This month's square is a very simple but effective pattern called Basket weave. It combines your simple knit and purl stitch to create a woven effect.
The idea behind this series is to expand your
knowledge and build your confidence by tackling new techniques with small,
simple projects. Each square knits up to
the same size and has the same border frame so that you can sew them together
and make larger projects. 4 sewn in a
square make the front of a cushion (works up to fit a 16” square cushion pad –
which we stock in the shop) – back with another 4 squares or plain fabric. Several in a row will make a scarf – 3 x 3 or
4 will make a baby blanket – 4 x 6 or 8 will make a lap throw - or go the whole
hog and make a bed throw. You can make
each square the same pattern – you can make each square different – you can
create your own design by placing the squares in a pattern – knit in 1 colour –
knit the rainbow - just experiment – shout me if you get stuck – and have fun.
You will need;
Double knitting or chunky weight yarn – 20g
6mm knitting needles
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If you are using the double knitting weight of
yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.
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If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then
use 1 strand throughout.
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Don’t forget to count the rows as you work up the
square.
Cast on 29 stitches.
Row 1: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last
stitch, knit 1.
Row 2: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last
stitch, purl 1.
Row 3: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last
stitch, knit 1.
Row 4: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last
stitch, purl 1.
Row 5: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3
*(purl 3, knit 3) – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1,
knit 1.
Row 6: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3 *(knit
3, purl 3) - repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1.
Row 7: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3
*(purl 3, knit 3) – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1,
knit 1.
Row 8: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3
*(knit 3, purl 3) - repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1,
purl 1.
Row 9: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3
*(knit 3, purl 3) - repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1,
purl 1.
Row 10: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3
*(purl 3, knit 3) – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1,
knit 1.
Row 11: purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 3
*(knit 3, purl 3) - repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1,
purl 1.
Row 12: knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 3
*(purl 3, knit 3) – repeat from * to last 4 stitches, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1,
knit 1.
Rows 5: through to 12: (8 rows) form the pattern. Repeat 2 more complete sets of pattern.
Row 29: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last
stitch, knit 1.
Row 30: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last
stitch, purl 1.
Row 31: *(knit 1, purl 1) – repeat from * to last
stitch, knit 1.
Row 32: *(purl 1, knit 1) – repeat from * to last
stitch, purl 1.
Cast off.
I use Robin double knitting 100% acrylic yarn for all
my knitting work. If you are using pure
wool, or a wool mix you will need more as the yarn is heavier. Disclaimer: This is my own original work. Use it for your own use or for charity
selling. Use it to inspire you, and to
lead you on to other projects. But,
please do not resell the pattern as your own workings. It takes me years of learning, and months of
work to produce a final pattern.
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