SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ Stripes
- Version I Limeade (46007) 4 balls
- Version II Citrus (46004) 4 balls
- Version III Beach (46006) 4 balls
- MEASUREMENTS: Approx 36" square, excluding tassels
- GAUGE: 5 sts = 4"
DIRECTIONS:
NOTES:Right side of project is facing at all times.
Working yarn' is held behind stitches throughout work.
Loops from working yarn are always pulled through stitches from back to front of work.
Start each new ball at beginning of color change, this prevents stripes from shifting.
Keep any extra yarn for tassels.
There are 52 loops per each color section. Only this number of loops will work for striping effect shown.
Determine beginning of color change and count exact amount of loops of that same color.
Count 52 loops for foundation row (noting yarn end is at far right and all loops are facing
upwards).
1st row: Working from left to right, pull 53rd loop (from 'working yarn') up through 52nd loop (last loop of foundation row) from behind to create a knit stitch. Pull next loop from working yarn up through next loop of foundation. Continue in this manner to end of row. Do not turn work. 52 stitches in row.
2nd row: Working from right to left, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last stitch worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
3rd row: Working from left to right, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through last stitch worked on previous row. *Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch. Repeat from * across to end of row. Do not turn.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until Afghan measures approximately 36", ending
on a 3rd row.
Bind off row: Working in same direction as last row, pull 2nd stitch through first stitch.
Pull 3rd st through 2nd st. Pull 4th st through 3rd st. Continue in this
manner to end of row. Cut last loop to create a yarn 'tail'. Tie to secure and weave in ends.
Bind off
TASSELS:
Cut base of loops carefully to create a straight length of yarn approx. 180" [457 cm] long (will be cut to make tassels).
Wrap yarn around a 7" piece of cardboard 30 times.
Tie securely at one end. Cut across other end.
Wrap yarn 6 times around tassel 1 1/2" from tied end.
Fasten securely. Attach Tassels at each corner of Blanket.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
St(s) = Stitch(es)