Quilt Look Afghan by Lion Brand Yarn

Quilt Look Afghan

Knitting
January 2002
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
2167 - 4334 yards (1982 - 3963 m)
Afghan: 48 x 60 in. (122 x 152 cm). Bedspread: 81” x 81”.
English
This pattern is available for free.

Textured pinwheels alternate with contrasting colored diamonds to create this exquisite, unique afghan in neutral colors. Knit this heirloom treasure for yourself or as a gift. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 929

SKILL LEVEL: Experienced (Level 5)

Wool-Ease® (Article #620)
2 colors, 11 balls total
(A) 620-403 Mushroom (9 balls)
(B) 620-402 Wheat (2 balls)

Double-Pointed Needles - Size 8
Circular knitting needles: Size 8 - 29”
Split Ring Stitch Markers

OCTAGONAL STARS are worked in the round.

SQUARES are worked flat.

Motifs are assembled, then border is knit onto all edges.

Pattern is called Octagon Afghan in the book and Quilt-Look Afghan on the website. Book gives quantities of squares & octagons to make Afghan or full size bedspread.