Pattern Block Afghan

Free Pattern: Pattern Block Afghan
I wanted to do something a little different than just seed stitch, and since I don't like working with several different yarns, and I hate seaming, this is what I came up with. Its just very simple blocks of stockinette and seed stitch worked in a variegated yarn. I used a chunky yarn, because of course, I love fast and easy. You can't tell in the picture, but the way the block of pattern sit beside each other, it sort of looks woven. I wasn't trying to do that, but it looks cool.

Supplies:
US #15 circular needles (at least 29" in length)
10 (11*) skeins Bernat Softee Chunky in Harmony (134 yrds or 80 grams per skein)
*note - I only had a few feet left over from the 10th skein. If you join your yarn by color so it looks continuous, an extra skein would be useful. If you don't use the extra skein, see my pattern for Chunky Ankle Socks, here, it uses the same kind of yarn.
6 stitch markers or pieces of contrasting yarn

Finished Measurements:
Approx. 4' X 5' 8"

Gauge:
10.25 sts X 14 rows = 4"

Directions:
Cast on 123 stitches using cable cast on.
Work 7 rows seed stitch border (*k1, p1* repeat to last stitch, k1) - on 7th row, work 4 sts, place marker, *work 23 sts, place marker* repeat between *'s 4 more times, work last 4 sts
Begin pattern rows.

For rows 8-39, 72-103, 136-167, & 200-231:

sm = slip marker

1 - (rs) k1, p1, k1, p1, sm, k23, sm, *p1, k1* 11 times, p1, sm, k23, sm, *p1, k1* 11 times, p1, sm, k23, sm, p1, k1, p1, k1
2 - (ws) k1, p1, k1, p1, sm, p23, sm, *p1, k1* 11 times, p1, sm, p23, sm, *p1, k1* 11 times, p1, sm, p23, sm, p1, k1, p1, k1

Repeat these 2 rows 15 more times (total of 16 repeats)

For rows 40-71, 104-135, & 168-199

1 - (rs) k1, p1, k1, p1, sm, *k1, p1* 11 times, k1, sm, k23, sm, *k1, p1* 11 times, k1, sm, k23, sm, *k1, p1* 11 times, k1, sm, p1, k1, p1, k1
2 - (ws) k1, p1, k1, p1, sm, *k1, p1* 11 times, k1, sm, p23, sm, *k1, p1* 11 times, k1, sm, p23, sm, *k1, p1* 11 times, k1, sm, p1, k1, p1, k1

Repeat these 2 rows 15 more times (total of 16 repeats)

Rows 232 - 238 - work seed stitch border (*k1, p1* repeat to last st, k1)

Bind off in pattern, weave in ends & enjoy!

Tips:
Knittingpatterncentral.com has great instructions for cast on methods.

This pattern is free for personal use only. Please do not use for profit unless all proceeds go to charity.

Seed Stitch Afghan

Free Pattern: Seed Stitch Afghan
After the first afghan I knit (which took me 4 months to complete!), I could have happily gone the rest of my life without knitting another. But.... My daughter comes home with 2 skeins of yarn and asks me to make her an afghan. Dilema! Maybe if I use bigger needles it'll go faster, but bigger stitches create 'holes' in the fabric. Thinking... Seed Stitch! The alternate knit-purl of each stitch and each row keeps the stitches tighter. Plus, this one only took me 10 days. The blue one is for my son, I made it wider by adding a few stitches, but this one seems to be taking a lot longer!

Supplies:
US #15 circular needles (at least 29" in length)
For Pink/Purple/Green:
4 skeins Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Gemstone (260 yrds or 141 grams per skein)
For Blue/White:
5 skeins Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Bay Print (260 yrds or 141 grams per skein)

Finished Measurements:
Gemstone: Approx. 3 1/2' X 5 1/2'
Bay Print: Approx. 4' X ? (not finished yet)

Stitch Pattern:
Multiple of 2 + 1
Every row: *K1, P1* repeat between *'s to last stitch, K1

Directions:

Cast on 95 stitches (105 for Bay Print) using your prefered cast on method (I used cable cast on because I think it's a much neater edge). Knit in stitch pattern until desired length or until you only have enough yarn to bind off. Bind off in pattern, weave in ends, and enjoy!

Tips:
Knittingpatterncentral.com has great instructions for cast on methods.

Moss Stitch Afghan

Free Pattern: Moss Stitch Afghan

This was the first afghan I knit from my own pattern ( I learned a lot in the making too!). It took me 4 months to finish! I was only able to work on it for about an hour a night, and I would put it down to knit other things (instant gratification!). My husband loves this one because it's big and heavy, perfect for a cold winter night! Plus, it matches my couch. Matching pillow pattern is posted here.

Supplies:

US #10 circular needles (at least 29" in length)

Size I crochet hook

10 skeins Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Aran Fleck (260 yrds or 141 grams per skein)

1 skein Red Heart worsted weight yarn in Black (260 yrds or 141 grams per skein)

Use any colors you like, just make sure it's a machine washable yarn!

Finished Measurements:

Approx. 4 1/2' wide X 6' long

Stitch Pattern:

Multiple of 2

Row 1 & 2: *K1, P1* repeat between asterisks across

Row 3 & 4: *P1, K1* repeat between asterisks across

Directions:

Cast on 240 stitches using your prefered cast on method (edges will be hidden by crochet edge in finishing).

Knit in stitch pattern until afghan is 6' long or until you only have enough yarn to bind off. Bind off in pattern, weave in ends.

Finishing:

Use crochet hook and black yarn to single crochet edge around entire afghan, weave in ends and enjoy!

Tips:

Knittingpatterncentral.com has great instructions for cast on methods and crochet stitches.

This pattern is free for personal use only. Please do not use for profit unless all proceeds go to charity.