Designed by Renita Harvey
Whatever the time of year, this lightweight throw is the perfect way to keep comfy. The stylish diamond stitch pattern will accent a modern or more traditional décor. Knit in one piece with the Afghan Loom, no sewing!
ABBREVIATIONS
k=knit stitch
p=purl stitch
CO=Cast on
BO=Bind off
st(s)=stitch(es)
PATTERN NOTES
The throw is worked in one flat panel.
To help keep track of the borders, place stitch markers on pegs 1, 9, 187, and 196.
INSTRUCTIONS
With Chain CO method, CO 195 sts.
http://www.knittingboard.com/chain-cast- on-page/
BORDER
Row 1: Slip 1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: Slip 1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end.
Rows 3 – 12: (Repeat rows 1 – 2) 5 times.
BODY
Row 1: Slip 1, (k1, p1) 4 times, k4, *p1, k7, repeat from * to last 14 sts, p1, k4, (p1, k1) 4 times, k1.
Row 2: Slip 1, (p1, k1) 4 times, k3, *p1, k1, p1, k5, repeat from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1, p1, k3, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1.
Row 3: Slip 1, (k1, p1) 4 times, k2, *p1, k3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, p1, k2, (p1, k1) 4 times, k1.
Row 4: Slip 1, (p1, k1) 4 times, k1, *p1, k5, p1, k1, repeat from * to last 9, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1.
Row 5: Slip 1, (k1, p1) 4 times, *p1, k7, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p1, (p1, k1) 4 times, k1.
Row 6: Slip 1, (p1, k1) 4 times, k1, *p1, k5, p1, k1, repeat from * to last 9, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1.
Row 7: Slip 1, (k1, p1) 4 times, k2, *p1, k3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, p1, k2, (p1, k1) 4 times, k1.
Row 8: Row 8: Slip 1, (p1, k1) 4 times, k3, *p1, k1, p1, k5, repeat from * to last 15 sts, p1, k1, p1, k3, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1.
Repeat Rows 1 – 8 of Body: until work measures 36” (91 cm) ending with row 1.
Repeat Rows 2 – 12 of Border
Bind off with Basic BO method.
Weave ends in.
LOOM: KB All-n-One Loom
YARN: RED HEART Treasure, 4 balls, Watercolor.
NOTIONS: Knit hook, yarn needle, scissors. (Also helpful: stitch markers, row counter, and blocking wires/pins)
GAUGE: 19 sts x 30 rows per 4” (10 cm) in Zig Zag Eyelet Stitch, 19 sts x 32 rows per 4” (10 cm) in Garter Stitch
SIZE: 14” x 64” (35.5 x 162.5 cm) after blocking
