FINISHED SIZE
- Approximate size including scallop: 29 inches (73cm) wide x 38 inches (96.5 cm) long
- See size and weight options above-under DESIGN DETAILS
YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Rowan Yarns— Cashsoft dk
57% extra fine merino, 33% acrylic microfibre, 10% cashmere
5 balls Color A
4 balls Color B
1.75 ounces-(50 gram) skeins — 142 yards-(130 m) each
- In order for the afghan to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important.
- It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins to purchase. Approximately:
Color A-710 yards-(649 m)
Color B-568 yards-(519 m)
FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN
SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES
- Size 6-(4 mm) straight needles
- Size F-(3.75 mm) crochet hook
NOTIONS
- Tapestry needle
GAUGE
- 30 stitches in box stitch = 5.25 inches-(13.5 cm) wide 5.75 stitches = 1 inch-(2.54 cm)
- 38 rows in box stitch = 5.5 inches-(14 cm) long 7 rows = 1 inch-(2.54 cm)
(after blocking on size 6-(4 mm) needles
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