A sumptuous textured throw that you’ll love to snuggle up in on the sofa, or keep in the bedroom as a shoulder wrap on chilly mornings.
Size
Approx. 39¾in (102cm) x 34½in (88cm)
Materials:
Yarn
Wool yarn such as Big Wool from Rowan—100% merino wool; approx. 87yds (80m) per 3½oz (100g) ball
Eternal—approx. 1lb 5oz (600g)/522yds (480m)
Needles
Pair of US 19 (15mm) knitting needles
Other materials
• Tapestry needle
Gauge (tension)
7.5 sts and 9 rows to 4in (10cm) over patt using US 19 (15mm) needles
Abbreviations
K Knit
P Purl
P2TOG Purl two stitches (or number stated) together
REP Repeat
ST(S) Stitch(es)
Pattern
Main piece
Cast on 66 sts.
Row 1 and every alt row: Purl.
Row 2: K1, p3tog, (k1, p1, k1) into next st; rep from to to last st, k1.
Row 4: K1, (k1, p1, k1) into next st, p3tog; rep from to to last st, k1.
Rep rows 1– 4 until just enough yarn remains to bind (cast) off.
Bind (cast) off.
To make up
• Weave in all loose ends. Press the knitting gently, following the instructions on the yarn wrapper.
Extract from Hand-Knit Your Home By: Melanie Porter RRP $29.99, CICO Books Distributed by Bookreps.co.nz
