June 5th 2016 Swatch

June 5^th 2016 Swatch – Oblique Rib Swatch

Copyright © Janet Nogle 2016

Materials:

1 skein of Cotton yarn

US #6 Knitting Needles

Cast on:  Multiple of 4 stitches + border stitches

This swatch was calculated as 16 + 4 = 20

Note:  B means Border Stitches

Border:

Rows 1-2:          Knit across row.

Pattern:

Row 1:               (RS) B K2, *K2, P2; repeat from * to end, B K2.

Row 2:              (WS) B K2, K1, *P2, K2; repeat from * to last 5 stitches: P2, K1, B K2.

Row 3:              B K2, *P2, K2; repeat from * to end, B K2.

Row 4:              B K2, P1, *K2, P2; repeat from * to last 5 stitches: K2, P1, B K2.

Repeat the above 4 rows till desired length.  I repeated the set 7 more times)

Border:

Rows 1-2:        Knit across row.

Bind off, weave in ends.

To convert to a dishcloth:

Just follow the swatch instructions only replace the “border” stitches with K4 instead of K2.  Everything else would remain the same, you can cast on as many stitches as you would like depending on how large a cloth you like.  You can use the “Multiple” number to do 4 x 6 = 24 or 4 x 8 = 32 or 4 x 10 = 40.  Just remember to add border stitches.  You can add 6 (3 for each side) or you can add 8 (4 for each side). 

This pattern would be a great kitchen set; a dishcloth, place mat and pot holder.  It would also be a good table runner.

If you have any questions or need more info please contact me at jcnogle@gmail.com

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