For this knitalong referred to as kal from here on out, we are using the booklet put together by knitters magazine called the great american aran afghan. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The great american aran afghan book patterns jun 11, over the years i would work on making the squares in between other projects. The great american aran afghan book patterns ravelry. Great american aran afghan jay campbell the only male. So far, i have completed two blocks of the great american aran afghan. A blog for the knitalong of the great american aran afghan, originally published by knitters magazine. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Knitting the great american aran afghan our first squares sunday, may 16, 2010.
This video will help you get started knitting the block designed by ginger smith in the great american aran afghan book. We met once a month and worked on one square a month. Great american aran afghan squares epic procrastination. Since its first appearance in knitters magazine issues 6267, the great. The great american aran afghan book by xrx books patterns great american afghans the great american aran afghan book. Great american aran afghan 24 aran squares as a result of an aran contest.
The great american aran afghan edited by joni coniglio. The great american aran afghan is an intensely cabled aran afghan from the best of knitters magazine. Great american aran afghan ive long admired this collection of cabled squares made into an afghan, and in january, using gift credit from my darling mil, i decided to purchase the book. The kal officially started on august 25th and ive announced 4 squares so far. Completing our popular afghan series, the great american aran afghan features 24 winning squares by. Instructions for great american aran afghan as published by editor of knitters. The 12 designers are moms or grandmoms and the colors are bright, primary tones sure to please. Great american aran afghan bobble help ann mccauleys. To join us, email your name, blog url if you have one and email address to suziehomemaker323 at yahoo dot com.
May 10, 2012 well, im getting much closer to finishing my great american aran afghan. They also pulled all the squares into a book which is readily available online. From susan here is my finished great american aran afghan. Fard bobbles and honeycombpatterned blocks coupled with strips of aran braid make this free knit afghan pattern a beautiful addition to any home. The great american afghan a square at a time is a great opportunity for knitters to expand their skills taking on the challenge of learning advanced techniques one square at a time. This pattern is a fun project for intermediate knitters who are looking for more challenging stitchwork. The great american aran afghan ginger smith tutorial. You can use all of them to make this beautiful afghan or just choose a few of your favorites to make pillows or even some beautiful pot holders to give as gifts. Since its first appearance in knitters magazine issues 6267, the great american. The afghan was the result of a design contest open to all knitters magazine readers. If you are a knitter and if you want to increase your skill set or make that extra special gift this is the book for you. Please bring your book or enlarged copies of the pattern, stitch markers, and one needle size up from what the book says or your determined gauge. Are you wondering what all the hype is about the great american aran afghan. The great american aran afghan marg and rob caravanning.
Over ten years old and going strong, with almost 1,000 projects in ravelry i am speaking of the great american aran afghan knitters magazine teamed up with plymouth encore in 1999 and sponsored a design contest for afghan squares with aran elements. Windows, stitchips are a great way to expand your craft library. Knitters magazine great american afghan patterns great american aran afghan discontinued pattern finished size 50 x 68. Great american aran afghan 2003, paperback for sale. Mon tricot 1100 stitches patterns and knitting crochet. There were a few months when we didnt meet but mainly we plugged steadily along, coached by our yarn shop ownerinstructor. Cascade yarns books, the great american aran afghan.
Great american aran afghan bobble help ann mccauleys design. The great american aran afghan pattern by knitters design team cascade 220 great american aran afghan blanket kit home accessories l chart d has been worked 3 times, then work row 3 once more. The great american aran afghan edited by joni coniglio these linen colored squares in the aran patterning technique can be made to match the afghan exactly as presented, but the author, instruction editor at knitters magazine reminds us to be creative with these winning designs. My new blog and the great american aran afghan knitalong.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. All the information youll need to knit the great american aran afghan is included in this convenient booklet. I have also ordered my yarn from bendigo, always shop my yarn from them. Youre welcome to join if you are making or thinking of making the afghan, any variation thereof, or some other knitted object from the stitch patterns. There have been numerous knitalongs at various knitting stores in fact, the yarnery has one going on now if im not mistaken. Dec 29, 2014 after seeing your beautiful afghan, i have sent away for the great american aran afghan book. I was idly looking at the shelf of pattern magazines and saw the great american afghan pattern book. A video tutorial teaching the 2 different bobble techniques found in ann mccauleys design shown in the gaaa book. The great american aran afghan by knitters magazine. Since its first appearance in knitters magazine issues 5659, the great american kids afghan has appealed both to knitters and the kids they knit for. Knitters magazine great american afghan patterns great american aran afghan discontinued pattern is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u.
If you remember, i started it several years ago with a group of ladies at my local yarn shop. The great american afghan booklet 18 balls of morris and sons norway 10 ply in cream. Local customers can choose the store pickup option when placing their order online. Jan 17, 2010 a blog for the knitalong of the great american aran afghan, originally published by knitters magazine. The great american aran afghan hampton knitting yarn. Feb 07, 2014 this video will help you get started knitting the block designed by ginger smith in the great american aran afghan book. The great american aran afghan by knitters magazine goodreads. There have been numerous knitalongs at various knitting stores in fact, the. Work 6 rows seed stitch, decreasing 10 stitches evenly across the first row.
Knitters were challenged to design a square using one color and some type of aran patterning. The great north american afghan featuring cascade 220 for errata. I hope we can all actually work on the square to start with and get. From the knitters description of the great american aran afghan pamphlet. Paperback published in september 2008 by xrx books. If you start a knitting project of knitting one square. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing and tons of inspiration for your next project. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I have looked through the book to find instructions for knitting the edging but cannot find any. Hi all just wanted to drop a post from the uk to say hello loving the pics of everyones completed blocks. Instructions for great american aran afghan as published by. This project is a great learning experience and you end up with an heirloom. Basic techniques aran, jacquard, afghan, openwork, lace, shawl stiches special 0j21 quarterly 578. Bobbles and honeycombpatterned blocks coupled with strips of aran braid make this free knit afghan pattern a beautiful addition to any home.
They dont call it merino, but it sure feels like it. The great american aran afghan pattern book from xrx books i so want this book great american aran afghan pattern ive had the pattern for years. However, i would love to have the required needles ready to go, could you lease enlighten me as to what i will need. See more ideas about knitting, knitted afghans and knitting patterns. I was going to buy the great american aran afghan book but amazon took so long to send it i got a stitch manual out of the library instead and have been making up blocks from various stitches for my own afghan. Excellent book of aran afghan knitting patterns which are well thought out and easy to follow. I always like the idea of knitting squares which remind me of the granny squares i made when i learnt to knit. The great american aran afghan ginger smith tutorial youtube. The great american kids afghan featuring 220 superwash for errata. Each of 25 designers contributed one square, encompassing different techniques and themes. After seeing your beautiful afghan, i have sent away for the great american aran afghan book. Knitters magazine great american afghan patterns great. Combine 20 squares of your choice for the throw and pair the additional four into accent pillows. You will learn from all of them while knitting this afghan.
The squares appeared in five consecutive issues and were then compiled into the booklet. Published february 1st 2004 by xrx books first published january 2003. The great american aran afghan pattern by knitters. Since its first appearance in knitters magazine issues 5659, the great american. This blanket makes a great housewarming gift, but youll love it so much youll want to keep it for yourself. Great american aran afghan archives theraineysisters. Knitters find designing with blocks easy, fun, instructive and exciting. In response, we received so many wonderful squares that it was extremely difficult to choose just 24, and even more difficult to choose just one grand prize winner. The great american aran afghan by joni coniglio, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Each knitter submitted an aran block design to the magazine, who then chose 24 blocks to make the great american aran afghan and. Well, im getting much closer to finishing my great american aran afghan. The great american aran afghan paperback january 31, 2004 by joni coniglio editor 4.
This blanket makes a great housewarming gift, but youll love it so much youll want to keep it. Cascade yarns books, the great american aran afghan by. Feb 01, 2004 the great american aran afghan booklet features 24 squares by twentyfour knitters. Great american aran afghan pdf the knitting universe. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book says 1 ball per square for 20 squares but i thought there would likely be some left over from each square which there was for the 5 squares i knitted.
Great american aran afghan theraineysisters knitting and. I also thought about how beautifully my grey aran blanket had turned out. Patterns include use of straight, circular, double pointed, and cable needles. Great american aran afghan 2003, paperback for sale online. From easy crochet afghan patterns to complex tunisian crochet patterns, we find and deliver the best free crochet patterns from all over the web. Great american aran afghan pdf since its first appearance in knitters magazine issues 6267, the great american aran afghan has appealed to thousands of knitters. The timeless aran throw is a great blanket to display in your home because of the gorgeous knit detailing. The great american aran afghan booklet features 24 squares by twentyfour knitters. Nov 06, 2014 a video tutorial teaching the 2 different bobble techniques found in ann mccauleys design shown in the gaaa book. I found that the quality of my knitting was much better using the wool yarn and i prefer.
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