This richly structured afghan is worked in seven long strips, each framed by elegant Right and Left Diagonal motifs. The center of each strip features a standout stitch pattern—Honey Comb, Cable, or Telescope Lattice—giving the finished blanket a bold, sculptural look. Perfect for knitters who love dimensional texture, flowing diagonals, and classic worsted-weight designs.
This pattern includes full instructions for all stitch patterns, borders, strip construction, shaping rows, and assembly. Ideal for anyone searching for free afghan knitting patterns, strip-knit blanket patterns, textured cable afghans, worsted-weight knit blankets, and vintage-inspired knitting designs.
Finished Size: 60″ wide × 65″ long
Materials:
– #7 needles
– Cable holder
– 64 oz worsted-weight yarn, Cream
Gauge: 5 sts × 7 rows = 1″
The afghan is made of 7 strips, each bordered with a Right Diagonal Pattern on one edge and a Left Diagonal Pattern on the other.
– Right side: Right Diagonal → center pattern → Left Diagonal
– Wrong side: Left Diagonal → center pattern → Right Diagonal
Strips are sewn together in this order:
Cable Strip – Honey Comb Strip – Cable Strip – Telescope Lattice Strip – Cable Strip – Honey Comb Strip – Cable Strip
Stitch Patterns
Right Diagonal Pattern (14 sts)
Rep Rows 1–12.
- Row 1 (RS): k10, k2tog, yo, p2
- Row 2 & all even rows: p9, k3, p2
- Row 3: k9, k2tog, yo, k1, p2
- Row 5: k8, k2tog, yo, k2, p2
- Row 7: k7, k2tog, yo, k3, p2
- Row 9: k6, k2tog, yo, k4, p2
- Row 11: k5, k2tog, yo, k5, p2
- Row 12: p9, k3, p2
Left Diagonal Pattern (14 sts)
Rep Rows 1–12.
- Row 1 (RS): p2, yo, ssk, k10
- Row 2 & even rows: p2, k3, p9
- Row 3: p2, k1, yo, ssk, k9
- Row 5: p2, k2, yo, ssk, k8
- Row 7: p2, k3, yo, ssk, k7
- Row 9: p2, k4, yo, ssk, k6
- Row 11: p2, k5, yo, ssk, k5
- Row 12: p2, k3, p9
Honey Comb Pattern (24 sts)
Rep Rows 1–8.
Rows 1, 5: k24
Row 2 & even rows: p24
Row 3: (BC, FC) × 3
Row 7: (FC, BC) × 3
Row 8: p24
Telescope Lattice Pattern (36 sts)
Rep Rows 1–12.
Rows 1,5,7,11: k36
Row 2 & even rows: p36
Row 3: (BC, k4, FC) × 3
Row 9: (k2, FC, BC, k2) × 3
Row 12: p36
Cable Pattern (12 sts)
Rep Rows 1–12.
Rows 1,3,7,9: k12
Row 2 & even rows: p12
Row 5: C4F, k4
Row 11: k4, C4B
Row 12: p12
Strip Instructions
Honey Comb Strips (Make 2)
CO 48 sts.
Bottom Border
Knit 8 rows.
Increase 4 sts on last row:
k14, inc, k6, inc, k6, inc, k4, inc, k14 → 52 sts
Center Panel
– 14 sts Right Diagonal
– 24 sts Honey Comb
– 14 sts Left Diagonal
Work 35 diagonal repeats, ending with Row 11.
Decrease Row (WS)
Work 16, k2tog, work 6, k2tog, k2tog, work 6, k2tog, work 16 → 48 sts
Top Border
Knit 9 rows.
Bind off knitwise on WS.
Telescope Lattice Strip (Make 1)
CO 60 sts.
Border
Work as above; increase in last row between sts:
16/17, 23/24, 38/39, 45/46 → 64 sts
Center Panel
Right Diagonal – Telescope Lattice – Left Diagonal
Work 35 diagonal repeats, ending with Row 11.
Decrease Row
Work 16, k2tog, work 7, k2tog, work 10, k2tog, work 7, k2tog, work to end → 60 sts
Top Border
Knit 9 rows.
Bind off on WS.
Cable Strips (Make 4)
CO 38 sts.
Border
Increase in last row between sts 18/19 and 19/20 → 40 sts
Center Panel
Right Diagonal – Cable Pattern – Left Diagonal
Work 35 diagonal repeats, ending with Row 11.
Decrease Row
Work 16, k2tog, work 4, k2tog, work 16 → 38 sts
Top Border
Knit 9 rows.
Bind off on WS.
Finishing
Block each strip lightly.
Sew strips together in this order:
Cable – Honey Comb – Cable – Telescope Lattice – Cable – Honey Comb – Cable
Weave in all ends and block finished afghan to measurements.
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