Materials and Measurements
- Needles: US 6 — 4.0 mm
- DK yarn: 400g, 1000m–1100m
- Finished measurements: Approx. 35" × 45"
TECHNIQUES USED
| Symbol | Abb | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
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K | Knit |
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P | Purl |
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Yo | Yarn over |
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K2tog | Knit 2 stitches together |
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Ssk | Slip slip knit |
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SK2P | Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over |
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R2K3tog | Reorder 2, knit 3 together |
Pattern Instructions
Cast on 162 stitches or multiple of 10 stitches, plus 22.
Moss stitch border
- Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; repeat from * to end
- Row 2 (WS): *P1, k1; repeat from * to end
- Rows 3-10: Repeat rows 1-2.
Main Pattern
- Row 1 (RS): [K1, P1] twice, K4, *K2TOG, YO, K5, YO, SSK, K1, repeat from * to last 14 sts, K2TOG, YO, K7, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- WS Rows: [P1, K1] twice, purl to last 5 sts, [K1, P1] twice, K1
- Row 3: [K1, P1] twice, K3, K2TOG, YO, *K2, YO, SSK, K3, YO, SK2P, YO, repeat from * to last 13 sts, K8, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 5: [K1, P1] twice, K3, *[YO, SSK, K3] twice, repeat from * to last 15 sts, YO, SSK, K8, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 7: [K1, P1] twice, K4, *[YO, SSK, K3] twice, repeat from * to last 14 sts, YO, SSK, K7, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 9: [K1, P1] twice, K5, *[YO, SSK, K3] twice, repeat from * to last 13 sts, YO, SSK, K6, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 11: [K1, P1] twice, K6, *YO, SSK, K5, K2TOG, YO, K1, repeat from * to last 12 sts, YO, SSK, K5, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 13: [K1, P1] twice, K7, *YO, SSK, K3, K2TOG, YO, K3, repeat from * to last 11 sts, YO, SSK, K4, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 15: [K1, P1] twice, K8, *YO, SSK, K1, K2TOG, YO, K5, repeat from * to last 10 sts, YO, SSK, K3, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 17: [K1, P1] twice, K9, *YO, R2K3TOG, YO, K3, K2TOG, YO, K2, repeat from * to last 9 sts, YO, SSK, K2, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 19: [K1, P1] twice, K9, *[K2TOG, YO, K3] twice, repeat from * to last 9 sts, K2TOG, YO, K2, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 21: [K1, P1] twice, K8, *[K2TOG, YO, K3] twice, repeat from * to last 10 sts, K2TOG, YO, K3, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 23: [K1, P1] twice, K7, *[K2TOG, YO, K3] twice, repeat from * to last 11 sts, K2TOG, YO, K4, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 25: [K1, P1] twice, K6, *K2TOG, YO, K1, YO, SSK, K5, repeat from * to last 12 sts, K2TOG, YO, K5, [P1, K1] twice, P1
- Row 27: [K1, P1] twice, K5, *K2TOG, YO, K3, YO, SSK, K3, repeat from * to last 13 sts, K2TOG, YO, K6, [P1, K1] twice, P1
Repeat rows 1-28 until you reach the desired length.
Then, knit 10 rows of Moss stitch for the border.
Finally, bind off, weave in all ends, and block as desired.
Chart
