Materials and Measurements

  • Needles US 9 — 5.5 mm.
  • Aran Yarn 700g acrylic, 1000–1100m.
  • Finished Measurements Approx. 36" × 40".

Techniques Used

  • Basic Techniques
    • Knit (K) Purl (P)
  • Advanced Decrease
    • Knit 4 below

PatternInstructions

Color A, cast on 131 stitches or multiple of 4 stitches, plus 11 to adjust the width to the desired size.

Garter stitch Border Knit 8 rows

All rows: Knit

Color A Rows 1-4

  • Row 1 (RS): K139.
  • Row 2: K4, P131, K4.
  • Row 3: K139.
  • Row 4: K4, P131, K4.

Color B Rows 5-10

  • Row 5: K7, *K4B, K3; repeat from * to last 4 sts, K4.
  • Row 6: K4, P131, K4.
  • Row 7: K139.
  • Row 8: K4, P131, K4.
  • Row 9: K139.
  • Row 10: K4, P131, K4.

Color A Rows 11-16

  • Row 11: K5, *K4B, K3; repeat from * to last 6 sts, K4B, K5.
  • Row 12: K4, P131, K4.
  • Row 13: K139.
  • Row 14: K4, P131, K4.
  • Row 15: K139.
  • Row 16: K4, P131, K4.

Repeat rows 5-16 until you reach the desired length.

Then using color A, knit 8 rows of Garter stitch border.

Finally, bind off, weave in all ends, and block as desired.