block is made of 3 Strips. Afghan is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.

After the Strips are seamed, stitches are picked up and a Seed stitch Border is worked across each edge.

Panels/strips are worked in stockinette stitch, following pattern color sequence. Working two different color yarns together creates a blended look.

Schematic shows position of the four large blocks for final assembly.