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Oddball Sampler Afghan Square #10: Flower Power

Flower Power Afghan Square

Materials

I used 20gm of unknown 8 ply 100% Wool in dark blue, 25gm of Patons Fireside 8 ply 100% Wool in magenta (colour 3385) at approx 90 metres (105 yards) per 50gm ball and a scrap of anonymous 8 ply green 100% wool.

Tension

20sts and 28 rows to 4 inches (10cm) over st-st on 4.5mm needles, or needles needed to obtain gauge.

Abbreviations

st-st = stocking st

Technique

Cast on 47 sts and work the chart below in st-st using the intarsia technique.

Flower Power Intarsia Chart

Cast off neatly.

Embroider centre of flower using chain stitch.

Sew in all loose ends, and block.


Copyright © Sarah Bradberry, March 1998

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