Farmhouse Rustic Sunset Afghan - Free Pattern

Farmhouse Rustic Sunset Afghan - Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to your next crafting adventure! This Farmhouse Rustic Sunset Afghan is designed to bring warmth and a touch of modern farmhouse style to your home. With its beautiful blend of sunset tones and intricate colorwork stripes, this afghan is perfect for snuggling up on chilly evenings or adding a cozy accent to your decor. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to create a stunning piece that you can be proud of.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in warm sunset tones:
  • Deep orange
  • Burnt sienna
  • Golden yellow
  • Soft cream
• Needles/Hooks:
  • Size US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
  • Size H (5mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Knitting Instructions

1. Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 180 stitches using the deep orange yarn.
2. For the first four rows, knit all stitches to create a garter stitch border.
3. On Row 5, switch to burnt sienna yarn. Work the following pattern: *Knit 4, purl 4*; repeat from * to * across the row.
4. For Rows 6-8, repeat Row 5.
5. On Row 9, switch to golden yellow yarn. Work the following pattern: *Purl 4, knit 4*; repeat from * to * across the row.
6. For Rows 10-12, repeat Row 9.
7. On Row 13, switch to soft cream yarn. Work the following pattern: *Knit 4, purl 4*; repeat from * to * across the row.
8. For Rows 14-16, repeat Row 13.
9. Continue to repeat Rows 5-16 until the afghan measures approximately 60 inches in length.
10. Finish with 4 rows of garter stitch using deep orange yarn.
11. Bind off all stitches loosely to ensure a flexible edge.