Note: Pattern #20265 Knit Lion Country Afghan has a colorwork border which is added later unlike the other 2 patterns which have a garter stitch border and is knit as you go.

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SKILL LEVEL: Experienced (Level 5)

Available in different versions:

L40180 USA All the Way Afghan
Lion Brand® Heartland (Article #136)
24 colors (28 balls, 7028 yards total)
Main Color 136-098 Heartland Yarn: Acadia (5 balls) plus 1 ball each 23 other colors
Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 36 in. (90 cm) long
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st
Size: 45 x 66 in. (114.5 x 167.5 cm)
Includes 16 individual charts as PDF files.

80046 Lion Country Afghan
CORRECTIONS: (applied Dec 1, 2010)
Vanna’s Choice® (Article #860)
25 colors (30 balls, 5610 yards total)
Main Color 860-099 Vanna’s Choice Yarn: Linen (6 balls)
plus 1 ball each 24 other colors
Circular knitting needle size 9 (5.5 mm), 36 in. (90 cm) long
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st
Size: 40 x 66 in. (101.5 x 167.5 cm)
Large Charts pdf download available

Lion Brand Notes:

1. Afghan is worked in intarsia. Use a separate ball of yarn for each color section. Twist yarns on WS to prevent gaps between color sections.

2. For ease in working, print out all charts, then tape charts together following chart assembly diagram to make a single large chart.

3. Charts are worked in St st (k on RS, p on WS). Follow Charts from right to left on RS rows, from left to right on WS rows.

4. Stitch markers are placed between the Garter st borders and between the individual Charts. Slip the markers as you come to them.

5. Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

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