Fat, plush cables and stockinette stitch look fresh in entrelac turned on edge. Knit with doubled yarn, Hana Jason’s River and Woods Afghan is a surprisingly quick knit.
Finished Size: 50" wide and 72" long.
Yarn: Lion Brand Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton (100% cotton; 103 yd [95 m]/85 g): pistachio, 22 balls for afghan, plus 3 more balls to make tassels.
Yarn Weight: #5 - Bulky
Needles: Size 15 (10 mm): two 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size K/101⁄2 (6.5mm) crochet hook; large tapestry needle; cable needle (cn).
Gauge: 8 sts and 12 rows = 4" in St st with yarn doubled.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2008