Materials and Measurements
- Needles: US 8 — 5.0 mm
- Aran yarn: 300g, 600m
- Finished measurements: Approx. 26" × 40"
TECHNIQUES USED
| Symbol | Abb | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
|
K | Knit |
|
P | Purl |
|
SL wyib | Slip stitch with yarn in back |
|
SL wyif | Slip stitch with yarn in front |
| 1/2 LC | 1/2 Left Cross | |
| 1/2 RC | 1/2 Right Cross |
Pattern Instructions
Cast on 133 stitches or multiple of 4 stitches, plus 21.
Garter stitch Border
Rows 1-8: Knit
Main Pattern
- Row 1 (RS): K7, *SL1 wyib, K3; repeat from * to last 10 sts, SL1 wyib, K9.
- Row 2: K5, P4, SL1 wyif, *P3, SL1 wyif; repeat from * to last 7 sts, P2, K5.
- Row 3: K7, *1/2 LC, K1; repeat from * to last 10 sts, 1/2 LC, K7.
- Row 4: K5, purl to last 5 sts, K5.
- Row 5: K11, *SL1 wyib, K3; repeat from * to last 10 sts, SL1 wyib, K9.
- Row 6: K5, P4, SL1 wyif, *P3, SL1 wyif; repeat from * to last 11 sts, P6, K5.
- Row 7: K9, *1/2 RC, K1; repeat from * to last 12 sts, 1/2 RC, K9.
- Row 8: K5, purl to last 5 sts, K5.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you reach the desired length.
Afterwards, proceed to knit 8 rows Garter stitch for the border.
Finally, bind off, weave in all ends, and block as desired.
