Argyle Afghan by Marilyn Mezer

Argyle Afghan

Crochet
September 2001
Aran (8 wpi) ?
7 stitches = 2 inches
in afghan stitches
6.0 mm (J)
5.0 mm (H)
3831 yards (3503 m)
56" x 59"
English

This is an afghan/tunisian crochet pattern, featuring both argyle and cable panels. The argyle design is cross-stitched. Note: this booklet calls Aspen Soft and Canadiana Worsted and Sport weight, respectively; Ravelry’s database calls them Aran and Worsted.

Finished Size: 56 x 59 inches (142 x 150 cm), not including tassels.

Yarn: Aspen Soft Bernat Art. 164073 by Spinrite, or worsted yarn:

  • 46 oz. Natural Neps #5900 (tweed)

Canadiana Art. 710 by Coats Patons, or sport yarn (used for cross-stitching):

  • 14 oz. Dk. Brown #109
  • 7 oz. Rust #165
  • 3-1/2 oz. Tan #153
  • 3-1/2 oz. Aqua #45
  • 3-1/2 oz. Gold #81

Other Materials:

  • Size J afghan hook
  • H hook

Gauge: With J afghan hook and worsted yarn: 7 afghan sts = 2 inches; 10 afghan st rows = 3 inches; 8 afghan st rows worked in cable pattern = 3 inches.