K N I T P L A Y

Free Patterns and Techniques

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Notes

Cast on multiple of 4 sts plus 2

Three colors: A, B, C

At the beginning of each row, drop the previous color strand

behind the new color strand, thus carrying the unused colors

along both edges,  This creates an attractive neat edge. 

Because you’re alternating three colors, the color you need

next is always waiting for you at the beginning of the row

Pattern:

Row 1: With Color B, *k2, p2; repeat from * ; end K2

Row 2: With Color C, *k2, p2; repeat from * ; end K2

Row 3: With Color A, *k2, p2; repeat from * ; end K2 

Repeat rows 1-3

Photo step-by-step:

Cast on even number of stitches with color B

Row 1 : With Color B, *k2, p2; repeat from * ; end K2

Add Color C

Row 2: With Color C, *k2, p2; repeat from* ; end K2

Add Color A

Row 3: With Color A, *k2, p2; repeat from *; end K2

At end of Row three, pick up Color B which will be waiting for you at the end of the Row and begin knitting with it

Knit Row 1 again:

Row 1 : With Color B, *k2, p2; repeat from *; end K2

Now pick up color C, which will be waiting for you at the end of the Row, and begin knitting with it.

Knit Row 2 again:  

Row 2: With Color C, *k2, p2; repeat from *; end K2

Now pick up color A, which will be waiting for you at the end of the Row, and begin knitting with it.

Knit Row 3 again

Row 3: With Color A, *k2, p2; repeat from *; end K2

By lifting the yarn at the end of the row in front of the old yarn, you end up with a lovely clean side edge

Keep repeating rows 1,2 and 3!

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Juliana Beanie Super easy, soft and fun!

Yarn:  Malabrigo "Rasta", or another bulky yarn to get gauge. Needle:  size 15 circular needle, 16" long Gauge: 2 stitches per inch

Stitches: Double Twisted Rib (see attached for instructions) k2tog: Knit two stitches together

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Pattern:

Cast on 40 stitches.  Join, being careful not to twist yarn. Knit 26 rounds in Double Twisted Rib  Row 27:  *knit 6 stitches in double twisted rib pattern, k2tog ; repeat to end of round (35 stitches remaining on needle) Row 28: *knit 5 stitches in double twisted rib pattern, k2tog, repeat to end of round (30 stitches remaining on needle) Row 29 *knit 4 stitches in double twisted rib pattern, k2tog, repeat to end of round (25 stitches remaining on needle) Cut yarn, leaving a 10 inch tail.  With a tapestry needly, run yarn through remaining 25 stitches and pull tight.  Tie off. Sew in yarn ends at beginning and end of hat.