Designed by Marilyn Losee
Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
FINISHED DIMENSIONS55" X 68"(excluding fringe)
MATERIALSUltimate Sweater Machine®
Caron International's
Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 6oz/168g):
3 skeins off white #9702 (A)
2 skeins each colonial blue #9709 (B); bone #9703 (C); Victorian rose #9721 (D)
Crochet hook size H/8 (5mm)
Split stitch markers or WY
Stitch holders
Caron International's
Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 6oz/168g):
3 skeins off white #9702 (A)
2 skeins each colonial blue #9709 (B); bone #9703 (C); Victorian rose #9721 (D)
Crochet hook size H/8 (5mm)
Split stitch markers or WY
Stitch holders
NOTE 1: You may find it easier to work 2 or 3 Panels, then work the embroidery on those panels before continuing.
NOTE 2 : Color Placement Diagram is given for machine knitting version, WS facing; reverse for hand knitting.
NOTE 2 : Color Placement Diagram is given for machine knitting version, WS facing; reverse for hand knitting.
HAND KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Size US 8 (5mm) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge
GAUGE: Using size 8 (5mm) needles and in st st: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm
GAUGE: Using size 8 (5mm) needles and in st st: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm
Afghan may be worked in one piece, in st st, Intarsia method , or worked as individual panels and sewn together. Follow Chart 1 for color placement.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE:
Intarsia: Work according to Chart 1 , using a separate ball of yarn for each color area. When changing colors, wrap next color around previous color used to prevent a hole.
Intarsia: Work according to Chart 1 , using a separate ball of yarn for each color area. When changing colors, wrap next color around previous color used to prevent a hole.
STITCHES USED: Basic Embroidery stitches
PANELS (Make 7)
Panel 1: Using D, CO 30 sts. * Work even in st st for 38 rows *, pm; rep from ** once. Change to C; work 38 rows. Cont following Chart 1, changing colors and pm as shown, until 9 color blocks have been worked; BO all sts loosely.
Work Panels 2 – 7 following Chart 1.
Panel 1: Using D, CO 30 sts. * Work even in st st for 38 rows *, pm; rep from ** once. Change to C; work 38 rows. Cont following Chart 1, changing colors and pm as shown, until 9 color blocks have been worked; BO all sts loosely.
Work Panels 2 – 7 following Chart 1.
ONE PIECE (Intarsia Method)
Following Chart 1, CO 30 sts in each color. (RS) Beg st st Intarsia; changing colors and pm as shown, [markers will help to position embroidery], work 38 rows for each of the 9 horizontal Color Block Rows shown on Chart 1. Work even until Chart is completed; BO all sts loosely.
Following Chart 1, CO 30 sts in each color. (RS) Beg st st Intarsia; changing colors and pm as shown, [markers will help to position embroidery], work 38 rows for each of the 9 horizontal Color Block Rows shown on Chart 1. Work even until Chart is completed; BO all sts loosely.
SIDE EDGING (Make 2)
Using A, CO 9 sts; work in k1, p1 Rib until piece, slightly stretched, measures 68" or same as long side of Afghan, [342 rows; pm every 38 rows if desired, then match to color changes when attaching]; BO loosely in patt.
Using A, CO 9 sts; work in k1, p1 Rib until piece, slightly stretched, measures 68" or same as long side of Afghan, [342 rows; pm every 38 rows if desired, then match to color changes when attaching]; BO loosely in patt.
FINISHING
Hand version: If worked as separate Panels, sew panels tog, matching markers to color changes.
Both versions: Work Embroidery, following Chart 2, if not worked as panels were completed.
Using 1 strand of A, work Horizontal and Vertical lines along seams and color changes, as given in Embroidery Key.
Sew Side edging to each long side, [matching markers to color changes, if used].
Machine version: Unravel extra rows at top of Side edging and BO rem sts in patt.
Both versions: Top and Bottom Edging: Using crochet hook and A, sc in EOR st across; fasten off.
Fringe: Using A, cut pieces 14" long. Using crochet hook and 4 strands held tog, fold strands in half and attach to EOR sc across. Following Fringe diagram, tie a knot approx 1" down from edge, using 4 strands each from 2 adjacent groups, [8 strands in each knot].
Weave in ends.
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MACHINE KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Hand version: If worked as separate Panels, sew panels tog, matching markers to color changes.
Both versions: Work Embroidery, following Chart 2, if not worked as panels were completed.
Using 1 strand of A, work Horizontal and Vertical lines along seams and color changes, as given in Embroidery Key.
Sew Side edging to each long side, [matching markers to color changes, if used].
Machine version: Unravel extra rows at top of Side edging and BO rem sts in patt.
Both versions: Top and Bottom Edging: Using crochet hook and A, sc in EOR st across; fasten off.
Fringe: Using A, cut pieces 14" long. Using crochet hook and 4 strands held tog, fold strands in half and attach to EOR sc across. Following Fringe diagram, tie a knot approx 1" down from edge, using 4 strands each from 2 adjacent groups, [8 strands in each knot].
Weave in ends.
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MACHINE KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: USM/ISM KP #3
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9 mm knitting machine
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9 mm knitting machine
GAUGE: Using USM/ISM KP #3 or appropriate tension setting, in st st with MY: 18 sts and 24 R = 4"/10cm
NEEDLES REQUIRED: 30
STITCHES USED:
Sew-as-you-go: see Ultimate Sweater Machine Pattern Book.
Basic Embroidery Stitches
Sew-as-you-go: see Ultimate Sweater Machine Pattern Book.
Basic Embroidery Stitches
PANEL 1
1. Using closed edge CO method, starting at left with D, CO 30 sts. RC=000
2. K to RC=038, pm. RC=000
3. Following Chart 1, work rem color blocks, pm where indicated; reset RC every 38 R.
4. BO all sts loosely using chain st method.
1. Using closed edge CO method, starting at left with D, CO 30 sts. RC=000
2. K to RC=038, pm. RC=000
3. Following Chart 1, work rem color blocks, pm where indicated; reset RC every 38 R.
4. BO all sts loosely using chain st method.
PANELS 2 - 7
1. Work rem panels, following Chart 1; use sew-as-you-go method to join.
1. Work rem panels, following Chart 1; use sew-as-you-go method to join.
SIDE EDGING (Make 2)
1. Using closed edge CO method, starting at left with A, CO 9 sts. RC=000
2. K to RC=350, [pm every 38 rows, if desired].
3. Convert EOR st, beg St 2, for k1, p1 Rib.
4. Scrap off or place sts on holder.
1. Using closed edge CO method, starting at left with A, CO 9 sts. RC=000
2. K to RC=350, [pm every 38 rows, if desired].
3. Convert EOR st, beg St 2, for k1, p1 Rib.
4. Scrap off or place sts on holder.
FINISHING
Work as for hand knit version.
Work as for hand knit version.
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