The New Stitch a Day Afghan Knit-and-Crochet-a-Long is a year long project that will challenge you to try out some of the patterns we have here on the site. Each month we will alternate between a knitted and a crochet pattern and turn it into a 12″x12″ square. At the end of the year you will have 12 (or more) unique afghan squares you can use to make a beautiful blanket.

The January New Stitch Afghan Knit-a-long square consists of a waffle stitch pattern, which uses simple knits and purls to create a nicely textured fabric.

Materials

1 skein Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
(100% Acrylic | 3.5 oz /100 g, 170 yards /156 m)
color shown: Olive

or any worsted weight yarn

1 set of size US8/ 5mm knitting needles

tapestry or darning needle