Monday, July 13, 2009

Santa Barbara Wrap - Free Knit Pattern


Check this lovely free pattern from Naturally Caron

Santa Barbara Wrap designed by Marilyn Losee

Supplies:
Naturally Caron.com Country (75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Merino Wool):

3 oz/85g, 185 yds/170 m):
Color #0007 Naturally 21 oz/595 g

One pair US size 8 (5mm) knitting needles, 14” long

One US size 8 (5 mm) circular needle, 24” long

Cable needle (cn)

Stitch marker

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

36” x 36” long



GAUGE

In Stockinette stitch, 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm)



STITCHES USED

Stockinette Stitch (St st): Knit on RS, purl on WS.

Garter Stitch (Garter st): Knit every row.

Seed Stitch (Seed st):

Row 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across.

Row 2: Knit the purl sts, purl the knit sts as they face you.

Rep row 2 for Seed st.



STITCH PATTERN

C1F (worked on 3 sts):

(RS): Sl next st to cn and hold in front, k2, k1 from cn.

(WS): P3.

C2B (worked on 3 sts):

(RS): Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k1, k2 from cn.

(WS): P3.

Increases:

To increase 1 st at beginning of row: Knit or purl in front and back of first st.

To increase 1 st between 2 sts: Knit or purl 1 st in thread between 2 sts.


NOTES

This pattern consists of four triangles sew together to form a square.

The pattern starts with 2 sts and you will be increasing 1 st at beginning of each row until you have completed the pattern.

It is easier to begin with 14” straight needles, then when there are enough sts, transfer to circular needle.

When working the cable pattern, use a marker to indicate the beginning of the design.



WRAP

With straight needles, cast on 2 sts.

Row 1 (WS): K1, M1, k1—3 sts.

Mark next row for RS.

Work in Garter st for 17 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—20 sts.

Work in St st for 6 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—26 sts.

Work in Garter st for 5 rows (3 ridges), inc 1 st at beg of each row—31 sts.

Work in St st for 7 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—38 sts.

Work in Garter st for 5 rows (3 ridges), inc 1 st at beg of each row—43 sts.

Work in St st for 4 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—47 sts.

Work in Seed st for 4 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—51 sts.

Work in St st for 3 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—54 sts.

Work in Garter st for 5 rows (3 ridges), inc 1 st at beg of each row—59 sts.

Work in St st for 5 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—64 sts.

Openwork Pattern:

Row 1 (WS): K1, inc 1 st at beg of row—65 sts.

Row 2 (RS): K1, inc 1 st, *yo, k2tog; rep from * across—66 sts.

Row 3 (WS): K1, inc 1 st, k across row—67 sts.

Work in St st for 5 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—72 sts.

Work in Garter st for 5 rows (3 ridges), inc 1 st at beg of each row—77 sts.

Work in St st for 2 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—79 sts.

Cable Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): K1, M1, pm (place marker), *C1F on next 3 sts, rep from * across—80 sts.

Row 2 (WS): P1, M1, p to end—81 sts.

Row 3 (RS): K1, M1, sm, *C2B on next 3 sts; rep from * across, k to end—82 sts.

Row 4 (WS): P1, M1, sm, p to end—83 sts.

Work in Garter st for 5 rows (3 ridges), inc 1 st at beg of each row—88sts.

Work in St st for 5 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—93 sts.

Work in Garter st for 5 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—98 sts.

Work in St st for 2 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—100 sts.

Work in Seed st for 4 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—104 sts.

Work in St st for 3 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—107 sts.

Openwork Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): K1, M1, sm, *yo, k2tog; rep from * across—108 sts.

Row 2: K1, M1, k to end—109 sts.

Work in Garter st for 8 rows (4 ridges), inc 1 st at beg of each row—117 sts.

Work in St st for 2 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—119 sts.

Work in Seed st for 4 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—123 sts.

Work in St st for 2 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—125 sts.

Cable Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): K1, M1, pm (place marker), C1F on next 3 sts; rep from * across, end k1—126 sts.

Row 2 (WS): P1, M1, sm, p to end—127 sts.

Row 3 (RS): K1, M1, sm, C2B on next 3 sts; rep from * across—128 sts.

Row 4 (WS): P1, M1, sm, p to end—129 sts.

Work in St st for 2 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—131 sts.

Work in Seed st for 6 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—137 sts.

Work in St st for 2 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—139 sts.

Work in Garter St for 8 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—147 sts.

Openwork Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): K1, M1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to end—148 sts.

Work in Garter st for 7 rows, inc 1 st at beg of each row—155 sts.

(RS) Bind off all sts.

Finishing

Sew the 4 triangles together, carefully closing the center.

Weave in all ends.

To block, lay flat, spray with water and let dry.

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