Sunday, January 11, 2009

January 2009 Blanket Class Square





Lattice Lace
(Multiple of 8 stitches plus 3)
Row 1: (RS): k1, *k2tog, k1, yo, k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k2; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Row 2 and all WS rows: PURL
Row 3: *k2tog, k1, [yo, k1]twice, slip 1, k1, psso; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.
Row 5: k2, *yo, k3, yo, k1, slip 1, k1, psso, k1; repeat from * to last stitch K1.
Row 7: k4, *k2tog, k1, yo, k1, slip 1 k1 psso, k2 repeat from * to last 7 stitches, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, slip 1 , k1, psso, k1.
Row 9: K3, *k2tog, k1, [yo, k1]twice, slip 1, k1, psso, repeat from * to end of row.
Row 11: k2, *k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1 repeat from * to last stitch, k1
Row 12: purl
Repeat rows 1-12
For test swatch, cast on 19 stitches and work 12 rows. Measure swatch for gauge and then cast on for your blanket square.
NOTES:
 stitch count changes on some rows. Count stitches only on rows 5, 6, 11, and 12.
 Blue Sky Bulky was used in the photo. I cast on 19 stitches on US 11 needles for my square to make Oonagh’s Blanket.
Abbreviations:
YO: yarn over
K2tog: Knit next two stitches together – Decrease 1
Psso: Pass slipped stitch over last knit stitch. – Decrease 1
Next class: FEBRUARY 8 / 2-4 pm

2 comments:

Unknown said...

What's the final measurement of the square (when can I stop!)?

Marie from Stitch DC said...

so after you make your test swatch. cast on for your actual square. Squares should be 12" wide by 12" long.

if you are using a worsted weight yarn like Aurora 8, most people at the class cast on between 43 and 51 for a 12" square. If you are using a bulky like BLUE SKY, cast on either 19 or 27 for your square.
Good luck! see you February!