Traveling Knit Afghan Square #17
Introducing: the Traveling Afghan Square #17
I am so excited to share with you all my square for the Traveling Afghan project hosted by Lion Brand Yarn and Two of Wands!
If you have't heard about this project before, it's a year long collaborative effort among 48 knitting and crochet designers all over the world. Each maker designs a 10 x 10 square, shares a bit about themselves, and then passes it on to the next designer to do the same. Knitters all over the world can follow along and make their own blanket at home!
There is a crochet version as well and although I am not taking part in designing that blanket, it looks absolutely amazing.
One of the things I love most about this project is that it brings us all together and really feels like a community effort. Each designer has a story just as each square is unique and different. Each is beautiful alone but together they are transformed into a piece of art that provides comfort and warmth, isn't that beautifully poetic? This project was planned back in 2019 but it turns out collaborating on this blanket and bringing the knitting and crochet community together was exactly what we needed for 2020.
If you have been following along and are ready to make square #17, scroll down to the free pattern.
Heres a look at the Traveling Knit Afghan as of August 20, 2020.
Scroll down to find links to the other 16 squares that are currently released, and the list of designers still to add their square over the remainder of the year.
Traveling Afghan Squares Currently Released:
Square #1: January 6, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Two of Wands
Square #2: January 25, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Nomad Stitches
Square #3: February 4, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from The Queen Stitch
Square #4: February 24, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from The Knitbrooks
Square #5: March 9, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from All About Ami
Square #6: March 19, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Knitatude
Square #7: April 2, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Christie Bodden Designs
Square #8: April 14, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Hanks and Needles
Square #9: April 27, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Designs by Phanessa
Square #10: Revealed May 12, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Whistle and Wool
Square #11: Revealed May 25, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Gorilla Knits
Square #12: Revealed June 13, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from JELLYknitting
Square #13: Revealed June 17, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Evelyn and Peter
Square #14: Revealed July 3, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Mama in a Stitch
Square #15: Revealed July 27, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Yarn Hooks Needles
Square #16: Revealed August 3, 2020 CLICK HERE for the pattern from Fifty Four Ten Studio
Square #17: Revealed August 20, 2020, Scroll down to view my pattern
My Design
My square is knit using a modified Seafoam Stitch design
The inspiration behind my square was the lakes that are so abundant here in Minnesota. It seems like all of our seasonal activities revolve around the lake. In the summer we love boating, fishing, and swimming. In the winter we use the lake for ice skating, cross country skiing, and ice fishing. This year, I have been spending more time outdoors and enjoying the nature around me.
Materials
- 78-79 yards (33-34g) Lion Brand Wool-Ease (shown in fisherman #099) or any worsted weight yarn of your choice
- Size US 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Tapestry Needle to weave ends
Gauge:
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on size US 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles
Abbreviations:
This pattern is written using U.S. English terminology
* = repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
K = knit
P = purl
RS = right side
REP = repeat
WS = wrong side
YO(s) = yarn over(s)
YO 2x = yarn over, twice
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 46 sts using cast on method of your choice.
1 (RS): knit.
2 (WS): knit.
3: k6, * YO, k1, YO, k1, YO 2X, k1, YO, k1, YO, k6. Rep from * to end of row.
4: knit, dropping all YOs from needle. [46 sts].
5: knit.
6: knit.
7: k1, * YO, k1, YO, k1, YO 2X, k1, YO, k1, YO, k6. Rep from * to end of row, ending last rep with k1.
8: knit, dropping all YOs from needle. [46 sts].
Repeat rows 1-8 six more times.
Then, repeat rows 1-6 once more.
Bind off in knit.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends to secure.
To block, soak in warm water and lay flat to dry using pins to hold a 10X10 shape if needed
CLICK HERE to download the printable pattern PDF
CLICK HERE to view the pattern on Ravelry
