“This spicy throw, knit in a linen stitch, was inspired by many sources-Navajo blankets, desert dawns, and Southwestern sunsets. Customize this textural and rustic design by changing the colors of the stripes to coordinate with your existing decor. the “Southwest Stunner” first appeared in the Fall ‘95 issue of Family Circle Easy Knitting. - from Family Circle Easy Afghans.

This pattern is rated for intermediate knitters. A circular needle is needed to accommodate all the stitches. The pattern requires 29 balls of yarn in 6 colors.