Light Spectrum Afghan
Comforting and colorful, this Light Spectrum Afghan is sure to be a favorite in any household. The bright colors of this knit afghan pattern will make it a welcome addition to any room, and science fans will get a kick out of its name. Beginning knitters will love this simple knit throw pattern that offers an easy way to decorate a room and keep your family warm.
Knitting Needle Size11 or 8 mm
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Size:
About 48 x 50 in. (122 x 127 cm)
Materials:
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LION BRAND® SILKY TWIST (Art. #927)
- #207 Oatmeal 1 ball (A)
- #206 Cactus 1 ball (B)
- #201 Olive 1 ball (C)
- #214 Tangerine 1 ball (D)
- #209 Cherry Red 1 ball (E)
- #203 Paradise Pink 1 ball (F)
- #212 Purple Haze 1 ball (G)
- #211 Hyacinth 1 ball (H)
- #213 Amethyst 1 ball (I)
- #210 Ocean 1 ball (J)
- #204 Ash Mist 1 ball (K)
- #205 Teal 1 ball (L)
- or colors of your choice
- LION BRAND® knitting needles size 11 (8 mm)
- LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle
Gauge:
10 stitches + 16 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter stitch (knit every row).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Notes:
1. Panels are worked in Garter stitch (knit every row), changing color to create stripes. To change color, cut the old color leaving an end about 8 in. (20 cm) long, then begin working with new color, leaving a long tail on the new color as well. If you like, you may knot the old and new yarn tails together. When you have finished knitting the Panel, unknot the ends and weave them into the Panel.
2. 7 Panels are knit, then sewed together to make the Afghan.
3. Since this design does not include a border, you may wish to slip the first stitch of every row to keep the sides of the Panels neat.
PANEL #1 (make 4)
With A, cast on 17 stitches.
Knit for 6 rows.
Change to B and knit for 12 rows.
Change to C and knit for 12 rows.
Change to B and knit for 6 rows.
Change to C and knit for 6 rows.
Change to D and knit for 12 rows.
Change to E and knit for 12 rows.
Change to D and knit for 6 rows.
Change to E and knit for 6 rows.
Change to F and knit for 12 rows.
Change to G and knit for 12 rows.
Change to F and knit for 6 rows.
Change to G and knit for 6 rows.
Change to H and knit for 12 rows.
Change to I and knit for 12 rows.
Change to H and knit for 6 rows.
Change to I and knit for 6 rows.
Change to J and knit for 12 rows.
Change to K and knit for 12 rows.
Change to J and knit for 6 rows.
Change to K and knit for 6 rows.
Change to L and knit for 12 rows.
Bind off.
PANEL #2 (make 3)
With B, cast on 17 stitches.
Knit for 12 rows.
Change to A and knit for 6 rows.
Change to B and knit for 6 rows.
Change to C and knit for 12 rows.
Change to D and knit for 12 rows.
Change to C and knit for 6 rows.
Change to D and knit for 6 rows.
Change to E and knit for 12 rows.
Change to F and knit for 12 rows.
Change to E and knit for 6 rows.
Change to F and knit for 6 rows.
Change to G and knit for 12 rows.
Change to H and knit for 12 rows.
Change to G and knit for 6 rows.
Change to H and knit for 6 rows.
Change to I and knit for 12 rows.
Change to J and knit for 12 rows.
Change to I and knit for 6 rows.
Change to J and knit for 6 rows.
Change to K and knit for 12 rows.
Change to L and knit for 12 rows.
Change to K and knit for 6 rows.
Bind off.
Finishing:
Alternating Panels #1 and #2, sew long sides of Panels together.
Weave in ends.