FINISHED SIZE
- Approximately 34 inches-(86.3 cm) wide x 34 inches-(86.3 cm) long before fringe
YARN USED FOR SAMPLE
Sandnes Garn - Lanett
100% merino wool
1.75 ounces-(50 grams) — 214 yards-(194 m) each
NOTE: AFGHAN IS MADE USING TWO STRANDS OF YARN HELD TOGETHER THROUGHOUT.
Color A without fringe 5 balls with fringe 7 balls
Color B without fringe 4 balls with fringe 5 balls
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 or balls to purchase.
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SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZE
- size 9-(5.50 mm)
- size F-(3.75 mm) crochet hook (to pull fringe through afghan)
NOTIONS
- gauge ruler
- tapestry needle
GAUGE
- 15 stitches and 26 rows = 3.75 inch-(9.5 cm) (1 square) in seed stitch on size 9-(5.50 mm) needles using 2 strands of yarn held together
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