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Pat's Holiday Accessory:
Pattern provided by: Pat Holbrook
This makes a nice parcel decoration or add a pin and wear it during the holiday season. Samples were knit in red and white with Yeoman 4-ply Acrylic at tension 7 on standard gauge (Bramwell Roselan at tension 3 on mid-gauge). 1. RC000. E-wrap cast on over 30 (20) stitches using red yarn. 2. Knit 10 (8) rows. 3. RC010 (008), COR. Cast off 5 (3) stitches; casting off around the gate pegs will give a nice loose cast off. Knit 1 row. Cast off 5 (3) stitches. 4. Knit 15 (12) rows. RC026 (021). 5. Turn the work using a garter bar or waste yarn. Break the red yarn and weave in the end. 6. With white yarn, knit 1 row and weave in the end. Knit 9 (5) rows. Cast off loosely (around the gate pegs if possible). 7. Fold in half and mattress stitch the seam. Decorate with sequins, small stars or glitter. Or crochet a fancy edge around the cuff with a shiny yarn. |