May 5th Swatch

Because this is really a “learning” blog we will be doing more than just swatches.

For learning I like to make things as easy as I kind.  To some of the knitters that have been knitting for a while, they can help with the newer knitters.  The instructions will be real basic in “ducky and bunny” terms this is NOT meant to insult anyone.  It is meant to help everyone understand.  Not all patterns are easy to understand and if you want to learn more skills and have more experience it is vital to understand all the terms before going forward.

 

I do my patterns a little different, most patterns add the specific process “Behind” the stitch numbers…example: YO, Sl 1, YIF.  You don’t need all those comas for one maneuver and any positioning of the yarn should be in front prior to doing the actual stitch:  Example: (YIF) Sl 1 (PW), K1.  This tells you where the yarn should be (Yarn in front) then slip 1 stitch PW (purl wise), K1.  Not as many comas and no confusion as to where the yarn should be for which stitch. If you don’t understand and need more clarity, you have me and the group to question.

 

 

Basket Rib Swatch

 

 Copyright Janet Nogle ©

Materials:  1 Skein cotton yarn

#7 US  Needle

Size: 4 ½ x 4 ½

Level of Difficulty:  Easy

 

 





Materials:  1 Skein cotton yarn

#7 US  Needle

Size: 4 ½ x 4 ½

 

 

Multiple of 2 + 1 (16 + 1 = 17 + border 4 = 21) This is provided in case you want to change the size of the item.  Knowing that the pattern is in increments of 2 + 1 will help you determine how to increase the item.  If you wanted to make a cloth, you might calculate it like this:  2 X 15 = 30, + 1 = 31 + Border sts 6 (3 each end) would give you a cloth with the width of 37 stitches.

 

Notes:

Sl :  (Slip)

YIB = Yarn in back

YIF =  Yarn in front

Anytime you work a cloth with slip stitches the texture will be a little thicker.

 

Cast On:  21 Stitches

Border:

Row 1:                        Knit Across

Row 2:                        Knit Across

Pattern:

Row 1:                        Knit Across

Row 2:                        K1, P19, K1

Row 3:                        K2, *(YIB) Sl (KW), K1*; repeat between *’s, K2

Row 4:                        K2, * (YIF) Sl (PW), K1*; repeat between *’s, K2

 

I knitted the above 4 rows 8 times, then knit 2 rows and bind off. 

You want to make it a square, if it only takes you repeating these rows 7 times, then complete the 4 rows 7 times.

 

Janet Nogle

jcnogle@gmail.com