This pattern is excellent for using up scraps of yarn. It needs only tiny amounts, so you’re bound to have plenty of choice from the leftovers of other projects.
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The basics: what you need to know
While this is a moderate knitting pattern, we’ve gathered everything you need to know. So even if you are starting out, it’s definitely worth giving it a try. After all, the result is ooh-so-cute.
Tension
Before starting any project, creating a tension swatch is a good idea to make sure your tension matches the pattern. If your tension is tighter, the pattern will end up smaller. Conversely, if your tension is loose, it will end up larger.
Jewelled cosy tension: 25 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm over Fair Isle pattern using 3.5mm needles
Measurements
8.5cm tall x 10cm wide, after sewing up
What you’ll need:
- Yarn. A White 8-ply (DK) yarn from your stash or any coloured 8-ply (DK) yarn from your stash
- A pair of 3.5mm needles
The knitting techniques you will need to know
Step-by-step instructions
Cast on 54 sts using 3.5mm needles and Yarn A.
Row 1 (K2, P2) to the end of the row.
Cont in the 2×2 rib for 3 more rows. [4 rows in total]
Beg working from Row 1 of the Chart, starting with a knit row.
Work all 17 rows of the Chart.
Next row Using Yarn A, (K2, P2) to the end of the row.
Cont in the 2×2 rib for 3 more rows. [4 rows in total]
Cast off in rib.
Weave in all loose ends. With RS facing, sew the seam together. Turn the right way out.
Using the chart
Start at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left. A row of squares represents a row of knitting.
Download your pattern here
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