Simple techniques and striping create the illusion of plaid in this quick and easy afghan. (Patons Yarns)

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:
Patons® Canadiana (100 g/3.5 oz; 187 m/205 yds)
3 colors, 10 balls total

• Contrast A: 4 balls #10012 Toasty Grey
• Contrast B: 3 balls #10745 Dark Teal
• Contrast C: 3 balls #10013 Timber

Size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) knitting needles
Size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) circular knitting needle 36 in. (90 cm) long

Special Stitch: K1below

Afghan is worked in strips which are then sewn together.

Strip 1: Make 3
Strip 2: Make 2
Strip 3: Make 2

Work edging to finish.

Written directions are provided in pdf download (November 2010).