Sherbet Surprise Knit Afghan Pattern

Sherbet Surprise Afghan

This afghan is as easy to knit as sitting in the summer breeze while sipping a lemonade.

This afghan pattern is the quintessential summer knitting project for beginners. With pastel stripes of the garter stitch mixed with the bumpy seed stitch, this afghan is a cool blend of texture and color. Drape this beautiful afghan over your couch and remember the all the highlights of summer, like eating rainbow sherbet by the beach.

The light and lovely summer colors will easily cool down your hot summer space. You could easily rework the color scheme for this project if you'd prefer something bolder and brighter or even something with cool, winter hues instead.

Easy

Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

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

Gauge18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

Finished SizeApprox 46 x 55 ins [117 x 139.5 cm]

Materials List

Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) circular knitting needle 36 ins [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
Lily Sugar ’n Cream (Solids: 70.9 g/2.5 oz; 109 m/120 yds)
- Contrast A (01712 Hot Green) 3 balls
- Contrast C (01111 Mod Blue) 3 balls
- Contrast D (01317 Hot Purple) 3 balls
- Contrast F (01444 Mod Pink) 3 balls
- Contrast G (01699 Tangerine) 3 balls
Lily Sugar ’n Cream Twists (56.7 g/2 oz; 86 m/95 yds)
- Contrast B (20223 Mod Twists) 3 balls
- Contrast E (20554 In Motion Twists) 3 balls

Instructions

With A, cast on 199 sts. Do not join in rnd. Working back and forth across needle in rows, knit 9 rows (garter st), noting first row is WS.
**1st row: (RS). With B, K4. *K1. P1. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K5.
Last row forms Seed St Pat and Garter St side edges.
Rep last row 9 times more.
Next row: (RS). With C, knit.
Next row: K4. Purl to last 4 sts. K4.
Rep last 2 rows 4 times more.
With D, knit 10 rows Garter St.
With E, work 10 rows Seed St.
With F, knit 10 rows Garter St.
Next row: (RS). With G, knit.
Next row: K4. Purl to last 4 sts. K4.
Rep last 2 rows 4 times more.
With A, knit 10 rows Garter St.
Rep from ** until Blanket from beg measures approx 54 ins [137 cm], ending with 10 rows of G.
With A, knit 9 rows. Cast off knitwise (WS).

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GEL

Jun 25, 2018

I am working on this project now and am brand new to knitting. The one frustration I have had is that I cannot find some of the yarns any longer, they are discontinued now doing my best to find substitutes. Also, since this is in the projects for beginners, it would be really nice if acronyms were explained somewhere on the pattern itself. I have looked them up online but having them included with the pattern would be so helpful.

3cats2love

Jun 25, 2017

This pattern's colors caught my eye, and I was very happy to see that it is made with cotton yarn! I love working with cotton. It's so comfortable, easy to work with, and you can just toss it in the wash when needed. I pinned this one to make, hopefully later this year for a gift.

Lisa

Jun 25, 2022

This pattern is about 15 years old, so it only stands to reason that some colours or yarns may have been discontinued in that time. Typically in knitting pattern acronyms are not included unless it is a new stitch or relatively new stitch pattern, some beginner patterns do include an explanation of the acronyms, but this is not a beginner pattern it is an easy pattern, so it would be uncommon for them to be included.

Daughter of Light

Nov 23, 2016

I love these colors. They look delicious! Is there anyone here who has used sugarn' cream for an afghan? How did it hold up and wash up? I've never crocheted with cotton before so I am definitely curious. I really like this pattern and would like to attempt it but I want to make sure that my investment is protected.

Let it Snow

Aug 23, 2016

I really want to make this afghan for my great niece however, I am having difficulty finding some of the colored yarns. Mod Blue (01111), Mod Pink (01444), Mod Twists (20223) and Motion Twists (20554). Help! Any suggestions for finding these yarns or substitutions?

Michele

Jul 08, 2016

Wow!! I can't stop staring at these colors. The yarn just seems to glow, and it looks so versatile.

quanahs 5032097

Apr 17, 2016

The colors used in this afghan are inspired and its sure to brighten up any room. Making it out of cotton yarn will certainly give it a lot of drape and will be easy to care for. There is also some nice variety in the stitches used to create the stripes to keep the knitting interesting.

ridiculosity 67303 43

Jan 10, 2016

This looks vibrantly pretty. I like the colors much better than dull neutrals. What I really want is the pillow! Please send me the pattern? Pretty please?

brendaderouin 1644 470

May 31, 2015

I made this pattern a couple of years ago. It is one of my most favorite things that I have completed. It cleans up nicely. I'd make it again in a heartbeat.

snlhardee 2725026

Mar 26, 2015

Do you cut each strand when you start a new color or do you weave them in and keep them bringing them along the side?

Lisa

Dec 26, 2015

It doesn't actually say, but I cut them, my daughter didn't and she has a huge twisted mess up one side looks like a thick seam with nothing attached to it. Hope this helps someone.

mimi25

Dec 16, 2014

I would never make this with sugar n cream. It does not stand up to everyday use. I would pick a higher quality yarn.

MCWL 0302815

Sep 17, 2014

how do I down load the pattern

Editor JD

Sep 17, 2014

Hi MCWL 0302815, You can actually print the pattern right from this page! Please select the "Print" Button on the upper left side of the pattern. Thanks, -Editors of AllFreeKnitting

lucille103 3652335

May 20, 2014

i would love the pattern for the pillow that is shown with this afghan. do you have that pattern? i cant find it on this site. Thanks Lucille

aubu1964 9524488

Apr 13, 2013

This pattern looks hard to do

Lisa

Oct 18, 2013

The pattern is very easy, its quite basic, with only colour changes in it.

lindagreen2909 315 5407

Feb 16, 2013

I am having trouble finding the yarn for the Sherbet Surprise Afgan. Is there a kit available?

FaveCrafts Editor JL

Feb 18, 2013

Hi Linda, I would suggest visiting CutRateCrafts.com for great deals on yarn and a wide selection.

Lisa

Oct 18, 2013

I've made several of these, and I found all the yarn at Walmart.

reneehuenemann 646 4132

Feb 12, 2013

How can I adjust this pattern so it will be a baby blanket? I'm thinking 40 x 40 inches?

Lisa

Oct 18, 2013

For a baby blanket, i would suggest cutting everything down by 2/3's. Divide your yarn amounts by 3, your cast on by 3 and the width of rows by 3 and use the 1/3 result as your guide/pattern. hopw this helps.

pmd19401 8736358

Jan 06, 2013

Is there any way to avoid cutting the yarn each time you add a new color

Lisa

Oct 18, 2013

no there really isn't, if you try to carry the colours up the side, it will cause the whole thing to pucker up. hope this helps.

meredithschulz 572 8555

Jan 05, 2013

I made this afghan using a kit that I bought. It is very pretty.

Cjcrile 1821428

Aug 24, 2013

Where did you get your kit?