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Warm Up America!

Join America's needleworkers in creating warm afghan blankets for those in need. Create 7-inch x 9-inch rectangular sections using any basic knitting or crochet patterns. Drop your sections in the collection bin at your favorite Michaels store, and sign the Contributor List located next to the bin.
  
Project #:
20146
  
 
 Crafting Time: 30 minutes each rectangle
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • 4-ply Worsted-weight acrylic yarn, your choice
  • Scissors
  • Knitting: 4mm needles or size to obtain gauge
  • Crochet: 5mm crochet hook or size to obtain gauge

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
  • Knitting Patterns
    Gauge: 5 stitches = 1-inch (2.5 cm)
 
  • Garter Stitch: Cast on 35 stitches. Knit every row until piece measures 9-inches. Bind off.

 
  • Stockinette Stitch: Cast on 35 stitches. Row 1: Knit all stitches. Row 2: Purl all stitches. Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 9-inches. Bind off.
 
  • Crochet Patterns
    Gauge: 9 stitches = 2-inches (2.5 cm)
 
  • Single Stitch: Chain 30 for foundation chain. Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, and in every chain in foundation row. Chain 1 and turn in your work. Row 2: Working under 2 top loops of each stitch in previous row, single crochet across row. Chain 1 and turn. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9-inches. Fasten off.
 
  • Double Stitch: Chain 27 for foundation chain. Row 1: Double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain of foundation row. Chain 2 and turn in your work. Row 2: Double crochet in each stitch across row. Chain 2 and turn. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9-inches.
 
  • Joining Sections
    A full-size, 49-inch x 63-inch afghan requires 49 squares measuring 7-inches x 9-inches. Join vertical strips of seven squares, seven strips total. Join strips to make one afghan.

Tip: If you would like to help join squares, contact the Store Event Coordinator. Thank you.
 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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