Checks & Balances Afghan by Alicia Blake

Checks & Balances Afghan

Crochet
August 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches
in DC
6.5 mm (K)
4.5 mm
1500 - 11500 yards (1372 - 10516 m)
Baby, Throw
US
English
This pattern is available for $7.00 USD
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This amazing, textured blanket is an easy-to-follow repeating pattern available in two parts: Baby and Throw sizes
or
Twin, Full-Queen, King, Twin Comforter, Full-Queen Comforter, King Comforter sizes.⁠

The blanket is worked lengthwise and is a great stash-buster project! ⁠As long as the yarn weight is correct and you can meet gauge, there is no requirement on yarn. Use a solid, self-striping, variegated, multiple colors, or any combo of these!

This is an all-around versatile pattern. Whether you want a casual throw or an elegant afghan, The Checks & Balances Afghan is the design for you!

Skill level: Advanced Beginner⁠

Approximate Sizes (w x l):⁠
Baby: 40” x 44”⁠
Throw: 60” x 65”⁠
Twin Blanket: 71” x 94”⁠
Twin Comforter: 80” x 108”⁠
Full/Queen Blanket: 98” x 108”⁠
Full/Queen Comforter: 106” x 112”⁠
King Blanket: 108” x 108”⁠
King Comforter: 125” x 120”⁠

Yardage: ⁠
Baby (weight 3): 1500 ⁠
Baby (weight 4): 1350⁠
Throw (weight 4): 3000⁠
Twin Blanket (weight 4): 5100⁠
Twin Comforter (weight 4): 6700⁠
Full/Queen Blanket (weight 4): 8000⁠
Full/Queen Comforter (weight 4): 9100⁠
King Blanket (weight 4): 9000⁠
King Comforter (weight 4): 11500⁠