Amish Loom Afghan

Should you have asked Santa for an Amish Loom to try your hand at loomed knitting (weaving), here is a great pattern to get you started. Have a happy and safe holiday!
SIZE: One Size
About 32 x 35 in. (81.5 x 89 cm), not including fringe

MATERIALS
• 790-395 Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Meadow 1 Ball (A)
• 790-312 Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Edwardian 1 Ball (B)
• Amish Loom
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 (for casting off and fringe)
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
5 1/2 single wraps = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the
gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials
specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4
in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a
larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:
Follow instructions provided in the Loom manual for how to cast on, join new color
and cast off.

AFGHAN
With A and using all pegs, cast on. Following loom manual directions for Single Wrap method, work 16 rows with A.
Change to B. Continuing to work Single Wrap, work 6 rows with B.
Change to A and work 18 rows.
Change to B and work 9 rows.
Change to A and work 18 rows.
Change to B and work 4 rows.
Change to A and work 22 rows.
Cast off loosely.

FINISHING
Fringe
Cut 2 strands of yarn about 27 in. (68.5 cm) long. Hold strands together and fold in half. Use crochet hook to draw fold through edge of piece, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through this loop. Pull to tighten. Make 46 fringe along each end of Afghan. Knot end of each fringe. Weave in ends.

Vertigo Afghan

Round and Round you knit, color after color...starting in the middle and working out to the edge...once you're done, this blanket will keep you warm, I pledge!

SIZE: One Size
Approximately 64 in. (162.5 cm) square. Since piece is not a perfect square, measurement is based on row gauge. Measurement of piece will vary greatly depending on where measurement is taken.
MATERIALS
• 620-098 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Natural Heather 1 Ball (A
• 620-403 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Mushroom 1 Ball (B)
• 620-126 Lion Brand Wool-Ease: Chocolate Brown 2 Balls (C)
• 620-138 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Cranberry 1 Ball (D)
• 620-139 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Dark Rose Heather 1 Ball (E)
• 620-104 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Blush Heather 1 Ball (F)
• 620-171 Lion Brand Wool-Ease: Gold1 Ball (G)
• 620-177 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Loden 1 Ball (H)
• 620-107 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Blue Heather 1 Ball (J)
• 620-123 Lion Brand Wool-Ease®: Seaspray 1 Ball (K)
• Double-Pointed Needles - Size 8
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
· Size 8 (5 mm) circular needle 16 in. (40 cm) long
· Size 8 (5 mm) circular needle 24 in. (60 cm) long
· Size 8 (5 mm) circular needle 36 in. (91 cm) long
GAUGE:
18 sts and 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) over St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it
takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
M1 (make 1 st) Knit rows Insert left needle from front to back under horizontal strand between st just worked and next st on left needle. Knit this strand through back loop to twist it.
M1 (make 1 st) Purl rows Insert left needle from back to front under horizontal strand between st just worked and next st on left needle. Purl this strand through front loop to twist it.

NOTES:
Many different lengths of circular needles are called for since throw begins with very few sts and ends with very many.
THROW
Beg at center with A and double pointed needles (dpn), cast on 8 sts. Divide evenly on 4 dpns with 2 sts on each needle. Join, taking care not to twist sts and mark beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: * K2, M1; rep from * to end of rnd - 12 sts.
Rnd 3: * K3, M1; rep from * to end of rnd - 16 sts.
Rnds 4-6: Cont in this manner, knitting 1 st more before each M1 every rnd (4 sts are increased every row) -28 sts after Rnd 6.
Color Rnd 1: Change to B and work rnds as before, inc 4 sts each rnd with 1 more st before M1 - 32 sts.
Color Rnd 2: * P8, M1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Color Rnds 3- 6: Cont as in this manner, purling 1 st more before each M1 every rnd.
Color Rnd 7: * K13, M1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Color Rnds 8- 12: Continue in this manner, knitting 1 st more before each M1 every rnd.
Repeat Color Rnds 1-12 in each color as in color sequence as follows: C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, H, E, F, A, B, C.
Knit Color Rnds 1 and Color Rnds 7-12, purl Color Rnds 2-6. This alternates color stripes in St st and Rev St st. Always work 1 stitch more before each M1 every rnd. Change needle lengths as needed to accommodate number of sts. After working last Color Rnds 1-12 in C, cont with C in garter st (p 1 rnd, k 1 rnd) for 5 rnds.
Bind off all sts loosely in knit.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Autumn Afghan

If you need something to get you in the autumn mood to knit, how about this autumn afghan...fast, easy and it will keep you warm through the coming months.

SIZE: One Size
36 x 45 in. (91.5 x 114.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 640-135 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Spice 2 Balls (A)
• 640-143 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Claret 2 Balls (B)
• 640-131 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Grass 2 Balls (C)
• 640-122 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Taupe 2 Balls (D)
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 19 (15 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm) long

GAUGE:
6 sts + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Moss st with 1 strand each of A and B held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Moss Stitch (over an odd number of sts)
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Row 3: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 4: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Moss st.
NOTES:
Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

AFGHAN
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 67 sts.
Rows 1-9: With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, work in Moss st.
Rows 10-18: With 1 strand each of B and C held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 19-27: With 1 strand each of C and D held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 28-36: With 1 strand each of A and D held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 37-72: Rep Rows 1-36.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Scarf Afghan

This afghan is made in 6 scarves, (strips), so it's a portable summer project that you can take anywhere. You can exchange your scrap yarn for the yarn listed below... have fun with it!

SIZE: One Size
About 36 x 72 in. (91.5 x 183 cm)
MATERIALS
• 620-188 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Paprika 2 Balls (A)
• 620-138 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Cranberry 1 Ball (B)
• 620-152 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Oxford Grey 1 Ball (C)
• 640-149 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Charcoal 1 Ball (D)
• 640-135 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Spice 2 Balls (E)
• 640-143 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Claret 1 Ball (F)
• 790-409 Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Bourbon 1 Ball (G)
• 790-408 Lion Brand Homespun Yarn: Wild Fire 1 Ball (H)
• 860-170 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Pea Green 1 Ball (I)
• 860-127 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Espresso 1 Ball (J)
• 860-134 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Terracotta 2 Balls (K)
• 860-133 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Brick 2 Balls (L)
• 450-122 Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn: Caffe 2 Balls (M)
• 320-126 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: Chocolate 1 Ball (N)
• 320-134 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: Copper 1 Ball (O)
• 630-127 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Walnut 2 Balls (P)
• 630-135 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Spice 1 Ball (Q)
• 630-152 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Charcoal 1 Ball (R)
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
• Knitting Needles- Size 13 [9 mm]
• Cable Needles (Set of 2)
• Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE: Exact gauge is not important to this project

STITCH EXPLANATION:
3/3 LC (3 over 3 left cross) Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, then k3 from cable needle.
Kfb (k into front and back) Knit into front and then back of same st to increase one st.

PATTERN STITCHES
Basket Weave I (multiple of 8 sts + 4)
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Rows 2, 4 and 6: P4, *k4, p4; rep from * across.
Rows 3 and 5: K4, *p4, k4; rep from * across.
Row 7: Knit.
Rows 8 and 10: Rep Row 3.
Rows 9 and 11: Rep Row 2.
Row 12: Rep Row 3.
Rep Rows 1-12 for Basket Weave I.

Basket Weave II (multiple of 8 sts)
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Rows 2-6: *K4, p4; rep from * across.
Row 7: Knit.
Rows 8-12: *P4, k4; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-12 for Basket Weave II.

Cable Pattern 1 (13 sts + 3)
Row 1 (RS): K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, p2, k6, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl.
Rows 2, 4, and 6: P1tbl, k1, p1tbl, k2, p6, k2, p1tbl, k1, p1tbl.
Row 3: K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl.
Rows 5 and 7: Rep Row 1.
Row 8: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Cable Pattern 1.

Cable Pattern 2 (multiple of 13 sts + 3)
Row 1 (RS): K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, *p2, k6, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, rep from * once.
Rows 2, 4, and 6: P1tbl, k1, p1tbl, *k2, p6, k2, p1tbl, k1, p1tbl, rep from * once.
Row 3: K1tbl, p1, k1tbl, *p2, 3/3 LC, p2, k1tbl, p1, k1tbl, rep from * once.
Rows 5 and 7: Rep Row 1.
Row 8: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Cable Pattern 2.

Seed Stitch (over an odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for Seed St.

Two-Color Pattern (multiple of 4 sts + 1)
Setup Row (WS): With first color, purl.
Row 1 (RS): With second color, k1, *sl 1 wyib, sl 1 wyif, sl 1 wyib, k1, rep from * across.
Row 2: With second color, p1, *sl 3 wyib, p1, rep from * across.
Row 3: With first color, knit.
Row 4: With first color, purl.
Row 5: With second color, k1, *sl 1 wyib, insert needle from front under long B strand of Row 2 and k
next st, sl 1 wyib, k1, rep from * across.
Row 6: With second color, k1, *sl 1 wyif, p1, sl 1 wyif, k1, rep from * across.
Rows 7 and 8: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Row 9: With second color, k1, *sl 1 wyib, k1, rep from * across.
Row 10: Rep Row 6.
Row 11: With second color, k1, *sl 1 wyif, k1, rep from * across.
Row 12: With second color, p1, *sl 1 wyif, p1, rep from * across.
Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Row 15: With second color, k1, *sl 1 wyif, k1, rep from * across.
Row 16: With second color, purl.
Rows 17 and 18: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rep Rows 1-18 for Two-Color Pattern.

NOTES:
1. Afghan edges are designed to curl along some of the pattern stitches.
2. The stitch count will change when increases and decreases are worked to accommodate individual pattern stitches.
3. For Two-Color Pattern, carry color not in use along side of work.

AFGHAN
STRIPE SEQUENCES
Stripe 1
Beg with a knit row, work in St st, changing color as follows:
Rows 1 and 2: D.
Row 3: E.
Rows 4 and 5: D.
Row 6: F.
Rows 7 and 8: D.
Rows 9: F.
Rows 10-18: Rep Rows 1-9.
Rep Rows 1-18 for Stripe 1.

Stripe 2
Beg with a knit row, work in St st, changing color as follows:
Rows 1-2: R.
Row 3: Q.
Rows 4-5: R.
Row 6: P.
Rep Rows 1-6 for Stripe 2.

STRIP I
With A and smallest needles, cast on 28 sts. With A, work in Basket Weave I until piece measures about 15 in. (38 cm) from beg, end with a Row 1 or 7.
Next Row (WS): Join B and work Setup Row of Two-Color Pattern across to last st, kfb (k into front and then back of same st to increase 1 st) in last st – 29 sts.
With B as first color and A as second color, rep Rows 1-18 of Two-Color Pattern until piece measures 36 in. (91.5 cm) from beg, end with a Row 4, 8, 14, 16 or 18 of Two-Color pattern.
Change to C.
Next Row (RS): With C, work Row 1 of Basket Weave I to last 2 sts, k2tog – 28 sts. Continue in Basket Weave I
until piece measures about 54 in. (137 cm) from beg, end with a Row 6 or 12.
Change to A.
Next Row (RS): With A, work Row 1 of Seed St across to last 2 sts, k2tog – 27 sts. Continue in Seed St until piece measures about 72 in. (183 cm) from beg. Bind off. Place marker on bound-off edge.

STRIP II
With D and largest needles, cast on 16 sts. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) and Stripe 1 until piece measures about 12 in. (30.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Change to F. With F, rep Rows 1-8 of Cable Pattern 1 until piece measures about 36 in. (91.5 cm) from beg, end with Row 2 or 8 of Cable Pattern 1.
Change to E. With E, work in Basket Weave I until piece measures about 72 in. (183 cm) from beg, end with a Row
6 or 12. Bind off. Place marker on bound-off edge.

STRIP III
With G and medium-size needles, cast on 16 sts. With G, work in St st for 6 in. (15 cm),
Change to H, and work in St st for 9 in. (23 cm).
Change to G, and work in St st for 6 in. (15 cm).
Change to H, and work in St st for 9 in. (23 cm).
Change to G, and work in St st for 24 in. (61 cm).
Change to H, and work in St st for 9 in. (23 cm).
Change to G, and work in St st for 9 in. (23 cm). Bind off. Place marker on bound-off edge.

STRIP IV
With I and smallest needles, cast on 33 sts. Place marker on cast-on edge.
Row 1 (WS): Work Setup Row of Two-Color Pattern.
With I as first color and J as second color, rep Rows 1-18 of Two-Color Pattern until piece measures about 18 in. (46 cm) from beg, end with a Row 4, 8, 14, 16 or 18.
Change to K.
Next Row (RS): With K, k2tog, k to end of row – 32 sts. Beg with Row 2, work in Basket Weave II until piece measures about 36 in. (91.5 cm) from beg, end with a Row 6 or 12.
Change to L.
Next Row (RS): With L, work Row 1 of Seed St across to last st, kfb of last st – 33 sts. Work in Seed St until piece measures about 54 in. (137 cm) from beg, end with a RS row.
Next Row (WS): Change to K, work Setup Row of Two-Color Pattern. With K as first color and L as second color, rep Rows 1-18 of Two-Color Pattern until piece measures about 72 in. (183 cm) from beg, end with a Row 4, 8, 14, or 18. Bind off.

STRIP V
With M and medium-size needles, cast on 20 sts. Place marker on cast-on edge. With M, work in St st for 12 in.
(30.5 cm).
Change to N, and work in St st for 6 in. (15 cm).
Change to M, and work in St st for 24 in. (61 cm).
Change to O, and work in St st for 6 in. (15 cm).
Change to M, and work in St st for 12 in. (30.5 cm).
Change to O, and work in St st for 6 in. (15 cm).
Change to M, and work in St st for 6 in. (15 cm). Bind off.

STRIP VI
With P and medium-size needles, cast on 29 sts. Place marker on cast-on edge. With P, work in Seed St until piece measures about 18 in. (46 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Change to Q. With Q, rep Rows 1-8 of Cable Pattern 2 until piece measures about 42 in. (106.5 cm) from beg, end with a Row 2 or 8 of Cable Pattern 2.
Change to R.
Next Row (RS): Work in St st and Stripe 2 until piece measures about 60 in. (152.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Change to P.
Next Row (RS): With P, work Row 1 of Basket Weave I to last 2 sts, k2tog – 28 sts. Continue in Basket Weave I until piece measures about 72 in. (183 cm) from beg, end with a Row 6 or 12. Bind off.

FINISHING
Arrange Strips side by side from left to right in order from Strip I – Strip VI with marked ends of strips at same end of Afghan (Strips I-III are marked at bound-off edge, Strips IV-VI are marked at cast-on edge). Sew Strips together.
Weave in ends.

Bells Lake Afghan

I find even in summer, in the house, I can get a chill while knitting or watching a movie. I still grab a wrap or a throw to put around me. Make this afghan in your room's color scheme and keep it close while the AC is blasting!

SIZE: One Size
36 x 45 in. (91.5 x 114.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 640-135 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Spice
2 Balls (A)
• 640-143 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Claret
2 Balls (B)
• 640-178 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Cilantro
2 Balls (C)
• 640-122 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Taupe
2 Balls (D)
•Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
•Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 19 (15 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm) long

GAUGE:
6 sts + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Moss st with 1 strand each of A and B held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Moss Stitch (over an odd number of sts)
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Row 3: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 4: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Moss st.
NOTES:
Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

AFGHAN:
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 67 sts.
Rows 1-9: With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, work in Moss st.
Rows 10-18: With 1 strand each of B and C held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 19-27: With 1 strand each of C and D held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 28-36: With 1 strand each of A and D held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 37-72: Rep Rows 1-36. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Weekend Lapghan

A great throw for your sofa or favorite chair!

SIZE: One Size 46 x 60 in. (117 x 152.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 640-402 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick Yarn: Wheat 6 Balls
•Knitting Needles - Size 50 [25 mm] ('Speed Stix')
•Crochet Hook - Size P-15
•Large-Eye Blunt Needle
•Additional Materials- 11 in. (28 cm) piece of cardboard

GAUGE: 9 sts = 8 in. (20.5 cm) in pattern. GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

LAPGHAN
Cast on 53 sts. Row 1: K3, *yarn over, slip 1, k1, pass slipped st over, rep from * across row. Rep Row 1 until a total of 80 rows have been worked. Piece should measure about 60 in. (152.5 cm) from beginning. Bind off.

FINISHING
Fringe
Wrap yarn around cardboard and cut 162 strands of yarn approximately 22 in. (56 cm) long. For each fringe, hold 3 strands of yarn together and fold in half. Use crochet hook to draw fold through edge of Lapghan, forming a loop. Pull ends of Fringe through this loop. Pull to tighten. Make Fringe in every other stitch along top and lower edges of Lapghan. Trim Fringe ends evenly. Weave in ends.