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Cozy Comfort: An Easy Knit Afghan Pattern for Beginners
Are you new to knitting and looking for a project that’s both manageable and rewarding? Look no further! This simple afghan pattern uses only knit and purl stitches, making it perfect for beginners. The result is a beautifully textured blanket that’s sure to become a cozy favorite in your home.

Pattern Notes:
The main version of this pattern is worked up by holding two strands of yarn together to increase the gauge. A list of Standard Blanket sizes are detailed below. The pattern is easily adjusted for sizing and any yarn (even as single strand) can be used so long as you check your gauge! Try a color phasing yarn to add another (effortless) dimension to the work.

Skill Level:
Beginner: Ideal first project
Easy: Basic stitches, minimal shaping, and simple finishing.

Measurements:
Approx. 50 x 60in.

This stitch is worked up in multiples of 8 stitches so the pattern can be adjusted in size by increasing/decreasing in multiples of 8 + 6.

Materials:
• #5 Bulky Yarn, 4x (227G/8OZ)
o As photographed, 8x Yarnspirations Wavelength in Amber (140 g/5 oz, 204 m/223 yds)
• 10.0 mm (U.S. 15) circular knitting needle with 29in cord
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:
• 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) 10 sts and 20 rows with a 10.0 mm (U.S. 15) knitting needle