Modern Minimalist Striped Afghan Free Pattern

Modern Minimalist Striped Afghan Free Pattern

Discover the elegance of simplicity with this Modern Minimalist Striped Afghan, featuring a soft muted vintage color palette. Perfect for adding a touch of contemporary style to any living space, this blanket is not only a cozy addition to your home but also a rewarding project for beginners and experienced knitters alike.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK weight yarn in soft muted vintage colors: dusty rose, sage green, antique cream, and faded lavender.
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) knitting needles.
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Begin by casting on 180 stitches using the antique cream yarn. Make sure your stitches are not too tight to allow for a comfortable edge.
2. Border:
   • Rows 1-10: Knit every row to create a garter stitch border. This will give your blanket a nice finished edge.
3. Begin Stripes:
   • Row 11: Switch to dusty rose yarn and knit across all 180 stitches.
   • Row 12: Purl across all 180 stitches.
   • Repeat Rows 11-12 for a total of 10 rows (5 stripes of dusty rose).
4. Continue with Sage Green:
   • Switch to sage green yarn.
   • Repeat Rows 11-12 for another 10 rows (5 stripes of sage green).
5. Return to Antique Cream:
   • Switch back to antique cream yarn.
   • Repeat Rows 11-12 for another 10 rows (5 stripes of antique cream).
6. Next is Faded Lavender:
   • Switch to faded lavender yarn.
   • Repeat Rows 11-12 for another 10 rows (5 stripes of faded lavender).
7. Continue Alternating Colors:
   • Continue to alternate colors in the sequence of dusty rose, sage green, antique cream, and faded lavender, each for 10 rows, until the blanket measures approximately 60 inches in length.
8. Finish the Blanket:
   • Once your blanket reaches the desired length, finish with 10 rows of garter stitch using the antique cream yarn.
9. Bind Off:
   • Bind off all stitches loosely to ensure the edge is not tight.
10. Weave in Ends:
    • Using a tapestry needle, weave in all loose ends securely to finish your blanket.

Your finished afghan will measure approximately 50 inches wide by 60 inches long, featuring a series of horizontal stripes in soft muted vintage colors that create a calming and sophisticated look. Enjoy your beautiful new blanket!