Hue Shift Afghan

Available in both Worsted and Sport weight versions!

Discover the beauty of color with our Hue Shift Afghan knitting pattern! This delightful afghan is crafted using simple garter stitch mitered squares, elegantly finished with a contrasting dark border. The Hue Shift Afghan pattern offers a creative and engaging way to explore color combinations, blending a harmonious palette of eleven vibrant colors into a stunningly unique piece. Designed to be knitted in four larger sections that are effortlessly seamed together, each section starts at one corner, allowing you to pick up and knit additional mitered squares directly onto the existing work. This innovative approach, combined with the ease of garter stitch knitting, enables you to create a modern and visually striking motif with minimal effort! 

What makes the Hue Shift Afghan especially fascinating is its ability to transform your knitting experience. Although each mitered square is constructed using the same technique, the starting method varies depending on its location within the pattern. The very first square you cast on becomes one of the four essential corners of the afghan, from which four additional squares are expertly picked up and knitted in succession. As you progress, each subsequent row of squares is effortlessly knitted onto the previous row, culminating in a complete and beautifully cohesive section.


With finished measurements of 50" square for the sport weight version and an impressive 59" for the worsted weight version, this afghan is perfect for adding warmth and style to any space. Wrap yourself in the cozy comfort or gift it to a loved one—either way, it’s sure to be cherished!

Please note: Some colors used in the sample are no longer available. We’ve thoughtfully made substitution suggestions in the Kit Builder below to ensure you can create your own stunning version of this timeless piece.