A cozy-warm afghan is embellished with roses for luxury. Diamonds, marked off with popcorn puffs, alternate in stockinette and reverse stockinette stitch. Twisted-spiral roses are embroidered in the challenging bullion stitch. Afghan: 48” x 56”; pillow (back is plain): 20” square.

Size: 20” square

Materials: Columbia-Minerva Nantuk 4-ply 2 4-oz. skeins Winter White. For Embroidery (afghan and pillow): 1 skein each of Scarlet, Imperial Blue, Kelly Green. Knitting needles No. 10. 20” square pillow form, or stuffing. Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 15 sts = 4”; 11 rows = 2”