Big 10 Knit-a-Long: Racing Stripes

Racing Stripes Afghan Block by Tamara Goff

This pattern uses slipped stitches against a stockinette background to create a texture of stripes racing along the block. It’s also a speedy knit so you should be able to race right through it! 

You'll need: US Size 7 needles or size needed to achieve gauge of 5 sts = 1 inch; Worsted weight acrylic yarn. Finished size should be 7” x 9”.
CO 32 stitches
Knit 4 rows for border

Rows 1 & 3: K3, sl 1, (k4, sl 1) x5, k3

Row 2: k3, sl 1, (p4, sl 1) x5, k3

Row 4: k3, p26, k3

Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures 8 1/2”, then knit 4 rows for border. Bind off all stitches. Weave in ends.

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