Aran Afghan and Pillows
Afghan and pillows
Aran Afghan and Pillows
AFGHAN
Approximate Size: 49 x 65 inches
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN27—70 yd. skeins Natural
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J
GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch
PANEL No. 1(Make 2): Cast on 23 sts.1st ROW: K 1, P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * 3 times, ending K 1, P 1, K 1.2nd ROW: P 1, K 1, P 21, K 1, P 1.3rd ROW: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * 3 times, then K 1 P 1, K 1.4th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 19, K 1 P 1. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until panel is 64 inches long ending with 4th pattern row. Bind off.
CENTER PANEL(Make 1)
GAUGE: 3 stockinette sts = 1 inch
Cast on 45 sts.1st ROW: P 1, K 1, P 5, sl next 2 sts on dpn, hold in front of work, K next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 5, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 5, cable twist over next 4 sts, P 5, K 1 P 1.2nd ROW: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5 P 1, K 1; in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), repeat from * once, then K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (47 sts on needles).3rd ROW: P 1, K 1, P 3, sl next 2 sts on dpn and hold in back of work, K next 2 sts, then P the 2 sts from dpn (right twist), slip next 2 sts on dpn and hold in front of work, P next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from dpn (left twist), P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, work right twist over next 4 sts, work left twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1.4th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, P next 3 sts tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (45 sts on needle).5th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, Left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, right twist over next 4 sts, P 4, left twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1.6th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, then in next st K 1, P 1, K 1,* P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (47 sts).7th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn over next st (Popcorn: * K in front loop of st, K in back loop of st, leave st on needle, repeat from * once, drop st from needle, then starting with 2nd loop on right needle, slip over 1st loop, continue slipping loops one at a time until 1 st remains), P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 1, K 2, P 3, popcorn st in next st, P 4, K 2, P 1, K 1, P 1.8th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 1, P 1, K 1 (45 sts).9th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 11, K 1, P 1, left twist over next 4 sts, P 4, right twist over next 4 sts, P 1, K 1, P 1.10th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 2, K 4, P 2, K 3, P 1, K 1 (47 sts).11th ROW: P 1, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts,right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 13, K 1, P 3, left twist over next 4 sts, right twist over next 4 sts, P 3, K 1, P 1.12th ROW: K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, P 3 tog, repeat from * once, K 1, P 1, K 5, P 4, K 5, P 1, K 1 (45 sts). Repeat from 1st to 12th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending with 1st pattern row, bind off.
PANEL NO. 2(Make 2)
GAUGE: 3 seed sts = 1 inch
Cast on 42 sts.1st ROW: * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 4 times, P 1, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 8, K 2, P 2, K 2, P 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 4 times.2nd ROW: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, slip next st on dpn and hold in front of work, K next st, then K st from dpn (left twist), P 2, slip next 4 sts on dpn, hold in back of work, K next 4 sts, then K 4 sts from dpn (cable twist), P 2, slip next st on dpn, hold in back of work, K next st, then K st from dpn (right twist), P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 1.3rd ROW: Repeat 1st row.4th ROW: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 8, P 2, K 2, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1.5th ROW: Repeat 1st row.6th ROW: P 1, K 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * 3 times, K 1, P 2, left twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 8, P 2, right twist over next 2 sts, P 2, K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from last * 3 times, K 1, P 1.7th ROW: Repeat 1st row.8th ROW: Repeat 4th row.9th ROW: Repeat 1st row.10th ROW: Repeat 6th row.11th ROW: Repeat 1st row.12th ROW: Repeat 4th row.13th ROW: Repeat 1st row.14th ROW: Repeat 2nd row.15th ROW: Repeat 1st row.16th ROW: Repeat 4th row. Repeat from 1st to 16th row for pattern until panel measures 64 inches, ending with 14th pattern row. Bind off.
FINISHING: Block each strip to measurements. Weave panels tog as follows: Weave panel No. 1 to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to center panel; weave free edge of center panel to panel No. 2; weave free edge of panel No. 2 to panel No. 1.
EDGE: Attach yarn in any corner; working along short side, * ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat from * to next corner; working along long side, * ch 1, skip 1 row, sl st in next row, repeat from * to next corner; complete remaining sides in same manner, join.2nd ROUND: * Ch 1, sl st in same space, repeat from * twice, * ch 1, working in back loop of sts, sl st in next ch 1, repeat from last * to next corner, repeat from beg all around, join, cut yarn.
Skein of yarn
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS
Pillow 1
Aran Pillow #1
Approximate size: 18 x 18 inches
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN3—70 yd. skeins Natural½ yd. Lining MaterialKapok or Shredded Foam Rubber for filling
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10½ OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch
Cast on 71 sts.1st ROW: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * in next st K 1, P 1, K 1 (3 sts in 1 st), P 3 tog, repeat from * to within last 10 sts, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1; then K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3.2nd ROW: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 57, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3.3rd ROW: K 3, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 1, * P 3 tog, in next st K 1, P 1, K 1, repeat from * to within last 12 sts, P 3 tog, K 1, P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3.4th ROW: P 3, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 55, K 1, P 3, K 1, P 3. Repeat these 4 rows for pattern until section measures 18 inches. Bind off.
FINISHING: Block section. Cut lining ½ inch larger than knitted section. Sew 3 sides. Fill with kapok or shredded foam rubber. Sew opening closed. Sew knitted section in position.
Pillow 2
Aran Pillow #2
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 18 x 19 inches
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN4—70 yd. skeins Natural
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 10 OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
1 Double Pointed Knitting Needle
GAUGE: 4 sts = 1 inch
Cast on 72 sts.1st ROW: K 2, * P 2nd st, leave on needle, P next st and sl both sts off needle (P cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K 1 (this completes P cross st section), P 2, K 11, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 11, P 2, work P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2.2nd ROW: P 2, * K 2nd st from back and leave st on needle, K skipped st in usual manner and sl both sts off needle (K cross st), repeat from * 4 times, K 1 (this completes K cross st section), K 2, P 3, work 5 sts in next st as follows: K 1, YO, K 1, YO, K 1; P 3, work 5 sts in next st as before, P 3, K 2, P 2, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl next 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 3,
5 sts in next st as before, P 3, 5 sts in next st, P 3, K 2, work K cross st over next 11 sts, P 2.3rd ROW: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 5, K 3, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2.4th ROW: P 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 5, P 3, K 2, K cross st over next 11 sts, P 2.5th ROW: K 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 3, P 2, P cross st over next 11 sts, K 2.6th ROW: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, P 2, sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in back of work, K 3, then K 3 sts from dpn, sl 3 sts to dpn and hold in front of work, K 3, then K 3 from dpn, P 2, K 2, P 5, 5 sts in next st, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2.7th ROW: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, P 5, K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2.8th ROW: P 2, K cross st over 11 sts, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, P 2, K 12, P 2, K 2, P 5, K 5, P 5, K 2, K cross st over 11 sts, P 2.9th ROW: K 2, P cross st over 11 sts, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, K 2, P 12, K 2, P 2, K 5, sl 1, P 4 tog, p.s.s.o., K 5, P 2, P cross st over 11 sts, K 2. Repeat 2nd through 9th rows for pattern until pillow section measures 19 inches ending with last pattern row. Bind off.
FINISHING: Block and steam to measure. Complete lining same as pillow No. 1 on page7.