www.princesskitten.co.uk: Square of the month

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

· If you are using the double knitting weight of yarn, then use 2 strands together throughout.

· If you are using the chunky weight of yarn, then use 1 strand throughout.

· 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.

The Kitten and The Goat, 9, New Shambles, Kendal, LA9 4TS

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