ABBREVIATIONS
Sl=slip (skip peg with yarn behind the peg)
K=knit stitch
P=purl stitch
St(s)=stitch(es)
Rep=repeat
CC=contrasting color (Peanut color)
MC=main color (Gray color)
NOTE
Carry the yarn along the side of the knitted item.
Always skip the first peg (take working yarn behind peg 1 and then to the front of peg 2 and work it as instructed).
Always knit the last peg, even if the row is a purl row (this ensures matching edges).
INSTRUCTIONS
Assemble links to 72 (100, 144) pegs to work a flat panel. Note: 1 kit has 72 pegs, and 2 kits has 144 pegs total.
Using MC, cast on from left-to-right all the pegs.
**Row 1: with MC, slip first peg, knit to end of row. Row 2: with MC, slip first peg, purl to peg before last, knit the last peg.
Join CC, do not cut MC.
Row 3: with CC, slip the first peg, knit to end of row. Row 4: with CC, slip first peg, purl to peg before last, knit the last peg.
Repeat Rows 1-4: 6 more times. (28 total rows, including the 4 rows above—14 Garter Stitch Ridges).
Cut CC, leaving a 6-inch yarn tail.
Next row: with MC, slip first peg, knit to end of row. Next row: with MC, slip first peg, purl to the peg before last, knit the last peg. **
Repeat last two rows: 13 more times (28 rows total, including the two rows above).
Repeat from ** to ** until blanket measures approximately 30” (50”, 60”) inches from cast on edge.
Repeat Rows 1-4: 7 times.
Bind off with basic removal method. Weave in all ends.
LOOM: Flexee Loom Chunky (1-2 kits) 72- 144 pegs used depending on blanket size.
YARN: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Peanut (5) skeins and Gray Slate (15) skeins.
NOTIONS: Knitting tool, tapestry needle, scissors.
GAUGE: 10 sts x 24 rows=4”
SIZE: Approx. 30” x 35” (42” x 55, 50” x 65”).
