SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
MEASUREMENTS:
Approx 55" x 65" [139.5 x 165 cm]
GAUGE:
5 sts = 4" [10 cm]
DIRECTIONS:
Stripe Pattern
*With A, 5 rows.
With B, 5 rows.
With C, 5 rows.
Repeat from * 3 times more.
With A, 5 rows.
These 65 rows complete Stripe Pattern.
Note: Right side of project is facing at all times. Do not turn work at end of rows.
With A, count 85 loops for foundation row (noting yarn end is at far right and all loops are facing upwards).
1st row: Working from left to right, with working yarn in back, pull the 86th loop (from ‘working yarn’) up through both 85th and 84th loops (last 2 loops of foundation row) from behind to decrease 1 knit stitch. *Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 loops of foundation row to create 5 knit sts. Pull next 3 loops from working yarn all up through next loop to increase 2 knit sts. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn through next 5 loops of foundation row to create 5 knit sts. Pull next loop up through all next 3 loops together to decrease 2 knit sts. Repeat from * until last 13 loops. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 loops of foundation row to create 5 knit sts. Pull next loop up through all next 3 loops together to increase 2 knit sts. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 loops of foundation row to create 5 knit sts. Pull next loop up through both of last 2 loops together to decrease 1 knit st. Do not turn work. 85 sts in row.
2nd and 3rd row: Working from right to left, with working yarn in back, pull next loop from working yarn up through both of next 2 sts together – K2tog made (1 st decreased). *Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 sts. Pull next 3 loops from working yarn all up through next st – Double increase made. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 sts. Pull next loop up through all next 3 sts together – K3tog made (2 sts decreased). Repeat from * until last 13 sts. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 sts. Double increase in next st. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 sts. K2tog. Do not turn.
First 3 rows of Stripe Pattern complete.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until all 65 rows of Stripe Pattern are complete.
Bind off row: Working from right to left, pull 2nd st through first st. Pull 3rd st through 2nd st. Pull 4th st through 3rd st. Continue in this manner to end of row. Cut last loop to create yarn ‘tail’. Tie to secure and weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together
St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Bernat® Alize Blanket-EZ™ yarn (6.4 oz/180 g; 18 yds/16 m)
- Contrast A Mauve, 3 balls
- Contrast B Slate Grays, 3 balls
- Contrast C Cream, 3 balls
MEASUREMENTS:
Approx 55" x 65" [139.5 x 165 cm]
GAUGE:
5 sts = 4" [10 cm]
DIRECTIONS:
Stripe Pattern
*With A, 5 rows.
With B, 5 rows.
With C, 5 rows.
Repeat from * 3 times more.
With A, 5 rows.
These 65 rows complete Stripe Pattern.
Note: Right side of project is facing at all times. Do not turn work at end of rows.
With A, count 85 loops for foundation row (noting yarn end is at far right and all loops are facing upwards).
1st row: Working from left to right, with working yarn in back, pull the 86th loop (from ‘working yarn’) up through both 85th and 84th loops (last 2 loops of foundation row) from behind to decrease 1 knit stitch. *Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 loops of foundation row to create 5 knit sts. Pull next 3 loops from working yarn all up through next loop to increase 2 knit sts. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn through next 5 loops of foundation row to create 5 knit sts. Pull next loop up through all next 3 loops together to decrease 2 knit sts. Repeat from * until last 13 loops. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 loops of foundation row to create 5 knit sts. Pull next loop up through all next 3 loops together to increase 2 knit sts. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 loops of foundation row to create 5 knit sts. Pull next loop up through both of last 2 loops together to decrease 1 knit st. Do not turn work. 85 sts in row.
2nd and 3rd row: Working from right to left, with working yarn in back, pull next loop from working yarn up through both of next 2 sts together – K2tog made (1 st decreased). *Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 sts. Pull next 3 loops from working yarn all up through next st – Double increase made. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 sts. Pull next loop up through all next 3 sts together – K3tog made (2 sts decreased). Repeat from * until last 13 sts. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 sts. Double increase in next st. Pull next 5 loops from working yarn up through next 5 sts. K2tog. Do not turn.
First 3 rows of Stripe Pattern complete.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until all 65 rows of Stripe Pattern are complete.
Bind off row: Working from right to left, pull 2nd st through first st. Pull 3rd st through 2nd st. Pull 4th st through 3rd st. Continue in this manner to end of row. Cut last loop to create yarn ‘tail’. Tie to secure and weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Stella1 from
The picture does NOT match the supply list which calls for 3 colors of yarn (Mauve, slate gray and cream) Pic shows maroon (red) and cream.
Date published: 2024-01-15
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Susan from
Unclear directions; but there is a video!
I haven’t made this yet, but I was so confused by the instructions. It’s obviously knitted but doesn’t mention needle size, etc. Fortunately, someone else linked to a how-to video in the reviews. [ https://youtu.be/h9FADtzXVwY?si=tPvq7yVTNbiaLCKC ] After watching that, the light 💡 went on!
This is FINGER KNITTING with SPECIALIZED YARN that already has LOOPS on it! That cleared up the confusion on the “always keep the right side facing you,” which usually only works if using circular knitting needles (and this is a straight back and forth piece)!
I have seen that loopy yarn and had no idea what it was for or how to use it! Now I know!
NOTE: The pattern in the video is slightly different; this one has you pull up three loops on the increase stitch; the one in the video only had you pull up two loops on the increase stitch. This pattern gives a more pointy zigzag than the one in the video; and I personally like it better than the more gradual waves. But the concept is the same. So if you’re feeling confused go watch that video! Phew!!!
Date published: 2023-12-24
Rated 3 out of
5
by
rjet from
There's a you tube video for this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9FADtzXVwY
she's very clear about the process.
Date published: 2023-12-14
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Northwoods Bookseller from
Love it!
Bought the yarn for the first one back in November of 2021. Realized the pattern had some errors, but figured it out. Simple pattern once I did a few rows. So soft! My granddaughter loved it. Missed a few loops that I had to weave in when I was done, and told myself I would never make another one, but then my daughter saw the first one and wanted one in another color. Did better on that one. Then I made a 3rd one for a friend who was moving away, and now I am making one for myself. Sometimes there are flaws in the loops; some are really thin or missing, but they are easy to fix or cover up. Used 9 balls for the first 3 which made a large, cozy blanket. Using 8 balls for mine. Love it!
Date published: 2022-04-26
Rated 1 out of
5
by
KassyLady from
Said beginner but I am lost
Wish we had a video for this. I am totally lost. Sad because it looks so pretty.
Date published: 2021-05-15
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Lynetta from
Looks interesting
I am a little confused. The instructions go through row 1 and row2. But at the bottom, it talk about repeating rows 2 and 3. I don't see any instructions for row 3. If this could be updated or revised, it would be great.
Date published: 2019-07-29