Materials and Measurements

  • Needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm.
  • Worsted Yarn: Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton, 40g.
  • Finished Measurements: Approx 8” x 8”.

Techniques Used

  • Basic Techniques
    • Knit (K) Purl (P) Slip stitch (SL) WYIB WYIF

PatternInstructions

Cast on 41 stitches

Knit 4 rows in Garter stitch for the border.

Main Pattern

  • Row 5: Knit 3, *purl 2, knit 1; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, purl 2, knit 3.
  • Row 6: Knit 5, *purl 1, knit 2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
  • Row 7: Knit 3, purl 1, *slip 3 wyif, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to last 7 stitches, slip 3 wyif, purl 1, knit 3.
  • Row 8: Knit 4, slip 3 wyib, *knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, slip 3 wyib; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 4.
  • Row 9: Knit 3, *purl 2, knit 1; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, purl 2, knit 3.
  • Row 10: Knit 5, *purl 1, knit 2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
  • Row 11: Knit 3, purl 1, *purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, slip 3 wyif; repeat from * to last 7 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 2, knit 3.
  • Row 12: Knit 5, purl 1, knit 1, *slip 3 wyib, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 4.

Repeat rows 5-12 until you reach the desired length, ending on row 6 or row 10.

Afterwards, proceed to knit 4 rows in Garter stitch for the border.

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