All American Afghan pattern

Stimulate American traditions with our all-American afghan pattern! Reach back into your personal history! And remember the innocence of childhood, the resiliency of our heritage, and the purity of country life. Take these components and add a whole lot of scrap yarn. Then put the fun back in functionality!

The overall theme of this patchwork afghan is reminiscent of early Americana. Each individual piece imitates the free spirit of a child scribbling. To achieve this effect, knit two strands of worsted weight yarn together, one bright and one white. The white strand gives the illusion of the paper peeking out from under the color while the interplay of color and white lends a uniqueness to each square. The simple garter stitch adds  textural direction and depth.

A perfect project for the lazy days of summer, each square works up quickly on bulky needles. Save the pieces for cool weather assembly. Our all-American afghan pattern is a study in the joys of everyday living and provides a lesson to be shared with your friends and family.