FO | Breidan Reversible Afghan (Berry)

Breidan Berry, my latest reversible cable rib afghan, is finished, and thanks to the weather, it's already seeing active service.

Today, the sky is gray and it's snowing again, so on the photo front, we'll just have to make due. Here, I'm busily joining the last of the strips.

The following photo shows it hot off the needles after the last strip was joined. Still unblocked, the strategic folds hide the fact there are also some stray ends to weave in.

Finally, the photo below shows proof that while it remains unblocked, the last few ends have been dealt with. And strangely enough, the picture actually captures both the cable and rib sides pretty clearly.

Briedan | Fast & Easy Reversible Afghan
Yarn: Four Seasons (Classic Elite, discontinued)
Weight: Worsted
Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 9 (5.5 mm)
Sizes: SML (baby-lapghan-throw)
Ravelry: Here

This afghan was made with yarn straight from the stash. Similar to the Cotton Fleece used in the first two, Four Seasons is a mix of cotton (70%) and wool (30%). It knits a bit differently and produces a cushier fabric, since it has a higher wool content. (Breidan Lake is here and Breidan Baby is here.)

On paper it appears this project took about 10 weeks start to finish, but in reality it took about six. The rest of that time was spent knitting last-minute mitts and cowls and other assorted small things.

Clearly, I'm still enchanted with the reversible cable rib stitch and how quickly even a slow knitter like me can transform a pile of yarn into something warm, cozy and useful. I also love the fact that this pretty stitch is easy to execute and produces such lovely, predictable results.

And yes, since you asked, another one is already on the needles.


UPDATE
The pattern is now available. To read the description and buy the pattern, click here. (Remember, you can purchase patterns through Ravelry even if you're not a member.)