Friday, February 25, 2011

Knit a Throw Rug!...Using a Knitting Board

Knitting home accessories is so rewarding, because all of the knitted projects you do, you see these everyday!


SIZE: One Size
20 inches X 40 inches with fringe [51 cm x 102 cm]
MATERIALS
• 640-112 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick: Raspberry 3 Balls
• 640-132 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick: Lemongrass 2 Balls
• The Knitting Board
• Crochet Hook - Size N-13
• Additional Materials
Knit hook
NOTES:
Knits up quickly with simple color stripes and Stockinette Stitch.
At each color change, tie on new yarn. Cut the working yarn. The tails can be left in the fringe once complete, or tucked into the knitting.
Rug
Cast On 84 stitches in Raspberry.
Lay anchor yarn.
Knit 6 Rows.
Tie on Lemongrass.
Knit 3 rows.
Raspberry 5 rows.
Lemongrass 4 rows.
Raspberry 7 rows.
Lemongrass 4 rows.
Raspberry 7 rows.
Lemongrass 6 rows.
Raspberry 6 rows.
Lemongrass 4 rows.
Raspberry 7 rows.
Lemongrass 3 rows.
Raspberry 5 rows.
Bind Off with crochet hook with 1 thru 1.
Bind Off at anchor Yarn with pulling 1 loop thru 1 loop.

Fringe:
Cut strands of Lemongrass yarn approx 7 inches [18 cm] long for 3 inches [8 cm] fringe. Insert each strand into edge stitches on both ends of rug for a colorful fun finish.

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