Faceted Afghan: Knitting Pattern PDF

This knit afghan pattern is made up of individually knit blocks that are worked in the round from the outer edge toward the center. When joined, the raised "X" across each block creates the illusion of cabling. This pattern is simple, but rather time consuming.

This is one of the few projects where using self-striping yarn from multiple dye lots makes the finished product look even better.

What to Expect

Skills: basic knit and purl stitches, small circumference knitting in the round

Construction and Shaping: each block is knit from edge toward center, joining (seams)

Yarn Weight: worsted

Recommended Needle Size: US size 8 (5.0 mm) dpns

Finished Measurements: 44 inches wide x 55 inches long but can easily be made larger or smaller by adding more or less blocks

Pattern Length: 3 pages