Sunday, January 22, 2012
BASKETWEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP
Thank you Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.
SIZES:
SIZES:
21 inch circumference by 17 inch length
(23 inch circumference by 19 inch length)
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound Soft Pink.
- Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-6: Knit.
Rounds 7-10: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
Begin basketweave pattern:
Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 11-18 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K8 (9), yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
Next round : Knit.
Bind off knitwise. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.
Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.
Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.
BASKETWEAVE CAP
SIZE: 12-14 inches
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-6: Knit.
Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Begin basketweave pattern:
Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 11-18 once, cap should measure about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P4. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K3, P1, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K3, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.
Weave in ends.
2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.
Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.
Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.
Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.
Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
