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Knit Lace Afghan


This lovely afghan (including borders) is knit in one piece for fast finishing.

Designed by Lion Brand®
  
Project #:
25569
  
 
 Crafting Time:
20+ hours
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® (Art. #640) #099 Fisherman 8 balls or color of your choice
  • Lion Brand® Circular Knitting Needle size 11 (8mm) 29-inches (73.5cm) long

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.
 
     Size
About 46-inches x 54-inches (117 x 137cm).
 
     Gauge
8 sts + 13 rows = 4 in. (10cm) in Lace Pattern.
 
     ABBREVIATIONS
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together
p = purl
rep = repeat
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
yo = yarn over
 
     Stitch Explanations
sk2p- slip 1 st as if to knit, knit 2 sts together, pass slipped stitch over – 2 sts decreased. ssk (slip, slip, knit)- slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time to right needle, insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together.
 
     Pattern Stitches
Seed St (over odd number of sts)
Row 1: *K1, p1, rep from *, end k1.
Row 2: Knit the p sts and purl the k sts.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.
 
     Lace Pa ttern
Row 1: K1, * yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
 
     Row 3: K1, * k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k2; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 5: K1, * (yo, ssk) twice, k3, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 7: K1, * k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k2; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 9: K1, * (yo, ssk) twice, yo, sk2p, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 11: K1, * k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 13: K1, * k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 15: K1, * k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k2; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 17: K1, * (k2tog, yo) twice, k3, (yo, ssk) twice, k1; repeat from * across.
 
     Row 19: K2tog, yo, * (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, yo, sk2p, yo; rep from * across, end (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times.
 
     Row 20: Purl.
 
     Rep Rows 1-20 for Lace Pattern.
 
     Note: Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
 
     Step 1: Cast on 95 sts.
Rows 1-6: Work in Seed st.
 
     Row 7: Work in Seed st as established over first 5 sts, p to last 5 sts, work in Seed st to end of row.
 
     Row 8: Keeping first and last 5 sts in Seed st, work Row 1 of Lace Pattern over center 85 sts.
 
     Continue as established, keeping first and last 5 sts in Seed st and working Lace Pattern over center 85 sts, until 8 reps of Rows 1-20 of Lace Pattern have been completed. Work 6 rows in Seed st. Bind off.
 
     Step 2: FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Tip:

Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.

Always remember to check your gauge.
 
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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