Friday, August 26, 2011

Pom-Pom Rug

This No-Knitting Pom-Pom Rug is a fun project from Lion Brand Yarn.
SIZE: One Size
About 27 x 33 (68.5 x 84 cm)



MATERIALS
• 860-170 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Pea Green
4 Balls (A)
• 860-144 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Magenta
4 Balls (B)
• 860-145 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Eggplant
2 Balls (C)
• 860-180 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Cranberry
3 Balls (D)
• 860-107 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Sapphire
4 Balls (E)
• 860-151 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Charcoal Grey
2 Balls (F)
• 860-126 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Chocolate
2 Balls (G)
• 860-124 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Toffee
4 Balls (H)
• 860-174 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Olive
2 Balls (J)
• 860-127 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Espresso
2 Balls (K)
• 860-141 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Wild Berry
2 Balls (L)
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Additional Materials
Clover® X-Large Pom-Pom maker
27 x 33 in. (68.5 x 84 cm) rug canvas OR burlap
4 yds rug binding, 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) wide
Sewing needle and thread
RUG
Bind edges of canvas OR burlap with rug binding. Following package directions, make Pom-Poms as follows:
18 with A, 16 with B, 10 with C, 11 with D, 16 with E, 6 with F, 6 with G, 16 with H, 9 with J, 6 with K, and 6 with L.
FINISHING
Make 10 rows of 12 Pom-Poms each on canvas, arranging colors as desired. With large-eyed blunt needle and matching yarn, sew Pom-Poms to canvas. Weave in ends.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Slippers or Socks? You Choose...

These are slippers if you knit the straps or low ankle socks without the strap. This Bernat Yarn pattern is easy and would make great holiday gifts.

SIZES
To fit adult’s shoe size 5/6 (7/8-9/10).
Finished foot length 9 (9½-10½) ins [23 (24-26.5) cm].

MATERIALS
Bernat® Sox (100 g / 3.5 oz)
1 ball of # 42117 (Wooded Denim)
Size 2.75 mm (U.S. 2) knitting
needles or size needed to
obtain gauge.
2 buttons.

GAUGE: 32 sts and 40 rows =
4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for
smallest size. If changes are
necessary for larger sizes the
instructions will be written thus( ).

Cast on 5 sts.
Beg at heel, work in garter st (knit every row), inc 1 st each end of needle on 4th and every following 6th row 3 times. 13 sts. Cont even for 2 ins [5 cm] in total,
ending with a WS row.
Cast on 17 sts beg next 2 rows.
47 sts.
Next row: (RS). K1. *yf. Sl1P.
yb. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: K2. *yf. Sl1P. yb. K1.
Rep from * to last st. K1.
Next row: Purl.
Rep last 4 rows for pat until work from last cast on row measures 1½ (2-3) ins [4 (5-7.5) cm], ending with a purl row.
Inc 1 st each end of needle on next and every following alt row twice more. 53 sts.
Cast on 6 sts beg next 2 rows.
65 sts.
Cont even in pat until work from last cast on row measures 2½ (4-5) ins [6 (10-12.5) cm], ending with a purl row.
Shape top: 1st row: (RS). K1.
*K2tog. Pat 6 sts. Rep from * to end of row. 57 sts.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: K1. *K2tog. Pat
5 sts. Rep from * to end of row.
49 sts.
4th row: Purl.
Cont in same manner, dec 8 sts on next and every following alt row to 17 sts. Break
yarn, leaving a long end. Thread yarn through rem sts. Pull tightly.
Sew top and back seams.
Strap (make 2).
Cast on 28 sts. Knit 5 rows, noting 1st row is WS.
Next row: (RS). K4. Cast off 2 sts.
K22.
Next row: Knit, casting on 2 sts over cast off sts.
Knit 3 rows. Cast off.
Sew on Strap. Sew button to correspond to buttonhole.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

A Wrap for All Seasons

This wrap knitted with pastel colors is great for all seasons: in fall wear it with grays or browns, in spring...pastels are always right. This Caron Yarn pattern looks complicated but it's so easy...

MATERIALS
NaturallyCaron.com Spa(75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Rayon from bamboo; 3oz/85g, 251yds/230m):
0008 Misty Taupe (A): 2 balls
#0002 Coral Lipstick (B): 2 balls

One pair size U.S. 6 (4mm) needles orsize to obtain gauge
One size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
SIZE
Approximately 18”/46cm wide and 60”/152.5cm long


GAUGE
26 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10cm

NOTE
Gauge is not critical for this project

WRAP
Using A, CO 104 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Using B, k1, *sl 1 purlwise, k3; rep from * to the last 2 sts, sl 1, k1.
Row 4: Using B, p1, *sl 1 purlwise, p3; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, p1.
Rows 5-6: Using A, rep Rows 1-2.
Row 7: Using B k3, *sl 1, k3; rep from * to end of row.
Row 8: Using B, p3, *sl 1, p3; rep from * to end of row.
Rows 9-10: Rep Rows 7-8.
Rep Rows 1-10 until wrap measures approximately 60”, ending with a WS row.
BO.

FINISHING
Border: With RS facing, using A and crochet hook, single crochet (sc) evenly along sides and ends of wrap working 3
sc in each corner. Mark beg of round. Work 2 more rnds sc in same manner. Fasten off.,
Using yarn needle, weave in yarn ends.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Scarf 'O' Links

This new Berroco pattern uses their brand new yarn: Berroco Link. It's big and chunky and fun!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 5” wide x 52” around

MATERIALS
1 Hank BERROCO LINK (200 grs), #3250 Sundown
Straight knitting needles, size 35 (20.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE
4 sts = 4”; 6 rows = 4” in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

COWL
With straight needles, cast on 5 sts.
Row 1 (WS): P3, yo, p2 tog.
Row 2: K3, yo, SSK.
Rep these 2 rows until piece measures approximately 52” from beg, end on WS. Bind off, dropping center st
so that it unravels back to beginning.

FINISHING
Sew cast-on and bound-off ends of cowl together. Knot all ends to prevent unraveling.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Sweet Little Sweater

Here's a sweet little sweater still fine for these long, hot summer days. This Berroco pattern is a bit intermediate because of the eyelets, but you can do it!



SIZES
Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 16(16½-17½-18-18½-19)”

MATERIALS
5(6-7-8-9-10) BERROCO LINSEY (50 grs), #6555 Pomegranate
Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
2 St markers
One metal hook and eye

GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 26 rows = 4” in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
STITCH GLOSSARY
RT – right twist
K2 tog, leaving sts on LH needle, then k the first st once more, slipping sts off needle
LT – left twist
Skip 1 st, k second st TBL, then k the skipped st and second st tog TBL, slipping sts off needle



BACK
With straight needles, cast on 105(115-125-135-145-155) sts. Work even in St st for 7 rows, end on RS.
Knit 1 row on WS for turning ridge. Work even in St st for 8 rows, end on WS.
Join Hem: Next Row (RS): Fold piece to WS along turning ridge so that cast-on edge is parallel with LH needle. * Insert LH needle into first st on RH needle and first st of cast-on row and k these 2 sts tog. Repeat from * until all sts have been worked – 105(115-125-135-145-155) sts. Purl 1 row.
Dec Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last 3 sts, k2 tog, k1 – 103(113-123-133-143-153) sts. Rep this dec every 6th row 3 times more – 97(107-117-127-137-147) sts. Work even if necessary until piece measures 4½(4½-5-5-5½-5½)” above turning ridge, end on WS.
Pattern Stitch: Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, k2 tog, k to last 3 sts, SSK, yo, k1.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, yo, k3 tog, k to last 5 sts, SSSK, yo, k2 – 95(105-115-125-135-145) sts.
Row 5: K1, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to last 5 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k1.
Row 7: K2, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to last 6 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k2.
Row 9: K3, LT, yo, k3 tog, k to last 8 sts, SSSK, yo, RT, k2 – 93(103-113-123-133-143) sts.
Row 11: K4, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to last 8 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k4.
Row 13: K1, LT, k2, LT, yo, k2 toog, k to last 9 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k2, RT, k1.
Row 15: K2, LT, k2, LY, yo, k3 tog, k to last 11 sts, SSSK, yo, RT, k2, RT, k2 – 91(101-111-121-131-141) sts.
Row 17: K3, LT, k2, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to last 11 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k2, RT, k3.
Row 19: K4, LT, k2, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to last 12 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k2, RT, k4.
Row 21: K1, (LT, k2) twice, LT, yo, place marker, k3 tog, k to last 14 sts, SSSK, place marker,yo, (RT, k2) twice, RT, k1 – 89(99-109-119-129-139) sts.
Rows 23, 25, 29, 31, 35 and 37: K to 10 sts before first marker, (LT, k2) twice, LT, yo, sl marker, k2 tog, k to 2 sts before second marker, SSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) twice, RT, k to end.
Rows 27 and 33: K to 10 sts before first marker, (LT, k2) twice, LT, yo, sl marker, k3 tog, k to 3 sts before second marker, SSSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) twice, RT, k to end. Note: After decreasing on Row 33 you will have 85(95-105-115-125-135) sts.
Shape Raglan Armholes: Row 38 (WS): Bind off 5 sts, p to end – 80(90-100-110-120-130) sts.
Row 39 (RS): Bind off 5 sts, k1, SSK, (k2, LT) 3 times, yo, drop first marker, k2 tog, k to 2 sts before second marker, SSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) 3 times, k2 tog, k1 – 73(83-93-103-113-123) sts.
Row 40 and all WS rows: Purl.
Dec Row 1 (RS): K1, SSK, (k2, LT) 3 times, yo, k2 tog, k to 2 sts before marker, SSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) 3 times, k2 tog, k1 – 71(81-91-101-111-121) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 13(8-5-4-3-0) times more, end on WS – 45(65-81-93-105-121) sts.
Dec Row 2 (RS): K1, SSK, (k2, LT) 3 times, yo, k3 tog, k to 3 sts before marker, SSSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) 3 times, k2 tog, k1 – 41(61-77-89-101-117) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 0(5-9-12-15-19) times more, end on WS – 41 sts. Bind off.

LEFT FRONT
Work same as right front until first dec row, end on WS – 46(51-56-61-66-71) sts.
Dec Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to end – 45(50-55-60-65-70) sts. Rep this dec every 6th row 3 times more –
42(47-52-57-62-67) sts. Work even if necessary until piece measures 4½(4½-5-5-5½-5½)” above turning ridge, end on WS.
Pattern Stitch: Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, k2 tog, k to end.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, yo, k3 tog, k to end – 41(46-51-56-61-66) sts.
Row 5: K1, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to end.
Row 7: K2, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to end.
Row 9: K3, LT, yo, k3 tog, k to end – 40(45-50-55-60-65) sts.
Row 11: K4, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to end.
Row 13: K1, LT, k2, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to end.
Row 15: K2, LT, k2, LT, yo, k3 tog, k to end – 39(44-49-54-59-64) sts.
Row 17: K3, LT, k2, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to end.
Row 19: K4, LT, k2, LT, yo, k2 tog, k to end.
Row 21: K1, (LT, k2) twice, LT, yo, place marker, k3 tog, k to end (38(43-48-53-58-63) sts.
Rows 23, 25, 29, 31, 35 and 37: K to 10 sts before marker, (LT, k2) twice, LT, yo, sl marker, k2 tog, k to end.
Rows 27 and 33: K to 10 sts before marker, (LT, k2) twice, LT, yo, sl marker, k3 tog, k to end. Note: After decreasing on Row 33 you will have 36(41-46-51-56-61) sts.
Shape Raglan Armhole: Row 38 (WS): Purl.
Row 39 (RS): Bind off 5 sts, k1, SSK, (K2, LT) 3 times, yo, drop marker, k to end – 31(36-41-46-51-56) sts.
Row 40 and all WS rows: Purl.
Dec Row 1 (RS): K1, SSK, (k2, LT) 3 times, yo, k2 tog, k to end – 30(35-40-45-50-55) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 13(8-5-4-3-0) times more, end on WS – 17(27-35-41-47-55) sts.
Dec Row 2 (RS): K1, SSK, (k2, LT) 3 times, yo, k3 tog, k to end – 15(25-33-39-45-53) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 0(5-9-12-15-19) times more, end on WS. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole measures 3(3- 3½-4-4½-5)”, end on RS.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): Bind off 8 sts, p to end. Continuing to work armhole decs, bind off 2 sts at neck edge once, then dec 1 st at neck edge EVERY row 4 times. When all armhole decs have been completed, fasten off last st.

RIGHT FRONT
With straight needles, cast on 46(51-56-61-66-71) sts. Work even in St st for 7 rows, end on RS. K the next row on WS for turning ridge. Work even in St st for 8 rows, end on WS. Join hem in same manner as back – 46(51-56-61-66-71) sts. Purl 1 row, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): K to last 3 sts, k2 tog, k1 – 45(50-55-60-65-70) sts. Rep this dec every 6th row 3 times more – 42(47-52-57-62-67) sts. Work even if necessary until piece measures 4½(4½-5-5-5½-5½)” above turning ridge, end on WS.
Pattern Stitch: Row 1 (RS): K to last 3 sts, SSK, yo, k1.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K to last 5 sts, SSSK, yo, k2 – 41(46-51-56-61-66) sts.
Row 5: K to last 5 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k1.
Row 7: K to last 6 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k2.
Row 9: K to last 8 sts, SSSK, yo, RT, k2 – 40(45-50-55-60-65) sts.
Row 11: K to last 8 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k4.
Row 13: K to last 9 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k2, RT, k1.
Row 15: K to last 11 sts, SSSK, yo, RT, k2, RT, k2 – 39(44-49-54-59-64) sts.
Row 17: K to last 11 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k2, RT, k3.
Row 19: K to last 12 sts, SSK, yo, RT, k2, RT, k4.
Row 21: k to last 14 sts, SSSK, place marker, yo, (RT, k2) twice, RT, k1 – 38(43-48-53-58-63) sts.
Rows 23, 25, 29, 31, 35 and 37: K to 2 sts before marker, SSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) twice, RT, k to end.
Rows 27 and 33: K to 3 sts before marker, SSSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) twice, RT, k to end. Note: After decreasing on Row 33 you will have 36(41-46-51-56-61) sts.
Shape Raglan Armhole: Row 38 (WS): Bind off 5 sts, p to end – 31(36-41-46-51-56) sts.
Dec Row 1 (RS): K to 2 sts before marker, SSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) 3 times, k2 tog, k1 – 30(35-40-45- 50-55) sts. Purl 1 row. Rep these 2 rows 13(8-5-4-3-0) times more, end on WS – 17(27-35-41-47-55) sts.
Dec Row 2 (RS): K to 3 sts before marker, SSSK, sl marker, yo, (RT, k2) 3 times, k2 tog, k1 – 15(25-33- 39-45-53) sts. Purl 1 row. Rep these 2 rows 0(5-9-12-15-19) times more. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole measures 3(3-3½-4-4½-5)”, end on WS.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): Bind off 8 sts, p to end. Continuing to shape armhole as before, bind off 2 sts at neck edge at beg of the next WS row, then dec 1 st at neck edge EVERY row 4 times. When all armhole decs have been completed, fasten off last st.





SLEEVES
With straight needles, cast on 55(60-65-70-75-80) sts. Work even in St st for 7 rows, end on WS. Knit 1 row on WS for turning ridge. Work even in St st for 8 rows, end on WS. Join hem same as for back – 55(60-65- 70-75-80) sts. Work even in St st until sleeve measures 2” above turning ridge, end on WS.
Shape Raglan Cap: Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 45(50-55-60-65-70) sts.
Dec Row 1 (RS): K1, k2 tog, k to last 3 sts, SSK, k1 – 43(48-53-58-63-68) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 14(12-12-13-15-14) times more, end on WS – 15(24-29-32-33-40) sts.
For Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X ONLY: Dec Row 2 (RS): K1, k3 tog, k to last 4 sts, SSSK, k1 – 20(25-28-29-36) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 1(2-3-3-5) times more, end on WS – 16(17-16-17-16) sts.
For ALL Sizes: Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew raglan sleeve caps to raglan armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Left Frontband: With RS facing, using straight needles, beg at neck edge, pick up and k70(70-74-74-78- 78) sts along left front edge.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2 (RS): K1, * yo, k2 tog, rep from * to last st, end k1.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: K2, * p2, k2, rep from * across.
Row 5: P2, * k2, p2, rep from * across. Rep Rows 4 and 5 until band measures 1¼", end on WS. Bind off in ribbing.
Right Frontband: Beg at lower right edge, work same as left frontband.
Neckband: With RS facing, using straight needles, beg at outer edge of right frontband, pick up and k106 sts around entire neck edge to outer edge of left frontband. Work same as left frontband until band measures 1½", end on WS. Bind off in ribbing. Sew hook and eye to beg of neckband.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Self-Fringing Wildflower Shawl

I knit this fabulous shawl from a pattern from Textured Yarn Co. using their yummy, super soft cotton yarn called Florafil. I purchased the yarn at www.dreamweaveryarns.com/






Saturday, August 6, 2011

Your Guy's Favorite Hat

This will be your guy's favorite hat. Caron Yarns pattern with 3 yarn colors (his favorite team colors?) is a winner!




SIZES One size fits most

FINISHED MEASUREMENT

Hat circumference: 21 ½"/54.5cm

MATERIALS

Caron International's Simply Soft® (100% acrylic; 3oz/85g, approx 157yds/144m skein)Shown in: #9758 Forest Floor (A) and #9703 Bone (C) 3oz each Caron International's Simply Soft®Collection (100% acrylic; 3oz/85g, approx 157yds/144m skein)Shown in: #0013 Nutmeg (B) 3oz


One circular size U.S. 8 (5mm)


needle, 16"/40.5cm long or size to obtain gauge

Four size U.S. 8 (5mm) doublepointed needles (dpn)

Stitch marker


GAUGE


In Stoockinette stitch, using size U.S.8 (5mm) needles, 18 sts and 24 rnds= 4”/10cm.



STITCHES USED
K2, p2 rib

Slip stitch pattern

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: *K1, sl 1; rep from * around.

Rnd 4: P1, *yb, sl 1, yf, p1; rep from * to last st, sl 1.

Rep Rnds 1-4 for Slip st patt.


NOTE

When changing colors, always cross yarn in back of work to prevent holes.


HAT


Brim

Using A and circular needle, CO 96 sts. Join being careful not to twist st, placing marker at beg of rnd. Work around in k2, p2 rib for 5”.

Crown

Work in Slip st patt alternating one row each of B, C and A throughout. Work until hat measures 9” from CO sts ending with Rnd 1.

Shaping: (Note: Shaping is always worked on patt Rnd 2. Change to dpns when hat becomes too small for circular needle.)


First dec:

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: *K16, k3tog, rep from * to last st, k1--86 sts.

Rnds 3 and 4: Rep patt Rnds 3 and 4.

Second dec:

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: *K14, k3tog; rep from * to last st, k1—76 sts.

Rnds 3 and 4: Rep patt Rnds 3 and 4.

Third dec:

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: *K12, k3tog; rep from * to last st, k1—66 sts.

Rnds 3 and 4: Rep patt Rnds 3 and 4.

Fourth dec:

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: *K10, k3tog, rep from end with k1—56 sts.

Rnds 3 and 4: Rep patt Rnds 3 and 4.

Fifth dec:

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: *K8, k3tog, rep from end with k1—46 sts.

Rnds 3 and 4: Rep patt Rnds 3 and 4.

Sixth dec:

Rnd 1: Knit.

Rnd 2: *K6, k3tog, rep from end with k1—36 sts.

Rnds 3 and 4: Rep patt Rnds 3 and 4.

Seventh dec:

Rnd 1: Knit.


Rnd 2: *K4, k3tog, rep from end with k1—26 sts.

Rnd 3: *K2, k3tog; rep from * around, end k1—16 sts.

Fasten off leaving a 12” strand. Thread strand through yarn needle and slip through remaining sts drawing firmly to close.


Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Lacy Poncho

Dress this up or wear it with jeans...this Caron Yarns pattern is a perfect cover up without the bulk!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7”x 48” excluding fringe

SIZES
S, M (Teen), M, L (Adult)

MATERIALS
Caron International's Simply Soft Brites
4 ply, Worsted Weight (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170g): 2 skeins # 9610 Grape
Size US #13 or #15 knitting ndls
size J crochet hook

PONCHO
CO 33 (43) sts. Purl 1 row.
Pattern:
R1: K1, *K1-YO-K3-Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO-K3-YO* end K2.
Rows 2-4-6: Purl.
R3: K1* K2-YO-K2-Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO-K2-YO-K1* end K3 instead of K1.
R5: K1-K2tog* YO-K1-YO-K1-Sl1-K2tog-PSSO-K1-YO-K1-YO-Sl 1-
K2tog-PSSO* end YO-K1-YO- K2tog-K1
Added clarification for Row 5: rep from *, ending last rep [k1, yo] twice, k2tog, k1.
The last time you repeat from the * instead of doing the sl 1, k2tog, psso after the [k1, yo] twice, you end with k2tog, k1. Therefore the last time through the repeat you only work 5 sts instead of 10 and then work the 5 ending stitches. This works out to 43 sts. For the last 10-st repeat of the pattern, there is no compensating increase (yo) after the double decrease
(sl 1, k2tog, PSSO), so instead of working 'sl 1, k2tog, psso' (a double
decrease, using 3 sts) you work 'k2tog' (a single decrease, using 2 sts),
then knit the last st (which is actually an edge st throughout the Stitch
pattern). This will keep the stitch count consistent on Row 5.
Repeat rows 1-6 for 30”. Bind off loosely.
Make 2 pieces.

FINISHING
Lay pieces flat. Mark each piece according to diagram.

Join and pin seams as shown.

NECKLINE
Using crochet hook, SC in each loop decreasing in each “V” or seam. Join.
Finish with Backward SC or Shell Stitch.

FRINGE
Cut 10”-Use 3 strands.

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