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Why is a knitted blanket called an afghan.

Asked by YARNLADY (46384points) August 26th, 2009
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There is a specific knitted blanket called an afghan. Where did it get that name?

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peyton_farquhar's avatar

That’s something I’ve wondered about myself. For that matter, why is that stool-like chair accessory called an ottoman?

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eponymoushipster's avatar

terrorists love to knit in their off time.

“Death to America!...but first, i need to finish this section! do you have any reddish orange yarn?”

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augustlan's avatar

Aren’t afghans actually crocheted? Still, it is strange!

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PandoraBoxx's avatar

According to online etymology, it started not as a blanket, but as an Afghan shawl. Shawls are generally knitted.

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evelyns_pet_zebra's avatar

Wow, someone asked a question that has haunted me for decades. GQ.

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