Borroco Afghan Sampler Squares

14 Wednesday Sep 2022

Borroco Afghan Sampler Squares Pattern

https://www.berroco.com/patterns/norahs-vintage-afghan

Size: 48″ wide x 60″ long

Yarn: Borroco VINTAGE

This machine wash blend features a wide color range, an incredibly soft feel and yardage that goes on and on. Its unique fiber blend makes laundering a breeze and perfectly suited for easy care garments for both children and adults.

Made in Peru

Hank Weight: 3.5 oz / 100 g

Hank Length: 218 yds / 199 m

Knitting Gauge #1:5 sts = 1″

20 sts & 27 rows = 4″ (10cm)

Needle Size: 7 (US) / 4.5 mm

Knitting Gauge #2: 4.5 sts = 1″

18 sts & 24 rows = 4″ (10cm)

Needle Size: 8 (US) / 5 mm

Yarn Fiber Info: 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon

Yarn Wash Info:

Machine wash inside out in cold water, gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.

$9 a hank. Need 4 each color. $180

Note:

Also available in heavier weight, Vintage Chunky and lighter weight versions, Vintage DK and Vintage Baby.

Substitute 1

Heartland yarn $7 for 251 yds. – Sale @ Joanns $4.54 ea

US Size 9 Needle (size of afghan will be bigger that 48″ x 60″ long)

Indiana Sand Dune (4 from Joanns)

Canyonlands (1 in stash – get 3 in Michaels)

Great Smoky Mtns (1 in stash; 3 from Joanns)

Grand Canyon (1 in stash; 3 Joanns

Joshua Tree (9 in stash)

Acadia (3 Joanns)

Substitute 2

Premier Everyday Worsted from Herrschners

https://www.herrschners.com/premier-everyday-worsted-yarn/

$3.99

• 100% anti-pilling acrylic, #4 worsted weight yarn.
• 3.5 oz/100g/180 yd/165m ball.
• Machine washable. Imported.
• Oeko-Tek certified.
• Crochet gauge, size I-9 (5.5mm) hook: 12 sc and 15 rows = 4″ (10.2cm).
• Knit gauge in st st, size 8 (5mm) needles: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10.2cm).