Knitting Pattern Specifications & Instructions
Skeins Needed: 1
Yarn Requirements
Nomad Sport Weight 100 gram skein (131-163 yards)Needles and Materials
6.0 mm (US 10)Gauge: 18 sts = 4".
Please read over all instructions before beginning to knit.
Instructions
Cast on 64 sts. Work the following 4 row stitch pattern a total of 6 times. Repeat rows 1 and 2 again. Bind off loosely.
Mock Cable Twist Pattern
Row 1: K3, * p2, k2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3.
Row 2: P3, * k2, p2. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P3.
Row 3: K1, * sl next 2 sts purlwise to right needle, pass first st over 2nd st (as in binding off) and keep this st on left needle; then place 2nd st back on left needle.
Knit these 2 sts. Mock cable twist completed. P2. Rep from * across to last 3 sts. Mock cable twist next 2 sts, K1.
Row 4: Repeat row 2.
I-Cord Button Loop and Button
Make two I-cords: 2" long for button loop, and 9 1/2" long for button.
On size 2 double point needle, cast on 4sts. K4, *slide sts to other end of needle, bring yarn around behind, k4. Repeat from * until length is reached.
Finishing
With yarn and tapestry needle, coil the long I-cord and whip stitch together as shown to form the button.
A: With yarn and tapestry needle, make a running stitch on each short edge of piece.
B: Gather the ends on the running stitch to 2 inches on both ends. Secure running stitches.
C: Sew the short I-cord to one end for the button loop and sew the button to the other end.
