Easy Knit Zigzag Afghan WR1682

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Skill Level: Easy

Designed by Jodi Snyder.

Afghan measures 48" by 56".

RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 3 Skeins 0313 Aran CA, 2 skeins each 0400 Grey Heather CB, 0336 Warm Brown CC and 0365 Coffee CD.
Knitting Needles: 10mm [US 15].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 10 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4" in St st with double strand. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

NOTE: Use 2 strands of the same color held together throughout.

SQUARE 1 (Make 14): With CB, cast on 20 sts. Work in St st, begin K row, for 5", end P row. With CA, K 1 row. With CA, work in Rev St st for 3". Bind off.

SQUARE 2 (Make 14): Work same as Square 1, but use CC for 5" of St st.

SQUARE 3 (Make 14): Work same as Square 1, but use CD for 5" of St st.

FINISHING: Arrange squares in diagonal rows as shown in photograph, placing Rev St st at side and top of square. Sew together. Weave in ends.


ABBREVIATIONS: CA = Color A; CB = Color B; CC = Color C; CD = Color D; K = knit; mm = millimeters; St st = Stockinette st (knit 1 row, purl 1 row); Rev St st = Reverse stockinette stitch (purl on right side rows, knit on wrong side).

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