Bold and Beautiful Scrap Afghan
Even if you've only been knitting for a few years, chances are you've got a good amount of scrap yarn piled up. Thanks to this simple knit afghan pattern, you can dwindle down that yarn stash by making a Bold and Beautiful Scrap Afghan. Designed using the log cabin knitting technique, this striking pattern creates colorful squares using strips of knit rectangles. Make a statement with this afghan that's as much a piece of art as it is a practical piece of home decor.
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)
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Lynn K
Jan 27, 2017
Thank you very much for this gorgeous free pattern! I have a huge collection of scraps and although I have crocheted many afghans I have never knitted one so I am really looking forward to making this beautiful design. We have just redecorated our teenage sons bedroom, he has asked me to make him a blanket and this one is going to be exactly right for him.
Mother Purl
May 22, 2014
This looks beautiful. I can hardly wait to finish my current project so I can start on this one.
buffypga 8952307
Mar 23, 2014
My horizontal gauge is right on, but my vertical gauge is too short. I've looked in 3 books and they all say that if you are doing squares, you have to be exact both ways. How can I do that? If I know looser my horizontal gauge will be wider?
Lisa
Aug 06, 2014
I frequently have this problem and have to change needles. Sometimes several times to get the gauge. hope this helps someone. happy knitting.
kathywieb 7760910
Sep 26, 2013
I would love to try this pattern but my anti virus keeps blocking the pattern, others beware. If you could check it out and resend, would appreciate it.
Lisa
Aug 13, 2014
If your anti virus is blocking the web site, than you must change your settings on your anti virus. if it is set too high it is simply blocking certain pop ups and not actually detecting viruses. in fact if its blocking you from getting there, it can't actually detect a virus without actually hitting the site. if its set to "high" its blocking just about anything with cookies, you can lower the setting to "medium" and still be entirely protected. hope this helps.
elx1 3389898
Jun 06, 2013
I made this fabulous Afghan for a Grandchild. About 118 thousand stitches!!!!!It looks amazing. I did use all new wool as I don't have a stash any more.. In the process of getting one! Using the left over odds and ends to knit a small cot rug..Wish I could post a photo just so I can show my afghan off.
cindysherwood58 83 39381
Apr 12, 2013
This pattern works up beautifully. I only changed the pattern to make all the squares match like a quilt. I love log cabin quilts and had been looking for a knitted pattern that looked like them.
elx1 3389898
Jun 06, 2013
Pity there is not a way to post photos....would love to see other completed patterns.
cindysherwood58 83 39381
Apr 12, 2013
I'm almost done with mine. I made all the squares the same, though. I love the pattern and intend on trying one with varigated or ombre yarn to see how that turns outl
momskii
Oct 31, 2012
I love this and it's great that it doesn't need to be finished all at once. I have a few others that I am working on for presents for this year.
katogirl
Oct 31, 2012
Love it - I can't pull up the pattern
Caitlin
Oct 31, 2012
Hi Katogirl, to access the pattern, first click on the link above that says "Click here for knitting pattern". Once that page loads, you'll find a linked pdf of the pattern when you click on the text that says: "FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD." I hope that helps!
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