Large needles, basic stitches - stockinette, seed and cable - and a checkerboard arrangement best show the texture of this fast-knitting project.

Skill Level:
Confident Beginner

Finished Measurements:
Approximately 40 x 50 inches (blocked)

Yarn:
4 balls mauvetone #0959 (A)
4 balls regular mauve #0958 (B)
4 balls dusty rose #0464 (C)

Pattern Notes:
Afghan is worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout. Use 2 strands for sewing squares together.

If desired, afghan may be knit in 4 panels of 5 squares each. Refer to Assembly Diagram for sequence, do not bind off after each square is completed. Cut old color; join new color at beginning of next row. Work as directed for next square.