I have lots of scrap yarn and would like to make an afghan for a full sized bed
2006-09-16 03:17:44 · 10 answers · asked by liz b 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Here's a free pattern for an afghan
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/PATTlizardridge.html
Version 1 is worked in blocks, so you could use your scrap yarn to make the blocks and sew them together. Make as many blocks as you need to cover a full sized bed.
--JK
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2006-09-16 05:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by bogiebogie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to make something without a pattern, do this: Try measuring your bed, and find the conversion of how many stitches it will take to make that size afghan. Then just knit however many rows you want to knit to make the pattern...depending on how much scrap yarn you have. If you have a small amount you may only want to do a few rows of each. It would be prettiest if each color were the same amount of rows in my opinion. Then just change colors. Thats if you want to make something without the use of a pattern. Here are some useful links:
Conversions:
http://www.thedietdiary.com/knittingfiend/tools/index.html
http://www.knittingonthenet.com/
http://www.freepatterns.com/
http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/free_patterns/
2006-09-16 10:40:31 · answer #2 · answered by momofericha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The easiest way to use up those scrap yarns is to make at least
2 to 4 rows in one color and than switch to a different color and
I'd just knit one row and purl the next. Before you know it you'll
have a lovely striped unique full sized afghan. You might have
to have about 300 to 400 stitches depending on the style of wool
etc. Enjoy your project. I love to knit too.
2006-09-16 21:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by tychi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem recently, haveing a whole bunch of scrap yarn. Right after I learned how to knit (self taught), all I did was knit up a whole bunch of squares useing different stitch patterns and styles for each square, then all you have to do is sew them together. You can just look for stitch patterns and variations online print em' out and knit them up, it's a great way to learn new stitches without trying to tackle a complicated design. Here are some examples - cables, drop stitches, twisted drop stitches, wavy drop stitches, basket stitch, moss, garter, welting, stockinette, ect. You could even mix up stitches in one square. Good luck!
2006-09-16 21:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by k_lamore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Found a few sites for you. Hope they have what you're looking for. Happy knitting!! :)
(There were more patterns for crocheting afghans w/scrap yarn than for knitting . . . sorry)!
2006-09-17 01:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by bigsis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to knitting patterns .com
2006-09-18 08:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's a free knifty knitter pattern that uses scraps!!!
2006-09-16 19:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by daytonalily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.about.com
http://www.freepatterns.com
2006-09-16 11:59:01 · answer #8 · answered by Bella's Creations 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try anniesattic.com or marymaxims.com
2006-09-19 18:56:24 · answer #9 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://crochet.about.com/library/blfreepatts1.htm
try this
2006-09-16 10:27:26 · answer #10 · answered by may_minu 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋