[NFB-Krafters-Korner] knitters would you like to join us by making rectangles for our afghan?

[flowersandherbs at gmail.com]

Hi to all who are interested in knitting rectangles for our afghan. We are
making single rectangles that will be sewn together to raffle off at the
2020 national convention of the NFB.

If you wish to participate contact

Jeannette  <mailto:kutash-jm at comcast.net>   to be included on the list of
participants.  Then, once your rectangles are completed, contact    <mailto:
jillrossiter1 at gmail.com>  Jill to find out where to send your completed
rectangles.

Be advised that Jill must receive your rectangles no later than March first.

There is no minimum or maximum number of rectangles you must make. Make what
you can and then please send them along.



Please use worsted weight acrylic yarn in solid colors in earth tones
including: light blue or green, cream, beige, Tan or brown. It is important
to have each rectangle measure exactly 7 by 9 inches so that the rectangles
can be sewn together. No edging is needed for the rectangles.

If you have any questions, feel free to post them to this list.



You may use the patterns below from Warm Up America, or create your own.

Warm Up America knit patterns



Materials: Worsted-weight acrylic yarns

Gauge: 5 stitches = 1 inches

Finished size: 7″ by 9″

Needle size: 7 needles or size necessary to obtain gauge

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 GARTER STITCH

Cast on 35 stitches.

Knit every row until piece measures 9″.

Bind off.



STOCKINETTE STITCH

Cast on 35 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches. Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 9″.

Bind off.



SEED STITCH

Cast on 35 stitches.

Row 1: Knit 1 stitch, purl the next stitch, knit the next. Continue
alternating stitches across the row.

Repeat this row until piece measures 9″.

Bind off.



DOUBLE SEED STITCH

Cast on 35 stitches.

Row 1: Knit 1 stitch, purl the next stitch, knit the next. Continue
alternating stitches across the row.

Row 2: Purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, alternating stitches across the row.

Row 3: Work the same as Row 2.

Row 4: Work the same as Row 1.

Repeat these 4 rows until piece measures 9″.

Bind off.



LINES

Cast on 35 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Row 3: Knit all stitches.

Row 4: Purl all stitches.

Row 5: Knit all stitches.

Row 6: Knit all stitches.

Repeat these 6 rows until the piece measures 9″.

Bind off.



CABLE

Cast on 36 stitches.

Row 1: Purl 13 stitches, knit next 2 stitches, purl next 6, knit 2, and purl
remaining 13 stitches.

Row 2: Knit 13 stitches, purl 2, knit 6, purl 2, and knit 13.

Row 3: Repeat Row 1.

Row 4: Knit 13 stitches, purl 2. Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle,
hold in back of work. Knit next 3 stitches, then knit the 3 stitches from
the cable needle. Purl 2 and knit the remaining 13.

Row 5: Repeat Row 1.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Row 7: Repeat Row 1.

Row 8: Repeat Row 2.

Repeat these 8 rows for 9″.

Bind off in pattern.



SQUARES

Cast on 35 stitches.

Row 1: Knit 5 stitches, purl 5, knit 5. Alternate knitting 5 and purling 5
stitches across the row.

Row 2: Purl 5 stitches, knit 5, purl 5 and repeat pattern across the row.

Row 3: Repeat Row 1.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5: Repeat Row 1.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Row 7: Repeat Row 2.

Row 8: Repeat Row 1.

Row 9: Repeat Row 2.

Row 10: Repeat Row 1.

Row 11: Repeat Row 2.

Row 12: Repeat Row 1.

Repeat these 12 rows until piece measures 9″.

Bind off in pattern.



SHADOW TRIANGLES

Work in multiples of 5 stitches.

Cast on 35 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: *Knit 1, Purl 4, repeat from * to across the row.

Row 3: *Knit 3, Purl 2, repeat from * to across the row.

Row 4: Work the same as Row 3.

Row 5: Work the same as Row 2.

Row 6: Knit all stitches.

Bind off in pattern.



Your participation will be appreciated.



Cathy F