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Nice and light for those cool summer nights and rainy days.
[Note: several readers have asked about the use of markers in this pattern. The abbreviation "pM" , for place marker, usually indicates that you place the marker when instructed to do so, then slip the marker each subsequent row until the instrux tell you to remove it. If it never indicates removal, just continue to the end of the pattern. Be sure to SLIP the marker, b/c if it becomes knitted in, you might not be able to get it out.]
Bernat has just issued a new free pattern for a new afghan style – the Wrap-ghan! It’s an afghan with sleeves, for keeping warm and still having freedom of movement in arms and hands. They’ve designed one in crochet and one in knit. Would this qualify as the world’s largest sweater?
Light and lacy and perfect for those cool summer nights. Click below for this pattern and many others.
pattern
This is a fairly complicated pattern, but the results are worth the patience and effort. If you run into problems, see the comments below, which contain suggestions.
From my collection of 50’s and 60’s patterns given to me by my mother in law. Click on the images to enlarge. This afghan’s a classic.
I made one of these in dusty rose last year, and am now working on one in a heavier weight pale green yarn for a friend having a baby in Italy.
This clever pattern can be made with bulky, worsted or DK weight yarn. Choose needle size appropriate for your yarn.
http://www.knitlist.com/00gift/round-baby-blanket.htm
