He who first met the Highlands swelling blue
Will love each peak that shows a kindred hue,
Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Thinking of the Scottish Highlands, I think rugged raw nature, high mountain tops and horizons beyond what the eye can see. But also crispy blue skies and lakes, as well as long stretches of mist where trekkers can feel cut off from the world. What is more rewarding than coming back after a long and fresh trek in the mountains to a dancing fire, a sofa, a warm heavy afghan and a hot beverage?

This pattern is an easy make with a smart double border, hiding all the ends you don’t feel like weaving in! ;-)

Gauge:
With 8mm hk: 5 st repeats and 6 rows = 10cm 4” after blocking.

Yarn:
√ A #5 bulky yarn (7wpi Chuncky/Craft/Rug weight) in five colours. Approximately 1200g/1200m/1300yd:
- 200g/200m/220yd of each colour for the afghan
- 100g/100m/110yd each of 2 colours of your choice for the edge

√ A #6 super bulky yarn (4wpi Jumbo/Roving weight) in five colours. Approximately 250g/100m/110yd:
- 50g/20m/22yd per colour to weave into the afghan mesh

Alternatively, you can double up your bulky yarn for the weaving instead of a super bulky yarn. See projects for examples.

Stitches:
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Surface slip stitch

Size:
The sample afghan measures 100x145cm / 40x58” (width x length). You can easily adjust the afghan to any preferred length and width by adding stitches to the starting chain and adding rows to the pattern mesh.

Pattern includes:
Written pattern, technique explanations, photo tutorials for every step, pattern colour scheme, including full page printer friendly scheme, and pattern notes and explanations.

Difficulty:
Beginner

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