Transport yourself to a peaceful cabin on the lake with the Rustic Panels Afghan. This woodsy knit afghan pattern features repeating panels of seed stitch and jewel tones for a traditional blanket that will stand the test of time. This visually appealing knit blanket pattern may look complicated, but it's the perfect pattern for the novice knitter.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge20 stitches, 26 rows, 4 inches. stockinette stitch
Materials:
- Patons Classic Wool (100 g/3.5 oz; 223 yds) or Patons Decor (100 g/3.5 oz; 208 yds/190 m)
- Main color (MC) (Ombre) 8 balls
- Contrast A (Red) 3 balls
- Contrast B (Blue) 3 balls
- Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needles. Size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) circular knitting needle 36 ins [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain tension.
GAUGE: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
MEASUREMENT
Approx 47½ x 57 ins [120.5 x 144.5 cm
ABBREVIATIONS
Dec = decrease(ing)
K = knit
P = purl
pat = pattern
st(s) = stitch(es)
INSTRUCTIONS
STRIP 1 (make 2)
With MC, cast on 38 sts.
1st row: (RS). Purl.
2nd row: K1. *(K1. P1. K1) all in next st. P3tog. Rep from * to last st. K1.
3rd row: Purl.
4th row: K1. *P3tog. (K1. P1. K1) all in next st. Rep from * to last st. K1.
These 4 rows form Trinity St Pat.
Rep last 4 rows 6 times more, then 1st and 2nd rows once. (30 rows in all).
31st row: With A, knit dec 9 sts evenly across. 29 sts.
32nd row: Purl.
33rd row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 32nd row once.
37th row: With B, *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
This row forms Seed St Pat.
38th row: With B, work in seed st pat.
39th to 42nd rows: With MC, work in Seed St Pat.
43rd and 44th rows: With B, work in Seed St Pat.
45th row: With A, work in Seed St Pat.
46th row: With A, purl.
47th row: With A, knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 46th row once.
51st to 59th rows: As 37th to 45th rows.
60th row: With A, purl.
61st row: With A, knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
64th row: With MC, purl inc 9 sts evenly across. 38 sts.
With MC, work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat.
95th to 128th rows: As 31st to 64th rows, substituting B for A and A for B.
Rep last 128 rows once more, then 1st to 64th rows once.
With MC, work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat. Cast off.
STRIP 2 (make 2)
With A, cast on 29 sts.
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows twice more.
7th and 8th rows: With B, work in Seed St Pat.
9th to 12th rows: With MC, work in Seed St Pat.
13th and 14th rows: With B, work in Seed St Pat.
15th row: With A, work in Seed St Pat.
16th row: With A, purl.
17th row: With A, knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 16th row once.
21st to 29th rows: As 7th to 15th rows.
30th row: With A, purl.
31st row: With A, knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
34th row: With MC, purl inc 9 sts evenly across. 38 sts.
With MC, work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat.
65th row: With B, knit dec 9 sts evenly across.
66th to 97th rows: As 2nd to 33rd rows, substituting B for A and A for B.
98th row: As 34th row.
With MC, work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat.
Rep last 128 rows once more, then 1st to 64th rows once.
Rep 65th to 97th rows.
Next row: With B, purl. Cast off.
STRIP 3 (make 2)
With MC, cast on 38 sts.
Work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat.
31st row: With B, knit dec 9 sts evenly across. 29 sts.
32nd row: Purl.
33rd row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 32nd row once.
37th and 38th rows: With A, work in Seed St Pat.
39th to 42nd rows: With MC, work in Seed St Pat.
43rd and 44th rows: With A, work in Seed St Pat.
45th row: With B, work in Seed St Pat.
46th row: With B, purl.
47th row: With B, knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 46th row once.
51st to 59th rows: As 37th to 45th rows.
60th row: With B, purl.
61st row: With B, knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
64th row: With MC, purl inc 9 sts evenly across. 38 sts.
With MC, work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat.
95th to 128th rows: As 31st to 64th rows, substituting A for B and B for A.
Rep last 128 rows once more, then 1st to 64th rows once.
With MC, work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat. Cast off.
STRIP 4 (make 1)
With B, cast on 29 sts.
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows twice more.
7th and 8th rows: With A, work in Seed St Pat.
9th to 12th rows: With MC, work in Seed St Pat.
13th and 14th rows: With A, work in Seed St Pat.
15th row: With B, work in Seed St Pat.
16th row: With B, purl.
17th row: With B, knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 16th row once.
21st to 29th rows: As 7th to 15th rows.
30th row: With B, purl.
31st row: With B, knit.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
34th row: With MC, purl inc 9 sts evenly across. 38 sts.
With MC, work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat.
65th row: With A, knit dec 9 sts evenly across. 29 sts.
66th to 97th rows: As 2nd to 33rd rows, substituting A for B and B for A.
98th row: As 34th row.
With MC, work 30 rows in Trinity St Pat.
Rep last 128 rows once more, then 1st to 64th rows once.
Rep 65th to 97th rows.
Next row: With A, purl. Cast off.
FINISHING
Sew strips tog in the following sequence: Strip 1, Strip 2, Strip 3, Strip 4, Strip 1, Strip 2, Strip 3.
Side Edging: With RS of work facing, MC and circular needle, pick up and knit 241 sts along each side edge. Work 7 rows in Seed St Pat. Cast off in pat.
Top and Bottom Edging: With RS of work facing, MC and circular needle, pick up and knit 201 sts across top or bottom edge. Work 7 rows in seed st pat. Cast off in pat.