Plum Ripple Free Knit Pattern
Free knitting pattern for the Plum Ripple Afghan. An easy-level project featuring a beautiful wavy lace design using Red Heart With Love yarn. Perfect for beginners looking to create a large, cozy blanket.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED SIZE
Approx 48" x 64" (121.92 cm x 162.56 cm)
MATERIALS
Worsted weight yarn (4)
[100% acrylic, 5 ounces, 230 yards (141 grams, 211 meters) per skein]
8 skeins multi-color
Note: Photographed model made with Red Heart With Love #1942 Plum Jam
36" Size 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needle (or size required for gauge)
GAUGE
19 stitches = 4" (10.16 cm) in pattern
STITCH GUIDE
K: knit
K2 tog: knit 2 stitches together; decreases one stitch
YO: yarn over a needle; creates one stitch
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 234 stitches.
Note: Do not join; work back and forth in rows.
First Border
Rows 1 through 5: Knit across.
Main Section
Row 1 (right side): Knit across.
Row 2: Purl across.
Row 3: (K2tog) 3 times; *(YO, K1) 6 times, (K2tog) 6 times; repeat from * to last 12 stitches; (YO, K1) 6 times, (K2tog) 3 times.
Row 4: Knit.
Repeat Rows 1 through 4 until afghan measures about 61" from the cast on row, ending by working a Row 3.
Second Border
Rows 1 through 4: Knit across.
Finish off.
--- GLOSSARY ---
K: Knit
K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
YO: Yarn over
