GAUGE:
20 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10cm] in Seed St. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH
Seed Stitch
Row 1 *K1, p1; repeat from * across row.
Row 2 P the k sts, k the p sts.
TIE
Cast on 14 sts.
Work in Seed St until piece measures 21" [53.5 cm] from beg.
Dec Row Keeping to Seed St pattern, dec 1 st each edge – 12 sts. Work 7 rows even.
Dec Row Dec 1 st each edge – 10 sts. Work 35 rows even.
Dec Row Dec 1 st each edge – 8 sts. Work 7 rows even.
Dec Row Dec 1 st each edge – 6 sts. Work even until piece measures 39" [91.5 cm] from beg.
Inc Row Keeping to Seed St pattern, inc 1 st each edge – 8 sts. Work 7 rows even.
Inc Row Inc 1 st each edge – 10 sts. Work even until piece measures 54" [137 cm] from beg. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
