11 sts + 16 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with 1 strand each of A and D held together. 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:
Seed Stitch (over an odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for Seed St
NOTES:
1. Throw is worked with 1 strand of A, B, or C held tog with 1 strand of D, E, or F throughout.
2. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of st. Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
STRIPE SEQUENCE
Work 8 rows with 1 strand each of A and E held tog, 8 rows with 1 strand each of A and D held tog, 8 rows with 1 strand each of B and D held tog, 8 rows with 1 strand each of B and F held tog, 8 rows with 1 strand each of C and F held tog, and 8 rows with 1 strand each of C and E held tog.
THROW
With 1 strand each of A and D held tog, cast on 147 sts.
Work in Seed St for 8 rows. Cut D, change to E. Continue with 1 strand each of A and E held tog.
Next Row (RS): Work Seed St over first 7 sts, k across to last 7 sts, work Seed St to end.
Next Row (WS): Work Seed St over first 7 sts, p across to last 7 sts, work Seed St to end.
Continue as established, working first and last 7 sts in Seed St, remaining sts in St st (k on RS, p on WS), and following Stripe Sequence. Work until 4 reps of Stripe Sequence have been completed.
Change to 1 strand each of A and D. Work in Seed St for 8 rows.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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Lafayette Square Throw Reviewed by Sylvie Tourigny on 2011-08-21
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