Lion Brand^® LB Collection^® Superwash Merino

GAUGE:

23 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with larger needles and A. 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:

Note: The front of work is the side facing you as you knit; the back of work is the side facing away from you as you knit. sl 1 wyif Slip next st as if to k with yarn in front of work. sl 1 wyib Slip next st as if to k with yarn in back of work. PATTERN EXPLANATION Cross Rib pattern (multiple of 7 sts + 1) Rows 1, 3, and 5 (WS): P3, *k2, p5; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, p3. Rows 2, 4 and 6: Knit. Rows 7 and 9: K2, *sl 1 wyif, k2, sl 1 wyif, k3; rep from * to last 6 sts, sl 1 wyif, k 2, sl 1 wyif, k2. Row 8: K2, *sl 1 wyib, k2, sl 1 wyib, k3; rep from * to last 6 sts, sl 1 wyib, k2, sl 1 wyib, k2. Note: On Row 10, you will rearrange the order of the first 4 sts on your left-hand needle before working them. Row 10: K2, *sl next st off left-hand needle onto a cable needle and hold at front of work; sl the next 2 sts from left-hand to right-hand needle; sl the next st off left-hand needle onto a cable needle and hold at front of work; now place the first st that you placed on a cable needle back onto left-hand needle; sl the next 2 sts from right-hand back to left-hand needle; finally, place the 2nd st you placed on a cable needle back onto the left-hand needle – the first 4 sts on left-hand needle have now been rearranged; k7; rep from * across to last 6 sts; rearrange the order of the next 4 sts just as you have done previously, then k6. Rep Rows 1-10 for Cross Rib pattern.

BLOCK
Stockinette St side (make 2 for each Block)
With larger needles, cast on 25 sts. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm) from beg. Bind off. Mark center row of side. With D and matching centers, follow chart to work duplicate st star or ‘B’ on side.

Garter Ridge side (make 2 for each Block)
With larger needles, cast on 26 sts.
*(Knit 1 row, purl 1 row) twice. Knit 4 rows. Rep from * 3 more times.
Knit 1 row, purl 1 row, knit 1 row. Bind off.

Cross Rib side (make 1 for each Block)
With smaller needles, cast on 29 sts. Beg with Row 3, work Rows 3-10 of Cross Rib pattern once, then work Rows 1-10 three times, then Rows 1-3 once. Bind off.

Garter and Rib side (make 1 for each Block)
With smaller needles, cast on 30 sts.
Rows 1, 3 and 5: *(K1, p1) twice, k6; rep from *.
Rows 2, 4 and 6: *K5, (p1, k1) twice, p1; rep from *.
Rows 7, 9 and 11: *K6, (p1, k1) twice; rep from *.
Rows 8, 10 and 12: *(P1, k1) twice, p1, k5; rep from *.
Rep Rows 1-12 two more times, then rep Rows 1-5 once. Bind off.

FINISHING
Note: If using foam cube as inner block, disregard the instructions for making an inner block.
Inner block
From fabric, cut 6 squares, each 5 in. (12.5 cm). Using 1/4 in. (6 mm) seams, sew 4 squares together (by hand or machine) to make a strip. Seam ends of strip to make a loop for block sides. Pin, then sew a square to one end of sides. Rep with rem square, leaving one side unseamed for stuffing. Stuff fabric block with fiberfill, then sew rem side closed.
Assembly
Make 1 Block each in A, B, and C as follows:
Sew the 2 St st sides alternately with the 2 Garter Ridge sides to make a strip. Seam ends of strip to make block sides. Fit side strip around inner fabric block. Pin, then sew rem sides to each open end. Weave in ends.

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