Daphne shares her family Afghan throw pattern in this Sampler Throw series. It can be made in natural or synthetic yarn so is ideal for any household.
This 6 part series covers how to combine the knit and purl stitches to produce a variety of patterns: cable stitch, moss stitch, basket weave, diamond and twisting stitches, You will also learn the finishing techniques that square and join the blocks. Ending with making the beautiful tassels.
The sample that you see in the video has been made up in King Cole Timeless Super Chunky denim blue and vanilla cream.
There is a full pattern that you can purchase in the justhands-on.tv Shop.
You can also purchase King Cole wool in pkts of 4 in four different colours from our shop.
Now that the Family Throw is completed it is time to make the tassels. Daphne demonstrates a simple tassel using 6 strands of wool. The perfect finishing touch.
Spaced evenly across the finished edge This simple tassel consists of a basic loop with strands of wool threaded through to form a kn...
Daphne Morris completes with the assembly of her beautiful reversible throw. The penultimate part of this wonderful series with only the tassels left to go.
She demonstrates the layout of the blocks for assembly, the importance of pinning and blocking before sewing together.
All the tips an...
Block 5 of the sampler series. Daphne Morris continues with her completely reversible throw.
The heart is at the centre of everything so this simple knitted block will set off the whole throw. Daphne shows us how the block is constructed. She uses stocking stitch, garter stitch and the cast of...
Block 3 of the sampler series. Daphne Morris continues with her completely reversible throw. Demonstrating the 2 cable blocks required for the throw.
She reminds us of the importance of starting and finishing the block with 2 rows of garter stitch and casting off in rib.
All blocks are 60 s...
Block 2 of the sampler series. Daphne Morris continues with her completely reversible throw. Demonstrating how a simple diamond pattern can be formed by moving knit and purl stitches in this stocking stitched block.
She explains how using a chunky needle enables the work to grow quickly. Begin...
Block 1 of the sampler series. Daphne Morris continues with her completely reversible throw. Demonstrating this simple block using a combination of knit and purl stitches to produce a regular brick pattern.
She covers a variety of tips and techniques that will give a great start to your knitt...
Daphne shares her family Afghan throw pattern in this introduction to the sampler throw series. It can be made in natural or synthetic yarn so is ideal for any household.
She outlines how she uses a knit and purl stitch to create texture in the various patches. Resulting in a variety of patter...
Daphne Morris demonstrates how to cast off to make a smooth polished effect to your block edging.
This rib technique produces an edge that sits at the top of the work thus enabling blocks to abut up against each other when sewing up.
This 6 part series covers how to combine the knit and pur...
