Peaceful Lap Afghan

Knit a beautiful afghan perfect for one in inexpensive "Spa Blue" and "Seagrass" yarn. This easy afghan knitting pattern features blocks of the ombre yarn in a special pattern stitch and solid stripes in stockinette stitch.

Materials:

• Yarn: RED HEART® “SuperSaver™”: 2 skeins 883 Spa Blue A, 3 skeins 931 Seagrass B.
• Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] circular needle, 24” or 36” long
• Yarn needle

Size: 36” x 48”

Gauge: 16 sts = 4”; 22 rounds = 4” in Stockinette Stitch

Note: Afghan is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches.

Pattern Stitch
Row 1 (Right Side): With A, k2, [p2, k2] across.
Row 2: P2, [k2, p2] across.
Row 3: P2, [k2, p2] across.
Row 4: K2, [p2, k2] across.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Pattern st.

Instructions:

With A, cast on 130 sts.
Work 6 rows in Pattern st.
With B, work 20 rows in St st.
With A, work 10 rows in Pattern st.
With B, work 30 rows in St st.
With A, work 16 rows in Pattern st.
With B, work 50 rows in St st.
With A, work 6 rows in Pattern st.
With B, work 50 rows in St st.
With A, work 16 rows in Pattern st.
With B, work 30 rows in St st.
With A, work 10 rows in Pattern st.
With B, work 20 rows in St st.
With A, work 6 rows in Pattern st.
Bind off in pattern.

FINISHING
Side Edges: With right side facing and A, pick up and knit 194 sts evenly along one long edge.
Work in Pattern st for 10 rows.
Bind off in pattern.
Repeat along opposite long edge.
Weave in ends.

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