Honor the member of the police force (or the child who dreams of being one) with this special Wool-Ease throw. Each block is stitched in a solid color after which the images are created with duplicate or cross stitch.
Crochet Version shown.
Please Note: The graphs for this pattern were created in color and you may not be able to read them if printed in black and white
The pattern for the badge was inadvertently omitted from the first printing of the pattern. (both Knit and Crochet Versions). There are also corrections to the graphs for the police station and whistle, as well as a number of minor versions to both the crochet and knitted versions..
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
18 sts + 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
Rib Pattern (multiple of 8 + 4)
Row 1 (RS) K 2, *p 4, k 4; repeat from *, end p 2. Row 2 P 2, *k 4, p 4; repeat from *, end k 2.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for pattern.
NOTES:
Afghan is worked in St st throughout. Motifs are worked in duplicate stitch.
BOTTOM PANEL Police Cap:
With A, cast on 60 sts. Work 96 rows in St st. Bind off. Motorcycle:
With C, cast on 120 sts. Work 26 rows in St st. Change to B and continue in
St st until a total of 96 rows are completed. Bind off. MIDDLE PANEL Whistle:
With D, cast on 45 sts and work 140 rows in St st. Bind off. Police Station:
With E, cast on 75 sts. Work 25 rows in St st. Change to B and continue
in St st until a total of 140 rows are completed. Bind off. Dog: With F, cast on 55 sts. Work 36 rows in St st. Change to D and continue in St st
until 140 rows are completed. Bind off. TOP PANEL Police Car: With G, cast on 135 sts. Work 24 rows in St st. Change to B and continue in
St st until 112 rows are completed. Bind off. Badge: With D, cast on 45 sts. Work 112 rows in St st. Bind off.
CONNECTING STRIPS
Make two 42" long for panels, one 16" long strip for bottom, two 23" long strips for
center, and one 18" long strip for top.
Cast on 14 sts. Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7 (WS) K 4, p 6, k 4. Rows 2, 6 and 8 (RS) K 1, p 3, k 6, p 3, k1. Row 4 P 4, slip next 3 sts to cn and hold in back, k 3 then k 3 from cn, p 4
Repeat Rows 1 - 8 for length indicated.
Following photograph, assemble panels by sewing connecting strips to motifs. Use long
strips to connect three panels.
TOP AND BOTTOM BORDERS
With MC and RS facing, pick up 188 sts along top of afghan. Work Rib Pattern for 6
rows, inc 1 st each side every other row 2 times - 192 sts. Bind off in pattern. Repeat for
bottom of afghan.
SIDE BORDERS
With MC and RS facing, pick up 276 sts along side of afghan. Work Rib Pattern same as
top - 280 sts. Bind off in pattern. Sew corner seams.
FINISHING: Whistle Cord:
With MC and crochet hook, ch stitch cord following photo for placement.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Knit Commemorative Police Throw Reviewed by Joyce Shea on 2010-08-19
Made it and loved it. Easy and fun. Not difficult at all
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