Mother's Moment

Knitting
January 2004
Aran (8 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Bramble stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
2470 yards (2259 m)
One size - 50 x 60", blocked, with cable border
English

Skill level: Easy

Description from book:

This afghan, designed by our mother, offers a simple design with spectacular results. Each block is knitted separately using the bramble stitch. The easy cable border is a perfect complement to the afghan’s lush texture.

Suggested Yarn
Color A: 1330 yd/1216m in blue
Color B: 1140 yd/1042m in light blue

Additional Materials
Cable needle
Tapestry needle for sewing the seams and attaching the cable border
Crochet hook for attaching the tassels
Cardboard strip, 6”/15.2cm wide, for making the tassels

There are charts included for the placement of the squares and the cable border.