I used Joann's Sensations Rainbow Classic yarn for this. I had 2 skeins in the house and I love working with bulky yarn and large needles, so I doubled the strands, took out my size 15's and got to work. I like the simplicity of the pattern - I can work on this while watching basketball and not lose my place and I also like the look of the dropped stitches. I hope you like it too.
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Komfort Kover
You will need:
2
strands of 5-weight yarn – I used Joann’s Sensations Rainbow Classics
I
used 2 full skeins of Neutral Rainbow Classis – 615 yards per skein
Size
US 15 circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches
Cast on 85 stitches
Work pattern:
Rows 1 – 4: Knit all stitches
Row 5:
K5, *insert needle as if to
knit, wrap yarn around needle two times and then knit the stitch. This will give you 2 loops for every
stitch.* Repeat from * to * across
the entire row to last 5 stitches, K5.
Row 6:
Knit all stitches, working the first loop and dropping the extra loop
for each stitch.
Repeat until the blanket is the length you
wish. My blanket is about 36 x 45
and it took 16 repeats of the pattern.
Repeat
Rows 1-4
Bind
off all stitches and weave in ends.
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What a great looking cover and so fast to make, I'm thinking! Thanks for the pattern. Much too hot today for knitting, but I'll try this soon.
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Karen
It is quite quick to make! That's because I am not the most patient person! :) It is hot today, but I had to get it finished. Enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteOkay..looks like fun! Thank you
ReplyDeleteglace_3@msn.com
this pattern is so much fun .. thanks
ReplyDeleteLooks like some quick fun. Do you think #6-weight yarn would be too heavy/bulky on Size 15 needles?
ReplyDeleteI think that would work - or you could try size 17 needles. Try it and have fun!
DeleteHi, Robin. Looks like a quick one and a good thing I have air conditioning! Question: Did you include rows 1-4 in the repeat each time, or are those rows only at the beginning and end? Thanks. Love the loopy look of this.
ReplyDeletethe pattern is a 6 row repeat with just rows 1-4 to end.
DeleteThanks Robin and Schnapps! It looks like it will be a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteI am confused what you really mean with the instructions for row 6... do you only work one strand and dropping the 2nd???
ReplyDeleteI really mean exactly what I wrote......."Knit all stitches, working the first loop and dropping the extra loop for each stitch." Each stitch has 2 loops from the previous row, so you knit the stitch and drop the extra loop.
Deleteso knit the first stitch, then before you move to the next stitch, do you take the left needle to pull off one of the loops to pull off to drop it?
Deleteyou simply drop the extra loop. the extra loop is already on the left hand needle....
DeletePlease could you tell me the UK needle size and yarn weight?...thank you.
ReplyDeleteThe UK equivalent is a OOO needle and aran weight yarn.
DeleteI am brand new to knitting and I have no idea how to slip a stich, can anyone help me??? I'm also looking to make a baby blanket but the instructions say to K2T and P2T. I understand what it means, but again have no clue how to do it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
ReplyDeleteIf u google it, it will show you how on youtube
ReplyDeleteI just love your innovative style and easy to understand instructions I always collect your patterns via I Like Knitting but palm face I should of subscribed a long time ago. Look forward to your next creation!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
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