This Lotus Patchwork Afghan is worked in square motifs, which also makes this a great pattern for knitting on the go. Mix and match your loved colours, choose a different yarn to create a beautiful colour tone that goes with your decor!
This Afghan is sure to be a great addition to your home. You can drape it over your couch or bed to compliment off the colours in the room. If you want yours bigger - just make more squares!

SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

STITCHES used: k, p, yo, kfb, k2tog.
The pattern comes with written instructions, pictures, chart, and diagram for motif placement.

MATERIALS REQUIRED
I used Drops Nepal Aran (worsted) weight yarn
• MC for swirl square (Beige Mix shade 0300) 7 x 50g balls 525m/ 575yds.
• CC1 for swirl sq (Forget Me Not shade 8783) 12g (leftovers from past).
• CC2 for swirl sq (Red Clay shade 8914) 2 x 50g balls 150m/ 164yds.
• CC3 for swirl sq (Walnut shade 8917) 2 x 50g balls 150m/ 164yds.
• CC4 for petals (Orange Mix shade 2920) 3 x 50g balls 225m/ 246yds.
• CC5 for petals (Royal Blue shade 6790) 2 x 50g balls 150m/ 164yds.
• CC6 for border and sq joining (Denim Blue shade 6314) - 3 x 50g balls 225m/ 246yds.
NB If you substitute another yarn, please check gauge (tension) and yardage, and adjust accordingly.
• 5 DPNs (straight needles) - 5.00mm (US 8) x 20cm.
• Circular needle 5.00mm (US 8) x 50cm.
• Circular needle 5.00mm (US 8) x 80cm.
• 4 Markers.
• 1 Tapestry needle.
• 1 Crochet Hook - 3.50mm (US E/4) for joining motifs.

GAUGE (Tension): 15 sts and 15 rows = 10cm (4in), Afghan being blocked and measured over stockinette st pattern, using 5.00mm (US 8) needle.
NB Gauge is not crucial for this pattern. Your size depends on your gauge.

MEASUREMENTS AFTER BLOCKING (Actual size depends on your gauge).
Afghan: 135cm x 100cm / 53in x 40in (width x length).