Materials and Measurements
- Needles: US 6 — 4.0 mm
- DK yarn: 400g ~ 1200m
- Finished measurements: Approx. 38" × 44"
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 |
|
Ssk | Slip slip knit |
Pattern Instructions
Cast on 174 stitches or multiple of 18 stitches, plus 12.
Moss stitch border
- Row 1 (Right side): *K1, p1; repeat from * to end.
- Row 2 (Wrong side): *P1, k1; repeat from * to end.
- Rows 3-8: Repeat rows 1-2.
Main Pattern
- Row 1 (Right side): [K1, P1] twice, K2, *K1, YO, K1, SSK, K10, K2TOG, K1, YO, K1; repeat from * to last 6 sts, [K1, P1] 3 times.
- Wrong side rows: [K1, P1] twice, K1, purl to last 5 sts, [K1, P1] twice, K1. (P1 K1 into double YO)
- Row 3: [K1, P1] twice, K2, *K2, YO, K1, SSK, K8, K2TOG, K1, YO, K2; repeat from * to last 6 sts, [K1, P1] 3 times.
- Row 5: [K1, P1] twice, K2, *K3, YO, K1, SSK, K2TOG, K1, [YO] twice, K1, SSK, K2TOG, K1, YO, K3; repeat from * to last 6 sts, [K1, P1] 3 times.
- Row 7: [K1, P1] twice, K2, *K5, K2TOG, K1, YO, K2, YO, K1, SSK, K5; repeat from * to last 6 sts, [K1, P1] 3 times.
- Row 9: [K1, P1] twice, K2, *K4, K2TOG, K1, YO, K4, YO, K1, SSK, K4; repeat from * to last 6 sts, [K1, P1] 3 times.
- Row 11: [K1, P1] twice, K2, *YO, K1, SSK, K2TOG, K1, YO, K6, YO, K1, SSK, K2TOG, K1, YO; repeat from * to last 6 sts, [K1, P1] 3 times.
Repeat rows 1-12 until you reach the desired length.
Then, knit 8 rows Moss stitch for the border.
Finally, bind off, weave in all ends, and block as desired.
Chart
