Up North Afghan is a quick and easy knit in a super bulky weight yarn. This yarn weight creates a thick and cozy blanket that will keep you warm in the coldest temperatures. Simple textured Double Moss Stitch sections are relaxing to knit, while the Mosaic sections give just a little bit of challenge to make this a fun project that will fly off your needles. The slip stitches form an I-cord edge on the sides of the afghan, giving it a nice finish and a neat way to conceal the carried contrasting color yarn, as well as any yarn ends.

Level: adventurous beginner
Size: 42” wide x 51” long
Gauge: 10 sts x 16 rows = 4 x 4” in Double Moss Stitch

Materials
US size 11 (8.00 mm) circular needle
Bulky weight yarn; sample made with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, 82% acrylic, 10% wool, 8% rayon, 106 yds / 97 m / 6 oz / 170 g, in colors MC - Oatmeal, 6 balls; CC - Barley, 4 balls.
Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers

Necessary skills: knitting, purpling, slipping stitches