Autumn Afghan

If you need something to get you in the autumn mood to knit, how about this autumn afghan...fast, easy and it will keep you warm through the coming months.

SIZE: One Size
36 x 45 in. (91.5 x 114.5 cm)

MATERIALS
• 640-135 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Spice 2 Balls (A)
• 640-143 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Claret 2 Balls (B)
• 640-131 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Grass 2 Balls (C)
• 640-122 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Taupe 2 Balls (D)
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Additional Materials
Circular knitting needle size 19 (15 mm), 36 in. (91.5 cm) long

GAUGE:
6 sts + 8 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Moss st with 1 strand each of A and B held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
Moss Stitch (over an odd number of sts)
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Row 3: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 4: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Moss st.
NOTES:
Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.

AFGHAN
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 67 sts.
Rows 1-9: With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, work in Moss st.
Rows 10-18: With 1 strand each of B and C held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 19-27: With 1 strand each of C and D held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 28-36: With 1 strand each of A and D held tog, continue in Moss st as established.
Rows 37-72: Rep Rows 1-36.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.