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Discover Mitered : Blanket

Supplies Loops & Threads® Country Loom™ (140 g/5 oz; 95 m/104 yds) Contrast A: 3 balls (01220 Solarium) Contrast B: 4 balls (01110 Rich Blues) Contrast C: 4 balls (01307 Nobility) Contrast D: 4 balls (01416 Kiss Me) Contrast E: 2 balls (01555 Falling Leaves) Size U.S. 13 (9 mm) knitting needles. Size U.S. 13 (9 mm) circular 36” (90 cm) long or size needed to obtain . needle

Craft Council invites you to Discover Knit & with a fun series of classes where you learn techniques by creating a project. You’ll have friendly, one-on-one help from our certifi ed teachers and make new friends. To learn more about the Craft Yarn Council’s Discover Knit & Crochet Classes and for helpful tips and links, visit: www.cycdiscoverknitandcrochet.org. Measurements Tip Approx 55" x 62" (137 cm x 157.5 cm). The clever joining technique Abbreviations psso = passed slipped over means there is no alt = alternate(ing) approx = approximate(ly) assembly required for beg = beginning cont = continue(ity) = repeat this blanket. To start a new k = knit sl1 = next stitch knitwise Square, simply pick up k2tog = knit next 2 stitches together stitches along edges of

st(s) = stitch(es) previous Squares. tog = together ws = wrong side Gauge 10 sts and 20 rows = 4” (10 cm) in garter stitch. 1st Square of Row 4: With D, work from ** to ** as given for 1st Square of Row 2, picking up sts along right side edge of 1st Instructions Square of Row 3. Note: Blanket is worked diagonally from bottom left corner. 2nd and 3rd Squares of Row 4: With D, work from **** to **** Squares are joined tog as Blanket is knit. The first row of subsequent as given for 2nd Square of Row 3. Squares begins from picked up edges along previous Squares. 4th Square of Row 4: With D, work from *** to *** as given for 2nd Square of Row 2, picking up sts along top edge of 3rd Square I Square of Row 3. With pair of needles and A, cast on 31 sts. 1st row: (WS). Knit. Cont joining Squares in this manner, following color sequence as 2nd row: K14. Sl1. K2tog. psso. Place marker on last st. K14. shown in Diagram. 3rd and alt rows: Knit. 4th row: Knit to 1 st before marked st. Sl1. K2tog. psso. Knit to Side borders: With circular needle and A, pick up and knit end of row. 150 sts up right side of Blanket. Do not join. Rep last 2 rows to 3 sts. Working back and forth across needle in rows, knit 2 rows. Cast Next row: Sl1. K2tog. psso. Fasten off. off knitwise (WS). Rep for left side. Joining Squares: 1st Square of Row 2: **With B and pair of needles, cast on 15 sts. Pick up and knit 16 sts along right side Top and bottom edge of 1st Square of Row 1. 31 sts. borders: With circular Beg with a 1st row, work as given for Square I.** needle and A, pick up 2nd Square of Row 2: ***With B, pick up and knit 16 sts along and knit 139 sts across top edge of 1st Square of Row 1. Cast on 15 sts. 31 sts. top edge of Blanket. Beg with a 1st row, work as given for Square I.*** Do not join. Working back and forth across 1st Square of Row 3: With C, work from ** to ** as given for needle in rows, knit 2 1st Square of Row 2, picking up sts along right side edge of 1st rows. Square of Row 2. Cast off knitwise (WS). 2nd Square of Row 3: ****With C, pick up and knit 15 sts along Rep for bottom edge. 1st Square of Row 2. Pick up and knit 16 sts along side edge of next Square of Row 2. Beg with a 1st row, work as given for Square I.**** 3rd Square of Row 3: With C, work from *** to *** as given for 2nd Square of Row 2, picking up sts along top edge of 2nd Square of Row 2.

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