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Directions for Lee Wards Afghan Kit #1871?

I am looking for the directions for the Lee Wards Afghan Kit #1871. It is a cable knit afghan with fringe. It's probably 30 or 40 years old!

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January 23, 20170 found this helpful

This is not the original, but may work!
Horseshoe Cable Afghan
Experience Level Advanced beginner** Size Approximately 36" x 40" Designed by Lorraine White
Materials: Worsted weight yarn (3 1/2 oz. per skein): 6 skeins , Size 9 circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge, Stitch markers, Size H/8 crochet hook ,tapestry needle
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm in St st To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviations:
Back cross (BC): Sl next 2 sts to cable needle, hold in back, k2, k2 from cable needle.

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Front cross (FC): Sl next 2 sts to cn, hold in front, k2, k2 from cn.
Cable 8 back (C8B): Sl next 4 sts to cn, hold in back, k4, k4 from cn.
Cable 8 front (C8F): Sl next 4 sts to cn, hold in front, k4, k4 from cn.
Pattern Stitches
A.Double Moss Stitch (multiple of 4 sts)
Rows 1 & 2: *K2, p2, rep from * across.
Rows 3 & 4: *P2, k2, rep from * across.
Rep Rows 14 for patt.
B.Horseshoe Cable (panel of 36 sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, p2, k4, p2, [k8, p2] twice, k4, p2, k1.
Row 2 and rem WS rows: P1, k2, p4, k2, [p8, k2] twice, p4, k2, p1.
Row 3: K1, p2, FC, p2, [k8, p2] twice, BC, p2, k1.
Row 5: Rep Row 1.
Row 7: K1, p2, FC, p2, C8F, p2, C8B, p2, BC, p2, k1.
Row 9: Rep R1 Row 11: Rep R3. Row 13: Rep R1. Row 15: Rep R7. Rows 1724: Rep Rows 14.
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Rep Rows 124 for patt.
Afghan
CO 146 sts. Purl 1 row.
Set Up Pattern
Row 1 (RS): K1, pM, work Patt A over 16 sts, pM, Patt B over 36 sts, pM, Patt A over 40 sts, pM, Patt B over 36 sts, pM, Patt A over 16 sts, pM, k1.
Row 2: K1, work Row 2 of Patts A and B as est, end k1.
Continue to work pattern as established, k first and last st of every row until afghan measures approximately 40", ending with Row 24 of Patt B. Knit 1 row, BindOff in purl.
Finishing
With crochet hook, sc around afghan, working 3 sc in each corner. Weave in ends and block.
Fringe
Cut strands of yarn into 12" lengths. Fold 3 strands in half and pull through every 3rd or 4th sc on both ends of afghan. Trim fringe evenly.
REVISION FILE
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Horseshoe Cable Afghan [Product Code FK00003, Page Number (10/2/09-cq/mjl)]
Pattern StitchesHorseshoe Cable (panel of 36 sts)Row 3: K1, p2,BC, p2, [k8, p2] twice, FC, p2, k1. Row 7: K1, p2, BC, p2, C8F, p2, C8B, p2, FC, p2, k1.
From Knitting Digest Magazine, Vol 19, Page 44-45, Copyright © 1997 Knitting Digest Magazine Internet: DRGnetwork.com E-mail: pattern_services@DRGnetwork.com Mail: 306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711 Phone: (260) 589-4000 extension 333

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January 24, 20170 found this helpful

Michael's bought Lee Wards in the 90s. I would contact their corporate office and ask them about it.

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January 24, 20170 found this helpful

i have looked i on e bay, pinteret and other sites. but i cant find anything. hopefully someone on here will have a copy...

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