The Knitters Bible1

GREETINGS CARDS

Knit these dclightful patches in stocking stitch wilh a moss stitch frame. Thcn usc embroidery silks to swiss dam an approprialc motif in the centro (see page 85). You can use the charts in this book or create your own on graph paper.

PROJECTS

SQUARE 9_

Using size 6 (4mni/UK8) nccdlcs and Ii. casl on 29 sis and work 36 rows in Hcart squarcs paltem (sec page 94).

Bind (casl) off in pall.

FINISHING_

Błock ihc laige squarcs lo ałx>ui 5'/u'n (Mcm) squarc and ihc smallcr ones to aboui 3in (7.5cm). Thcsc measures are a guide only: sonie of ihe smallcr squarcs are slightly longer or narrower. The squares are sewn logelher using li willi ihc seam on ihc ouiside: use a smali neal running slilch. SQUARE3

Wilh WS logelher. sew 3A lo 3C. and 3B lo 31). Sew ihc iwo strips logelher. SQUARE4

Wilh WS logelher. sew 4A lo 4C. and 4B lo 41). Sew the iwo sirips logelher.

Sew squarc$ I. 4 and 7 logelher. 2. 5 and 8 logelher. and then 3. 6 and 9 logelher. Sew Ihc three sirips logelher. Błock the whole piece lo aboui I6in (40.5em) square. Cul a piece of backing fabric lo 17'/4in (43.5cm) s<|uare. Ncatcn ihe edges and press a seam allowance of ^s/»in (1.5cm) lo ihe wrong side on all edges. Wilh WS facing. place the front and back logelher and sew around ihrce sides using a smali neal running slilch. Insert the cushion pad and sew the rcmaining side dosed.

you will need

MATERIALS

Sport (4pły) weight mercenzed cotton yam (153yd/140m per bali):

I x I ^oz/50g bali in colour light pink

I skein of 12p!y silk embroidery thread in shades of pinks and reds

Card blank 4irt (lOcm) square

NEEDLES

Size 2 (3mm/UK 11) needles

Gauge (Tension)

28 sts and 38 rows to 'lin (!0cm) measured over stockinette (stocking) stitch on size 2 (3mm/UKI I) needles

you will need

MATERIALS

Sport (4p!y) weight mercerized cotton yarn (I53yd/I40m per bali):

I x I ^oz/50g bali in colour dark purpte

I skein of 12ply silk embroidery thread in shades of green

Cand blank 4irt (lOcm) square

VALENTINE CARD

Using size 2 (3mm/UKll) needles and 4p!y yarn. casl on 20 sis.

Row I * KI. pl: rep front * lo end.

Row 2 * Pl. kl: rep front * lo end. (Thcsc 2 rows fornt moss si).

Row 3 Kl. pl. k lo łasi si. pl.

Row 4 IM. kl. p lo łasi si. kl.

Rep rows 3 and 4. six limes morę.

Work 2 rows in ntoss si.

Bind (casl) off.

FINISHING_

Błock the piece. Using all the strands of ihe 12ply embroidery thread. swiss dam ihe hcart front Ihe chart on page 156 on lo ihe si si in the ccnirc of the patch. Using doublc-sided tapc, stick patch on lo card.

CHRISTMASTREE CARD

Using size 2 (3mm/UKłl) needles and 4ply yarn. casl on 17 sis.

Row I Kl. * pl. kl: rep front * to end. (This row fomts ntoss st).

Rep this row once ntorc.

Row 3 Kl. pl. k lo lasl 2 sis. pl. kl.

Row 4 Kl. p to I3SI si. kl.

Rep rows 3 and 4. six limes morę.

Work 2 rows in ntoss si.

Bind (casl) ofT.

FINISHING_

Błock Ihe piece. Using all the strands of Ihe I2ply embroidery thread. swiss darń ihe Irce front ihe chart on page 156 on lo ihe si si in ihc centrc of the patch. Using double-sided lape. slick patch on lo card.

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