Lion Brand^® Homespun^®

GAUGE:

12 sts + 16 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette st (k on right side, p on wrong side). 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:

M1 (make 1 st) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.

NOTES:

COLOR SEQUENCE

A, B, C, A, B, C, A.

HALF PONCHO – Make 2
With A, cast on 15 sts, place marker, cast on 1 st, place marker, cast on 15 sts – 31 sts.
After casting on, turn and purl one row.
Row 2 K 1, M1, k to marker, M1, slip marker, k 1, slip marker, M1, knit to last st, M1, k 1.
Row 3 Purl.
Repeat these 2 rows 8 more times – 67 sts.

Change to B.
*Next Row K to marker, M1, slip marker, k 1, slip marker, M1, knit to end.
Next Row Purl.
Repeat these 2 rows 7 more times – 16 sts increased.

Change to next color in sequence and repeat from * until entire sequence is worked, ending after 16 rows A – 163 sts.

Garter Stitch Edging
Change to B.
Row 1 Knit.
Row 2 K to marker, M1, slip marker, k 1, slip marker, M1, knit to end.

Repeat these 2 rows 8 more times – 181 sts. Bind off all sts.

FINISHING
Place pieces with right sides together. Whip stitch side seams together. Weave in ends.

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