Country Nights Afghan
**About the Design: ** This stunning afghan pattern is created using super bulky, single-ply roving yarn for quick and satisfying knitting! Perfect for those cozy evenings at home, the afghan features a beautiful combination of vertical strips, showcasing both a small cable and a large cable pattern. This design allows for easy portability, making it the ideal project to take with you wherever you go. Plus, the cable patterns are simple enough to memorize after just 3 or 4 large cable pattern repeats, making your knitting experience enjoyable and efficient.
I opted for natural grey shades in this design, ensuring the afghan seamlessly fits into a variety of home decor styles, from rustic to modern. However, don’t hesitate to personalize it! Consider substituting in rich hues like garnet, denim, or forest green to match your own aesthetic preferences and elevate your home decor. With just a few evenings’ work, you can create a classic, cozy piece that adds warmth to any space!
Yarn: For this afghan, I recommend using Bartlettyarns Fisherman Bulky, with 80 yd/4 oz skeins: you will need 4 skeins each of Lt. Sheep Grey and Med. Sheep Grey, along with 6 skeins of Dark Sheep Grey. Additionally, you will need 1 skein of Bartlettyarns 2-ply worsted weight yarn (210 yd / 4 oz hanks) in Med. Sheep Grey for seaming. These luxurious yarns guarantee a soft and inviting texture that you will love to curl up under.
Gauge: Achieve the perfect fit with a gauge of 12 stitches and 14 rows = 4” (10cm) in pattern stitch, and 9 stitches and 13 rows = 4” (10cm) in stockinette stitch, using size 11 needles or the size that gives you the desired gauge. Proper gauge is essential for ensuring the afghan turns out both beautiful and functional.
Substitute Yarn Weight: If you’re looking for alternatives, you can use super bulky yarn or even combine 2 strands of chunky-bulky yarn to achieve a similar effect.
Happy Knitting! Get ready to create a masterpiece that’s not only beautiful but also warm and functional. Enjoy the process and watch as your afghan comes to life with each stitch! - Dawn
