Christmas Star Afghan by Raimonda Bagdoniene

Christmas Star Afghan

Knitting
December 2024
yarn held together
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette st
US 11 - 8.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
4265 - 4374 yards (3900 - 4000 m)
180 x 120 cm (71 x 48 in)
English
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Mosaic knitting uses two contrasting colours of yarn, but only one colour is worked per row while slipping the stitches of the contrasting colour. On the wrong side, work or slip same sts as in the previous row. After completing these two rows, drop the current colour and work the next two rows in the second colour.
I made my Afghan using six square motifs, then joined them in one piece. Crochet is an excellent method for joining, as it gives knitted project more structure and reduces sag. You can make your afghan as large as you wish.

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner, with basic knitting and crochet skills and the ability to understand written instructions and chart.

STITCHES used: k, p, sl, sl wyif, yo, also you must know some basic crochet stitches for joining all squares in one piece.
The pattern comes with written instructions, chart, and diagram.

MATERIALS: I used 2 balls of Drops Air yarn held together for my sample to create soft and chunky weight yarn (use any yarn you wish).
• Of White 01 shade yarn 14 x 50g balls 2100m or 2297yds.
• Mix Medium Grey 04 shade yarn 12 x 50g balls 1800m or 1969yds.
NOTE If you substitute another yarn or wish different afghan size please check gauge (tension) and yardage and adjust accordingly.
• 2 Circular needles - 8.00mm (US 11) x 80cm.
• 1 Crochet hook - 5mm (US H - 8).
• 1 Tapestry needle.

MEASUREMENTS after blocking
1 Square: (60 x 60) cm, (23 ½ x 23 ½) in.
Afghan: (width 180 x length 120) cm, (71 x 47 ¼) in.

GAUGE (Tension): 13 sts and 20 rows = 10cm (4 in), afghan being blocked and measured over stockinette st pattern, using 8.00mm (US 11) needle and 2 yarns held together.
NOTE Gauge is not crucial for this pattern. Your size depends on your gauge. Needle size is only a guide- if you get too many stitches for 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches for 10cm, take a smaller needle
size. It’s very important to check your gauge (tension) before starting as working to the wrong tension will mean your afghan won’t be size shown.