Ripple Rainbow Afghan

Overview

Get ready to create a colorful masterpiece with our cheerful Ripple Rainbow Afghan pattern. By interlacing hues of the rainbow, this stunning blanket mimics the mesmerizing ripple effect in a chromatic cascade. Ideal for intermediate skill levels, this project is a delightful treat to brighten up your indoor space.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight/10-ply(9 wpi) - 7 different colors of 200 yards each
• US Size: US 8 - 5mm; UK Old: UK 6; Metric Size: 4mm knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Choose the sequence of the colors for your blanket.
2. Cast on 210 stitches in your first color.
3. Row 1: Knit all stitches.
4. Row 2: Knit 105 stitches, 3 stitches together for the next stitch, knit remaining stitches.
5. Repeat the pattern for Rows 1 and 2 for a total of 30 rows for each color.
6. At end of each 30 rows, switch to your next color and follow the previous instructions.
7. Continue until all 7 colors are used, or until your blanket reaches the desired length.
8. Bind off all stitches after the last row, cut the yarn leaving a 6-inch tail.
9. Thread the tail through the tapestry needle and weave in all ends securely.

Share Your Work

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