In a Pinch Afghan

With the perfect mix of cables and lace, the In a Pinch Afghan is a timeless pattern with stunning textural qualities. And because this knit afghan pattern is made with easy-to-care-for yarn, you'll be able to use it and wash it as often as you please.

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Throw measures 43” x 58”.

MATERIALS:

RED HEART® Super Saver®: 4 skeins 661 Frosty Green
Circular Knitting Needle: 6mm [US 10] – 36”
Cable needle
2 stitch markers
yarn needle

GAUGE: 18 sts = 5”; 25 rows = 5” in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.

Special Abbreviation
ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 sts knitwise, one at a time, to right needle; insert point of left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together from this position.

THROW INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 155 sts. Do not join but work back and forth in rows.

Bottom Border

Row 1 (Right Side): K1, * P1, K1; repeat from * across.
Rows 2-5: Repeat Row 1.
Row 6: K1, [P1, K1] twice, place marker on needle, work to last 5 sts; place marker on needle, K1, [P1, K1] twice.

Continue to work first and last 5 sts of every row in Border pattern and begin working Cable pattern on sts between markers as follows:
Row 1: * K4, yo, ssk, P7, K2tog, yo, K3; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 2: * P6, K7, P5; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 3: * K3, [yo, ssk] twice, P5, [K2tog, yo] twice, K2; repeat from * to last st, K1.
Row 4: * P7, K5, P6; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 5: * K2, [yo, ssk] 3 times, P3, [K2tog, yo] 3 times, K1; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 6: * P8, K3, P7; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 7: K1, * [yo, ssk] 4 times, K1, [K2tog, yo] 4 times, K1; repeat from * across.
Row 8: * K2, P15, K1; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 9: * P2, [yo, ssk] 3 times, K3, [K2tog, yo] 3 times, P1; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 10: * K3, P13, K2; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 11: * P3, [yo, ssk] twice, K5, [K2tog, yo] twice, P2; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 12: * K4, P11, K3; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 13: * P4, yo ssk, K7, K2tog, yo, P3; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 14: * K5, P9, K4; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 15: * P5, K9, P4; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Rows 16 and 18: Repeat Row 14.
Row 17: Repeat Row 15.
Row 19: * P5; slip next 5 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, K4, then K5 from cable needle – cable made; P4; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Rows 20, 22, and 24: Repeat Row 14.
Rows 21 and 23: Repeat Row 15.
Row 25: * P4, K2tog, yo, K7, yo, ssk, P3; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 26: * K4, P11, K3; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 27: * P3, [K2tog, yo] twice, K5, [yo, ssk] twice, P2; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 28: * K3, P13, K2; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 29: * P2, [K2tog, yo] 3 times, K3, [yo, ssk] 3 times, P1; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 30: * K2, P15, K1; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 31: K1, * [K2tog, yo] 4 times, K1, [yo, ssk] 4 times, K1; repeat from * across.
Row 32: * P8, K3, P7; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 33: * K2, [K2tog, yo] 3 times, P3, [yo, ssk] 3 times, K1; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 34: * P7, K5, P6; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 35: * K3, [K2tog, yo] twice, P5, [yo, ssk] twice, K2; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 36: * P6, K7, P5; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 37: * K4, K2tog, yo, P7, yo, ssk, K3; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Row 38: * P5, K9, P4; repeat from * to last st; P1.
Row 39: * K5, P9, K4; repeat from * to last st; K1.
Rows 40 and 42: Repeat Row 38.
Row 41: Repeat Row 39.
Row 43: K5, P9, * cable, P9; repeat to last 5 sts; K5.
Rows 44, 46, and 48: Repeat Row 38.
Rows 45 and 47: Repeat Row 39.
Repeat Rows 1-48 four more times, then repeat Rows 1-38 once more. Remove stitch markers on last row.

Top Border: Work 6 rows same as for Bottom Border.
Bind off loosely in pattern.

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3cats2love

Jun 27, 2017

Someone below asked about Row 43. There is a typo mistake in that row as written above. It should read Row 43 K5, P9, cable, P9 repeat from to last 5 sts K5. Hope that clears up the confusion. Its a pretty pattern, you just have to work it along very carefully.

3cats2love

Jun 27, 2017

Well, the asterisks and punctuation didn't print in my answer. Should be K5, P9, (asterisk) cable, P9, repeat from (asterisk) to last 5 sts, K5.

loretta9305 208061 0

Jan 21, 2016

Are there any corrections for In a Pinch Afghan. I have knitted and ripped out too many times. It seems to be 19 sts on the last set row in pattern, however starting a next row there is one too may stitches. Does anyone have a suggestion?

patrivera110 08828 60

Feb 12, 2017

I am having the same problem with Hawaiian Lacy throw red heart pattern wr2044 . I have ripped it too many times . Seems it off by 1 st. So I thought I would use the yarn for this one , it uses the same needle size and color. I won't now I don't need to start another headache . These patterns need to be test before they are released . I am looking for a new pattern.

churchmom534 41844 09

Jan 12, 2016

After reading comments don't know if I will try this one or not. Was really excited about it . I get you need USA needles 10 right .

Member 4547207

Dec 17, 2015

Is there a typo on row 43? K5, P9, cable, P9 repeat to last 5 sts K5. There's only one asterisk. What get's repeated? The stitches don't seem to add up. Is this a cable row?

helen 0695421

Jul 10, 2015

I just finished this pattern and it also drove me crazy. I ripped the beginning a number of times. I lost the instructions, but what I had figured out is that you have to keep track of the beginning and the end of the repeat with the asterisks also if you are not careful you may accidentally drop the yarn over. What saved me was a graph with the stitches and I just counted the boxes. Once you get the hang of the repeats it works up beautifully.

Member 1225869

Mar 23, 2015

Have tried this pattern. Everytime I get to row the end of row 6 I don't have enough stitches! Have ripped it out 3 times and started over! Counted stitches after each row and always have 155. Get to end of row 6 and I always have 153 stitches! Am done messing with this pattern. Not happy.

Loo Shrloo

Jan 14, 2015

Can someone who has made this pattern please respond/address this issue?

Loo Shrloo

Jan 13, 2015

If you follow the directions precisely as written for Row 9 - you lose 11 stitches. I knitted and unknitted this row 3 times before I figured out that one of the knits should be a purl and one of the purls should be a knit in order to achieve the yo needed to allow for the ssk and 2tog stitches.

Lisa

Nov 13, 2015

The stitch count does not change on this row for every increase there is a decrease to compensate for it, so there would be no loss of stitches on this row.

ttregask

Aug 19, 2014

I am confused about the needle size: At the top of the pattern is says it is: Knitting Needle Size: 6 or 4 mm, Circular Knitting Needles; however in the Materials section it says: Circular Knitting Needle: 6 mm [US 10] 36. Which is correct for US needles: 6 or 10? On my conversion chart I have that a 6 mm is a size U. S. 10 and that a 4 mm is a size U. S. 6. I really like the pattern however just want to make sure on the needle size. Thanks!

Lisa

Aug 20, 2014

The needles size is a 6mm-the notation at the top is an error-i checked it on the red heart site and the gauge indicates it is also a 6mm, someone has made an error converting a 6mm at the top of the page 6mm is a 10 US. Hope this helps.

Editor JD

Aug 25, 2014

Hi Knitters, Thank you for notifying us of the wrong needle size. We have updated the pattern information. -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

loretta9305 208061 0

Jan 21, 2016

What am I doing wrong on the In a Pinch Afghan. When I end the last row its 19 sts, however that is one too many on the begging of the next row. Love the pattern, however I have ripped out many times. thanks

elisekt

Apr 04, 2012

I love the look, I hope to be able to do this once my other projects are completed