Star Of The East Afghan by Ann McDonald Kelly

Star Of The East Afghan

Knitting
August 2013
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
4302 yards (3934 m)
67 1/2" wide and 72" long
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.
  • Finished Size: 67 1/2” wide and 72” long.
  • Yarn: Cascade Eco + (100% Peruvian wool; 478 yd 437 m/8 3/4 oz 250 g): #0508 berry (MC), #0507 lipstick (CC1), and #2749 pumpkin (CC2), 3 skeins each.
  • Needles: Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
  • Notions: Marker (m); tapestry needle.
  • Gauge: 15 sts and 28 rows = 4” in garter st; one 3-colored triangle measures 13 1/2” wide and 12” tall.

Modular construction and easy to follow pattern make this afghan inspired by the colors in fabrics and tile work in Thailand a non-daunting and fun project.