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YARN
Naturally Caron.com Spa
(75% Microdenier acrylic; 25% bamboo; 3 oz/85 g, 251 yds/230 m ball): 5 balls
Shown in: #0001 Rose Bisque
NEEDLES
One pair size US 8 (5mm), or size to obtain gauge
SIZE: One size
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 30"/76 cm x 36”/91.5 cm
GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch, 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm
Gauge is not critical for this project.
ABBREVIATIONS
SSK: Slip 2 stitches onto right hand needle knit then together from the back.
K2tog: Knit Two Together
P2tog: Purl Two Together
Yo: Yarn Over
An instructional knitting video demonstrating a "slip slip knit" decrease
Instructional video for a yarn over increase
An instructional knitting video for a "knit two together" decrease
Learn how to do the purl 2 together (p2tog) decrease
STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
BOTTOM BASE OF BLANKET
Cast on 104 stitches.
Work the start up triangles across row as follows:
Make first base triangles
(RS): * Row 1: Knit 2. Turn.
Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 16, 18, 20: Purl to end of triangle being worked. Turn.
Row 3: Knit 3. Turn.
Row 5: Knit 3, ssk. Turn.
Row 7: Knit 5. Turn.
Row 9: Knit 6. Turn.
Row 11: Knit 6. ssk. Turn.
Row 12: Knit 7. Turn.
Row 13: Knit 1, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, YO, k2tog, Knit 1. Turn.
Row: 14: Knit 8. Turn.
Row 15: Knit 9. Turn.
Row 17: Knit 10. Turn.
Row 19: Knit 10, ssk. Turn.
Row 21: Knit 12.*
One triangle is complete.
Next six triangles
Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Turn.
Last Triangle
Rows 1-14: Work Rows 1-14.
Row 15: Knit 6, k2tog.
Row 16: Purl 7. Turn.
Row 17: Knit 5, k2tog. Turn.
Row 18: Purl 6. Turn.
Row 19: Knit 4, k2tog. Turn.
Row 20: Purl 5. Turn.
Row 21: Knit 3, k2tog. Turn.
Row 22: Purl 4. Turn.
Row 23: Knit 2, k2tog. Turn.
Row 24: Slip 1, k2tog, psso – 1 st rem.
Turn and count the 1 st you have on your needle as first st on next PU row.
First Square: PU 11 sts along edge of triangle – 12 stitches. Turn.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21: Knit 12. Turn
Rows 2, 4, 10, 12, 18, 20 and 22: Purl 11, p2tog. .Turn
Rows 7 and 15: Knit 1,*YO, k2tog; repeat from *, end k1. Turn
Rows 6, 8, 14 and 16: Knit 11, p2tog. Turn.
Repeat to last PU 12 sts and dec 1 st at side edge every other row until 1 stitch rem. Turn.
Second Square: PU 11 stitches.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 21: Purl 12. Turn
Rows: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 18, 22: Knit 11, ssk. Turn
Rows 11 and 13: Knit 12. Turn
Row 12: Knit 1,*YO, k2tog; repeat from *. Turn
Repeat to last PU 12 stitches and dec 1 stitch at side edge every other row until 1 stitch rem. Turn.
Repeat First Square and Second Square for pattern. Work in pattern until piece measures 36” from beginning.
Begin next square dec 1 st at side edges every other row to create a triangle work until all sts are bound off.
FINISHING
With crochet hook, work 1 rnd single crochet around edge of entire blanket.
Using yarn needle, weave in ends.