Child's Star Afghan by Lion Brand Yarn

Child's Star Afghan

Knitting
January 2005
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
680 yards (622 m)
27 x 34-1/2 in. (68.5 x 87.5 cm)
English
This pattern is available for free.

This tasseled blanket is a cheery addition to any child’s room. (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 80435AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy + (Level 3)

Vanna’s Choice® (Article #860)
2 colors, 4 balls total
(A) 860-300 Denim Mist (3 balls)
(B) 860-180 Cranberry (1 ball)

Knitting Needles - Size 6 (4.00 mm)
Knitting Needles - Size 8 (5 mm)

6 in. (15 cm) piece of cardboard (for tassels)

Special stitch: K2, P2 Rib

Work in stockinette stitch on larger needles until piece measures about 31 inches (78.5 cm) from beginning.

Work edging on smaller needles in K2 P2 Rib.

Make 6 stars on smaller needles. Make 4 tassels.

Seam mitered corners of borders. Sew 3 Stars evenly spaced across lower and top edges of Afghan. Sew a Tassel to each corner of Afghan. Weave in ends to finish.